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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Theorising Social Life | |||
| Reference | SS2036 | Version | 7 |
| Created | June 2022 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | June 2008 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | June 2022 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
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| The aim of this module is to provide students with an understanding of the "core" classical and modern sociological theoretical ideas, and to show their significance for critically analysing and researching multiple aspects of everyday social life. It also aims to provide students with anthropological notions and concepts to refine their ability to explore modernity from a non-western perspective. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate knowledge of what constitute the "core" sociological and anthropological ways of theorising and researching aspects of social life. |
| 2 | Demonstrate understanding of different approaches in classical and modern sociology through the analysis of core authors and paradigms |
| 3 | Discuss the application of sociological ideas to the understanding of capitalism and modernity in the Western and non-Western world |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Main theories in classical sociology. Main paradigms in modern, 20th century sociology, including symbolic interactionism, critical and phenomenological theories. Anthropology sessions looking at modernity and capitalism in non-Western societies. |
| 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 | 24 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 126 | 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: | Coursework | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Component 1 will be assessed by an essay. | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
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| Explanatory Text | |
| There is one coursework which contributes 100% to the module total. | |
| 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 | |
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| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF 8 entry requirements or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | SICA, A. 2019. Classical sociological theory. The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Sociology. pp.1-20. |
| 2 | RITZER, G. and STEPNISKY, J. 2017. Sociological theory. Sage publications. |
| 3 | CHEAL, D. 2017. Dimensions of sociological theory. Macmillan Education UK. |
| 4 | ABRUTYN, S. ed. 2016. Handbook of contemporary sociological theory. Springer. |
| 5 | REX, J. ed., 2014. Discovering Sociology (RLE Social Theory): Studies in Sociological Theory and Method. Routledge. |