This course examines major theoretical questions about power, politics, and the state from a sociological perspective. We will explore the dynamics of political institutions and processes, on the basis of which issues concerning state formation and nationalism, social movements, globalization, political culture and participation, and civil society etc. will be discussed.

CILO-1: Define civil society, citizen, power, politics, and the state from a sociological perspective. CILO-2: Describe the major theoretical perspectives and debates in the study of political sociology. CILO-3: Explain how to use sociological theories to analyze socio-political phenomena.