Undergraduate Course: Social Stratification (SCIL10012)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Social and Political Science |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Sociology |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The concepts of social class, stratification and inequality are crucial for the sociological project. At the same time, class, stratification and inequality represent central social and political issues at the national and European level. This course investigates how social stratification has been conceptualized in the sociological tradition and the place it occupies in contemporary sociological theory and research. It also examines the intersection between stratification, globalization processes, and European integration. We will analyze various forms of social stratification and the dynamic of group and class relationships. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The concepts of social class, stratification and inequality are crucial for the sociological project. At the same time, class, stratification and inequality represent central social and political issues at the national and European level. This course investigates how social stratification has been conceptualized in the sociological tradition and the place it occupies in contemporary sociological theory and research. It also examines the intersection between stratification, globalization processes, and European integration. We will analyze various forms of social stratification and the dynamic of group and class relationships. |
Assessment Information
| A combination of coursework and/or exams with details to be specified by Course Organiser at first class |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Alex Preda
Tel: (0131 6)50 4052
Email: A.preda@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk |
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