Sociology 1A: The Sociological Imagination: Individuals and Society (U03814)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : SPS-1-SY1ah

This course introduces some of the key ideas of the discipline by examining the relationship between 'individuals' and 'societies'. Among the topics will be the social nature of the self, the influence of groups, gender identities, nationalism and the city.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
18/09/2007	14:00	14:50	Lecture Theatre, George Square Theatre	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	14:50	Central
Lecture	Friday	14:00	14:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus tutorials.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course students will be able to:
- understand certain key sociological concepts, particularly those which link 'individuals' to 'society, and will have developed an introductory understanding of the relationship between sociological argument and evidence.