Learning Outcomes:
On completion of this module students will be able to: (a) correctly discuss key concepts of analytical sociology, with particular focus on network analysis and (b) perform basic descriptive network analysis.
Curricular information is subject to change.
This module is focused on concepts of social networks and how to analyse them. For that key concepts from analytical sociology approach are studied in order to understand social dynamics and social structures observed in social networks. Students are expected to engage in discussions regarding the understanding of influences of micro (local or individual) and macro (global or collective) social dynamics.
About this Module
Student Effort Hours:
| Student Effort Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 20 |
| Autonomous Student Learning | 103 |
| Total | 123 |
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
(1) inquiry-driven / task-based case studies;(2) stimulation of curiosity and learning independence;
(3) development of topic-specific critical thinking;
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Not applicable to this module.
Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.Assessment Strategy
| Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: 15% MCQ | Week 7 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 15 |
No |
| Quizzes/Short Exercises: 20% MCQ | Week 12 | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 20 |
No |
| Exam (In-person): 65% final essay | End of trimester Duration: 1 hr(s) |
Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 65 |
No |
| Resit In | Terminal Exam |
|---|---|
| Autumn | No |
Feedback Strategy/Strategies
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
How will my Feedback be Delivered?
Not yet recorded.
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Fri 13:00 - 13:50 |
| Spring | Lecture | Offering 1 | Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 | Tues 13:00 - 13:50 |