SO1005: INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY I (2014-2015)

Sociology is the study of human social groups. It particularly focuses on modern societies, analyzing how they work and how the major social institutions in them (such as religion, the media, government and the economy) operate. The course presents students with a general introduction to the unique manner in which sociologists seek to understand contemporary societies. Students are presented with current and classical approaches to understanding the social processes that underlie self-construction, group formation and social interaction, within urbanizing and globalizing social contexts. Lecture topics include: animal nature and human nature; the social construction of gender; socialization, social interaction, self and identity; emotions; urbanisation; crime and deviance; health; family and work.

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1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (60%); continuous assessment (40%). 

Resit: 1 two-hour written examination (100%).

Class presentations plus class quizzes.

Written feedback will be provided for continuous assessment work, where appropriate. This will normally be provided within three weeks of the submission date. Oral feedback on class presentations will also be provided where appropriate.

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