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At the end of the module the student should be able to:
understand key theories and concepts in sociology of family;
understand how and why the organisation of family life has been altering throughout history;
understand the relationship between the organisation of family relationships and wider social change;
The module content includes (but not limited to) the following topics (in no particular order):
What is a family? Key sociological theories of family
Historical and cultural perspectives on family
Theoretical perspectives on ethnicity and family
Irish family
Childhood
Marriage
Motherhood
Fatherhood
Adoption, divorce and family
Women's reproductive rights in Ireland
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Lectures | 22 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 101 |
Total | 123 |
Not applicable to this module.
Resit In | Terminal Exam |
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Autumn | Yes - 2 Hour |
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
Pre and post assessment feedback will be provided by the module coordinator during office hours.
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 13:00 - 13:50 |
Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 33 | Wed 13:00 - 13:50 |