Sociology 2: Transformations in Late Modern Societies (U03816)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : SPS-2-SY2h

This course builds on Sociology 1 by examining some of the key processes underlying the formation and transformation of late modern societies. Patterns of social organisation and social division are studied, involving categories such as gender, work, ethnicity and risk. The sociological perspective is exemplified through topics which illustrate the connection between contemporary public issues and matters of personal and social identity.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Passes in Sociology 1A and Sociology 1B With the permission of the Head of Sociology second year students may take this course and Sociology 1A and Sociology 1B concurrently

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd 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
20/09/2007	14:00	14:50	Lecture Theatre 2, Appleton Tower	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	14:00	14:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	14:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus tutorials.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students should be able to:
- construct a sociologically-informed argument, using appropriate evidence about contemporary society;
- give an account of the key processes of social change in modern societies;
- undertake the comparative analysis of major institutional areas or aspects of social life;
- place debates about matters of current social interest in a theoretical and comparative perspective

Assessment Information

One essay of between 1500 and 2000 words in length (worth 40% of final mark). Degree examination of two hours, in which two questions must be answered (worth 60% of final mark).