Show/hide contentOpenClose All
Curricular information is subject to change
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:1. Explain the classical sociological theories that discuss social processes;2. Discuss and evaluate the different perspectives of Marx, Durkheim and Weber;3. Outline where these theories are relevant to modern society.
Indicative Module Content:Discussion on the theories of the classical sociologists - Marx, Weber and Durkheim. Plus discussion on other early theorists who began to analyse the functioning of modern capitalism.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
---|---|
Lectures | 20 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 4 |
Specified Learning Activities | 10 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 88 |
Total | 122 |
Students who take this module should be willing to read academic texts as the module will involve independent, self-directed learning.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Assignment: You will be required to answer two questions about two key sociologists. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 100 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
---|---|
Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Individual feedback available during office hours.