Sociology · Fall 2026
SDSU SOC 401 — Classical Social Theory
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 |
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| 7534 Discussion | In person | Open | 43 / 49 | Tue/Thu 2:00 PM–3:15 PM | LSN 132 | Amy Wong | 4.3/5 · 289 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 | No RateMyProfessor match available |
| 3905 Discussion | In person | Open | 47 / 49 | Tue/Thu 12:30 PM–1:45 PM | LSN 111 | Amy Wong | 4.3/5 · 289 reviews Difficulty 2.8 · 79% take again |