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Contemporary Sociological Theory (P01507)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : SPS-P-P01507

This course is designed to introduce students to selected major contemporary sociological theorists. A range of each theorist's work will be discussed though an effort will be made to single out their most important contributions. The discussion will be both exegetical and critical. The course will also compare and contrast the theorists and consider how their work might be applied to particular contemporary issues.Summary of Learning Outcomes
to introduce students to some of the major concepts that leading theorists have developed, to explicate their applicability to some contemporary social issues, and to consider both similarities and differences in the various approaches. At the end of the course students should be able to:

1. Grasp and articulate the major ideas of the theorists discussed
2. Criticically assess the theories in question
3. Identify the major issues that both separate and relate the theorists
4. Apply the theorists' approaches to specific contemporary issues including issues they are themselves considering researching.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate (School of Social and Political Studies), (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Summary of Learning Outcomes
to introduce students to some of the major concepts that leading theorists have developed, to explicate their applicability to some contemporary social issues, and to consider both similarities and differences in the various approaches. At the end of the course students should be able to:

1. Grasp and articulate the major ideas of the theorists discussed
2. Criticically assess the theories in question
3. Identify the major issues that both separate and relate the theorists
4. Apply the theorists' approaches to specific contemporary issues including issues they are themselves considering researching.