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Curricular information is subject to change
Through taking the course, students should be able to:
*Demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of contemporary sociological theory and theorists
*Describe the main contributions of different theories and theorists to our knowledge and understanding of social life
*Use the theories and concepts appropriately and in a clear and competent manner to explain social life
*Describe and analyse the strengths and weaknesses of each theory and theorist
*Place the theories and theorists within the field of sociology and understand how they relate to classical as well as other contemporary theorists
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 16 |
Seminar (or Webinar) | 4 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 99 |
Total | 119 |
Students will be required to be familiar with classical theorists such as Marx, Weber and Durkheim, as covered in SOC 10010.
Learning Recommendations:In addition to being familiar with the material covered in SOC 10010, we also recommend that students have completed SOC 10020 Introduction to Sociology, and have an interest in ideas about how society works or is problematic. It is also important that students have an ability to make an argument, and a good level of English.
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Essay: 1500 word essay | Week 9 | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Essay: 1,500 word essay | Unspecified | n/a | Graded | No | 50 |
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Spring | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
Feedback will be provided on assessed coursework as individual comments published in the VLE, in group sessions at lectures/seminars, and or in person during office hours as appropriate