Sociology · Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027, & Summer 2027

SDSU SOC 401 — Classical Social Theory

3.00 units 5 enrollment options

Classical theories of society. Intellectual history of European and U.S. theoretical developments in functionalism, historical materialism, historicism, positivism, and symbolic interactionism. Theories of modernity and evolution of modern world system.

Course requirements

Prerequisites: SOC 101.

SOC 101.

Fall 2026 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
7534 Discussion	In person	Open	43 / 49	Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM	LSN 132	Amy Wong	4.3/5 · 290 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 79% take again
3904 Discussion	In person	Open	45 / 49	Tue/Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM	LSS 248	Michael Roberts	4.5/5 · 94 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 97% take again
3905 Discussion	In person	Open	47 / 49	Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM	LSN 111	Amy Wong	4.3/5 · 290 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 79% take again

Spring 2027 enrollment options

Seat status can change

Class #	Format	Status	Seats	Time	Location	Professor	RateMyProfessors
11042 Discussion	In person	Open	0 / 49	Tue/Thu 11:00 AM–12:15 PM	AH 3177	Michael Roberts	4.5/5 · 94 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 97% take again
7308 Discussion	In person	Open	0 / 49	Tue/Thu 9:30 AM–10:45 AM	P 148	Michael Roberts	4.5/5 · 94 reviews Difficulty 2.5 · 97% take again

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