SOC30750 Sociological Power of Emotions

Academic Year 2023/2024

This course introduces you to some of the key debates in the sociology of
emotions. We will explore the interplay between inequalities, power, culture and
emotions. You will learn about sociologists studying the topic and the
methodological tools they use, relevant sociological theories, and contemplate
challenges faced by researchers. We will grapple with four important sets of
questions:
1. What are emotions, why do we have them?
2. How are they shaped by social inequalities in resources and power, and how
do they shape society?
3. How can we study emotions as sociologists?
4. What is missing from how we are currently approaching the sociology of
emotions? How can we contribute to the field as researchers?

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
 Discuss sociological theories on emotions  
 Relate this theoretical understanding to real world empirical data and analyses
 Compare and contrast competing approaches in the field
 Develop an awareness of the connections between emotions and social
inequalities

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Total

120
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The following learning/teaching will define the module:
1. Group interaction to develop a 3000-word, peer-reviewed blog post
2. One-on-one interaction to facilitate reflective progress
3. Presentation coupled with individual feedback 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Assignment: A 3000 word blog post exploring a single topic from the Sociology of Emotions in some depth, enabling you to develop your own ideas & locate relevant research on a research puzzle of interest to you. Coursework (End of Trimester) n/a Graded Yes

70
Essay: 26 JANUARY PROCESS PAPER
What do you want to accomplish in this class (and at UCD in general)?
Reflect and write 500 words.
 Unspecified n/a Graded No

10
Essay: 26 APRIL PROCESS PAPER
Did your work conform to the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the semester? If not, where did it fall short? Reflect & write 500 words.		 Unspecified n/a Graded No

10
Essay: 8 MARCH PROCESS PAPER
How is your progress with the material going? (needs improvement, satisfactory, excellent) Why do you feel the way you feel about your progress?
Reflect and write 500 words.
 Unspecified n/a Graded No

10

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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

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, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Mon 13:00 - 14:50