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SOC30750

Academic Year 2024/2025

Sociological Power of Emotions (SOC30750)

Subject:
Sociology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Sociology
Level:
3 (Degree)
Credits:
5
Module Coordinator:
Dr Boroka Bo
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

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?

About this Module

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
Autonomous Student Learning

100
Lectures

20
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 Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Exam (Online): 1500 words. Study the literature to explore a topic of interest to YOU in the sociology of emotions. After perusing the literature your topic, choose a puzzle. Week 14 Graded Yes
80
 Yes
Assignment(Including Essay): PROCESS PAPER: Did your work conform to the goals you set for yourself at the beginning of the semester? What advice about this course would you give future students? Week 10 Graded Yes
20
 Yes

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
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