Sociological Theory
Price: $35 for 6 months
Through 15 advanced modules, Sociological Theory guides students through the rich intellectual traditions that shape our understanding of society and social interactions. From classical foundations to contemporary frameworks, this package saves instructors time with built-in gradable assignments while helping students master complex theoretical concepts and their real-world applications.
Author: Nora Mortimer and Matt Winneck
ISBN: 979-8-89184-421-6
Price: $35 for 6 months
Dive deep into the intellectual foundations of sociology with the Sociological Theory Engagement Package. Explore how pioneering thinkers and contemporary scholars have shaped our understanding of society, from classical theories to cutting-edge perspectives, and discover how these frameworks illuminate the social world around you.
Author: Nora Mortimer and Matt Winneck
ISBN: 979-8-89184-421-6
Master the Ideas That Shape Social Understanding
The Sociological Theory Engagement Package is a comprehensive course companion covering all topics taught in Sociological Theory courses. Through 15 advanced modules, students delve into the rich intellectual traditions that shape our understanding of society and social interactions, from classical foundations like positivism and structural functionalism to contemporary perspectives including queer theory and postmodernism.
Each module balances theoretical mastery with practical application, helping students understand how these frameworks illuminate social phenomena and guide sociological research. The Sociological Theory Engagement Package can be used on its own as low-cost course material or paired with a textbook.
Table of Contents: Sociological Theory
- Topic 1: Positivism
- Topic 2: Classical Structural Functionalism
- Topic 3: Contemporary Structural Functionalism
- Topic 4: Classical Conflict Theory
- Topic 5: Contemporary Conflict Theory
- Topic 6: Marxian and Neo-Marxian Theory
- Topic 7: Critical Theory
- Topic 8: Symbolic Interactionism
- Topic 9: Dramaturgy
- Topic 10: Globalization Theory
- Topic 11: Postmodernism
- Topic 12: Feminism
- Topic 13: Queer Theory
- Topic 14: Rational Choice Theory
- Topic 15: Exchange Theory
Engage Every Learner with Multimodal, Accessible Materials
Each Engagement Package delivers sociology through multiple formats to support diverse learning styles and accessibility needs. Students explore concepts through interactive text, visual materials, audio components, and hands-on activities — all designed to be fully accessible across devices and learning differences.
The Student Experience
- Interactive Learning: Points to Ponder and Connecting Theory Overviews that connect abstract concepts to real-world situations
- Multimodal Content: Text, visuals, audio, and interactive elements that accommodate different learning preferences
- Current Connections: Topic-based In the News Blog posts provide relevant and timely sociological connections
- Enhanced Understanding: Expanded Key Terms and Supplementary Readings and Videos provide comprehensive definitions and deeper exploration
The Instructor Experience
- Diverse Assessment Options: Writing Assignments, Application Assignments, Sociologist in the Spotlight Analysis, Blog About It Exercises, and Topic-based Quizzes
- Flexible Implementation: Use standalone or alongside existing textbooks
- Time-Saving Resources: Ready-to-use assignments and supplementary materials for immediate classroom integration
- Accessible Design: Materials optimized for digital accessibility and all learning modalities