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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Sociology Of Identity, Difference And Deviance | |||
| Reference | SS1006 | Version | 9 |
| Created | February 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 7 |
| Approved | June 2002 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | February 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To introduce the student to the discipline of sociology and its use in the study of society with particular emphasis on issues of identity, deviance and difference. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Explain how social identity is shaped and changed in contemporary society. |
| 2 | Outline theories of deviance and the main differences in the types of explanation they provide. |
| 3 | Demonstrate understanding of sociological issues relating to differences in health in modernity. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Theories of identity. Sexualities, and nationality. Spoiled and deviant identities. Theories of deviance and crime. Victims of crime. Moral panics. Theories of the body. Chronic illness and disability. Health inequalities. Childhood. National identities. Substance and alcohol use. |
| Module Delivery |
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| This is a mainly lecture based module with supporting seminars/workshops and student-centred learning. The on-campus activities will be supplemented and supported with online activities where appropriate. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 36 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 114 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Component 1 will be assessed by examination. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by an exam. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | The student needs an A in C1. |
| B | The student needs a B in C1. |
| C | The student needs a C in C1. |
| D | The student needs a D in C1. |
| E | The student needs an E in C1. |
| F | The student needs an F in C1. |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to course entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | GIDDENS, A. & SUTTON, P. W., 2021. Sociology. 8th ed. Cambridge: Polity Press. |
| 2 | HARALAMBOS, M. and HOLBORN, M. 2014. Sociology: Themes and Perspectives. London: Collins. |
| 3 | YUILL, C. & GIBSON, A., Eds. 2010. Sociology for Social Work. London: Sage. |