SO201
Key Concepts: Advanced Social Theory
This information is for the 2019/20 session.
Teacher responsible
Dr Monika Krause STC S207
Dr Sara Salem STC218
Availability
This course is compulsory on the BSc in Language, Culture and Society, BSc in Social Policy and Sociology and BSc in Sociology. This course is available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit and to General Course students.
Course content
This course engages key sociological issues through the critical reading of theoretical and analytical texts. Students will engage with advanced concepts in sociological thought, and will explore the connections between theoretical arguments and the practice of social enquiry and analysis. Students will read a combination of social theory texts in a range of traditions as well as contemporary research studies.
Teaching
10 hours of lectures and 13 hours and 30 minutes of classes in the MT. 10 hours of lectures and 15 hours of classes in the LT.
Reading Weeks: Students on this course will have a reading week in MT Week 6 and LT Week 6, in line with departmental policy.
Formative coursework
One coursework submission each term is a course requirement.
Indicative reading
There is no set textbook for this course - each week's teaching is based on the critical reading of key texts.
Assessment
Exam (50%, duration: 3 hours) in the summer exam period.
Essay (50%, 3500 words) in the LT.
An electronic copy of the assessed essay, to be uploaded to Moodle, no later than 4.00pm on the fourth Thursday of Lent Term.
Attendance at all classes and submission of all set coursework is required.
Key facts
Department: Sociology
Total students 2018/19: 50
Average class size 2018/19: 17
Capped 2018/19: No
Value: One Unit
Personal development skills
- Self-management
- Team working
- Communication
