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SO2504: STUDYING SOCIAL LIFE 2 (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:32


Course Overview

This macro-sociology 15 credit course extends students’ understanding of large-scale social, as well as political and economic, processes and institutions. Particular focus is on the sociological analysis of global issues and socio-political controversies, many of which are subject to topical and, at times, contentious debate at the beginning of the 21st century. The substantive topics include areas of social and political concern such as globalisation; the changing nature of economy, work and leisure; risk and insecurity; multiculturalism; food production and security; social movements; nationalism and identities.

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 2
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Rhoda Wilkie

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

This course compliments the level 2 Sociology course given in the first semester. It familiarises students with various issues in macro-sociology, the study of large-scale social institutions and long-term social changes. Particular focus is on the sociological analysis of contemporary social and political problems and controversies, looking at the social and historical reasons behind their emergence. The substantive topics covered may include such areas of contemporary social and political concern as risk, the changing nature of economy and work, consumerism and consumption, tourism, social movements, nationalism and food production. Emphasis is put on how different kinds of sociologists both conceptualise and empirically research such matters.

Further Information & Notes

This course is worth 15 credits. There is also an expanded 30 credit version which runs simultaneously. Students may only take either the 15 credit or 30 credit course, not both. Intending Honours students must take at least 45 credit points from Sociology level 2 courses.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

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

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

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

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.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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