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Feb 10, 2025
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SOC 350 - Civil Society The course begins with an examination of the historical development of and the social and psychological underpinnings of civility. It then describes the ideas and the practices of civil society in liberal modern societies from the 18th century to the present. The course concludes by examining the character of civility and of civil society in the contemporary United States in light of recent changes in the market economy, the democratic state, publics, and the social realm of familial, communal and associational ties. Fulfills: GE 3, GESS and GE 5; LASR. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code C = offered at least once every two years
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe civil society and the ideas and practices of civility in modern societies.
- Outline the historical progression of civility with relation to social, economic, and political institutions.
- Explain the social and psychological underpinnings of civility as informed by social science research.
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