Sociology Theories Assignment

Directions:  Using the A Down to Earth Approach text, learn about the 3 major theories in Sociology by reading and taking notes to create a better foundation for this course.  Focus on understanding these terms/ideas (not in order):

1.    Theory

2.    Functional Analysis or Structural Functionalism  

3.    Conflict Theory

4.    Symbolic Interactionism

5.    Microsociology & Macrosociology

For Reference:

Down to Earth Text: pages 22-29, stopping at the Trends Shaping the Future of Sociology