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Sociology 1B: The Sociological Imagination: Private Troubles, Public Problems (U03815)

? Credit Points : 20  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : SPS-1-SY1bh

This course is designed to explore sociological thinking with regard to a number of issues of contemporary concern. Topics will include risk, aspects of post modernity, intimate relations, sociology of the body, the rise of the image, and emerging forms of inequality.

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

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

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

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information
08/01/2008 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 bearing on contemporary society;
- further explore the relationship between sociological argument and evidence.

Assessment Information

One 1500 word essay (40%), one two-hour exam (60%). Students are required to pass the exam to pass the course.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length
1ST May 1 - 2 hour(s)
2ND August 1 - 2 hour(s)

Contact and Further Information

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Miss Katie Teague
Tel : (0131 6)50 4001
Email : katie.teague@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Angus Bancroft
Tel : (0131 6)50 6964
Email : Angus.Bancroft@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.ed.ac.uk/sociol

School Website : http://www.sps.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/

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