Whats the difference between theory courses?
There are two theory courses (Developmental: 313 and Contemporary: 314). Developmental theory, also known as Classical Theory, primarily covers European scholars who wrote during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Their work can be characterized as Macro (concerned with large-scale social transformations), Historical and Comparative in their orientation. Contemporary theory, not uncommonly, focuses upon U.S. scholars writing after WWII. Their work is more Micro and less historical than those classified as classical theorists. In addition, Developmental theory covers a small number (between 4-6) of individuals while Contemporary theory is more likely to be orientated towards schools of thought with individuals as examples of those schools.
