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Sociology

SOC 205 Sociological Theory I
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course is an introduction to classical sociological theorists. It aims to familiarize
students with the works of important classical theorists such as Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim,
Max Weber, and Georg Simmel. The course helps students understand the main ideas of
these and other key sociologists. The course also contributes to developing student’s capacity
for theoretical thinking and independent study in the field of sociological theory.

SOC 207 Sociological Theory II
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to enhance students’ theoretical knowledge of the major sociological
trends, debates and issues from the mid 20th century onwards. Special attention is paid to the
critical theories and post-modern turn in the study of the contemporary social world. The
overall purpose of this course is to develop students’ intellectual capacity in applying the
contemporary social theories as well as evaluating their analytical utility creatively and
critically.

SOC 208 Hong Kong Society and Culture
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to provide students with an introduction to Hong Kong society and
culture with emphasis on features and issues related to the tensions between tradition and
modernity in Chinese society. It starts with the population features and issues of Hong Kong
and problems in understanding this modern city. It then focuses on exploring the meaning of
Chinese tradition to Hong Kong people by examining the ethos of Chinese familism and its
expression in some traditional art forms. The second half of the course will look into various
social institutions of Hong Kong and examine the impacts of modernity on the
self-understanding of Hong Kong Chinese.

SOC 221 Social Research Methods
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course introduces students to the basic steps in conducting social research, in-
cluding problem formulation, problem conceptualization, measurement, sampling, data
analysis, and data interpretation. It also examines both principles and techniques of research
designs commonly used in sociology, such as survey research, field research, and experi-
mental/quasi-experimental designs.

SOC 221A Applied Quantitative Social Research Methods
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course focuses on the concepts, techniques and application of quantitative social
research methods, and will provide students with basic and advanced knowledge and skills of
quantitative social research methods necessary for their development as sociologists. It is
also designed to help prepare students to use quantitative research methods in their final year

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