Theory Boss
This course will take you from stuck and frustrated with theory, to confident and accomplished Theory Boss, planning assignments with exceptional critical depth and advanced theoretical insight.
Introduction and Course Overview
Welcome to Theory Fundamentals!
i. What's theory got to do with a coffee shop?
Quiz
ii. Ontology
Ontology quiz
Let me know your thoughts on Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 - quick SurveyMonkey questionnaire
iii. Epistemology
Epistemology quiz
iv. Human nature
Human nature quiz
v. Structure and agency
Structure and agency quiz
Theory Fundamentals Summary Diagram
Theory Fundamentals Interactive Diagram
Let me know your thoughts on Lessons 3, 4 and 5
Welcome to Social Science Theories!
i. Marxism
Marxism quiz
Marxism Interactive Diagram
Let me know your thoughts on the Marxism lesson - quick SurveyMonkey questionnaire
ii. Functionalism
Functionalism quiz
Functionalism Interactive Diagram
Let me know your thoughts on the Functionalism lesson - quick SurveyMonkey questionnaire
iii. Agency, Weber and Symbolic Interactionism
Agency, Weber and Symbolic Interactionism Quiz
Agency, Weber and Symbolic Interactionism Interactive Diagram
Let me know your thoughts on the Agency, Weber and Symbolic Interactionism lesson - quick SurveyMonkey questionnaire
iv. Phenomenology and Ethnomethodology
Phenomenology and Ethnomethodology Quiz
Phenomenology and Ethnomethodology Interactive Diagram
Let me know your thoughts on the Phenomenology and Ethnomethodology lesson - quick SurveyMonkey questionnaire
Welcome to Critically Applying Theory in Assignments!
i. Knowing what theory to use
Let me know your thoughts on "Knowing what theory to use" - quick SurveyMonkey questionnaire
ii. The Theory Tree
Let me know your thoughts on "The Theory Tree" - quick SurveyMonkey questionnaire
iii. What to read first and how to find more theory literature
Let me know your thoughts on "What to read first and how to find more literature" - quick SurveyMonkey questionnaire
iv. Reviewing the theory literature
v. Your critical analysis of theory
vi. Writing it all up - critical analysis in your assignment