Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis This subject aims to place American `general theory,' and particularly the contributions of Talcott Parsons, in a historical, philosophical and social context. The subject investigates the many-sided contributions of structural functionalism as a trend in `general theory' which attempted to integrate the entire sociological encyclopedia. Methods to be used will be historical, textual-critical, literary, sociological and theoretical.
Assessment (8 points) Written (6000 words): 100%
Assessment (12 points) Essay (9000 words): 100% + or two essays (4500 words each): 50% each