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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Sociology For Social Work Practice | |||
| Reference | SS2047 | Version | 3 |
| Created | April 2020 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | September 2014 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | November 2020 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to understand key sociological concepts and apply these to social work practice. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Demonstrate an understanding of sociology and a range of sociological concepts. |
| 2 | Demonstrate an understanding as to how sociological knowledge underpins practice in social work. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Sociological imagination, social construction, sociology of the family, culture, gender, identity, deviance, inequality and social class, social exclusion, social structures and divisions, poverty, racism, disablism, sociology of health. The module aims to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of sociological concepts and theories through exploring issues of childhood, adolescence, families, communities and society. The module is delivered and underpinned by a commitment to core social work values of respect, individualisation, empowerment, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive principles and upholds the values and ethical practice standards that reflect the requirements relating to engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| This module is based on directed and private study supplemented by lectures and podcasts. Introductory materials are linked to the course material. Directed and private study is supported by tutorials. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | N/A | 12 |
| Non-Contact Hours | N/A | 138 |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | N/A | 150 |
| 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 |
| Description: | Essay | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by an essay. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | None, in addition to SCQF8 entry requirements. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Yuill, C., and Gibson, A.,(Eds) 2011. Sociology for Social Work: An Introduction. London: Sage |
| 2 | Giddens, A., and Sutton, P., 2013 Sociology, 7th Ed. Cambridge: Polity Press |
| 3 | Haralambos, M., 2008 Sociology: Themes and Perspectives. 7th Ed. London: Harper Collins. |