Undergraduate Course: Sociology of Intoxication (SCIL10054)
Course Outline
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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 course will bring sociological thinking to bear on all aspects of intoxicant use, covering licit and illicit drugs, and other substances taken with the intention of altering the user?s consciousness. Topics covered include deviance, illicit leisure, socially obligatory drinking, extreme intoxication, taste and social distinction, the cultural construction of public problems, addiction and alcoholism, risk, and the ?experience economy?. The course is taught through lecture and seminar. The seminar focuses on tasks carried out by students, such as identifying a drug/alcohol ritual, or finding a newspaper story on drug related crime. This will form the basis for ongoing assessment.
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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 |
Visiting students should have at least 3 Sociology or closely related courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses.
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
You will:
Discuss the uses and merits of different forms of drug control.
Examine the strengths and weaknesses of various sociological, psychological, and anthropological approaches to and theories of substance use, including: medicalisation, risk, stigma, and social constructionism.
Explore the research base, the methods used to research substance use and limitations with them.
Produce your own sociological journal reflecting on the issues raised in the course.
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Assessment Information
| A combination of an online journal (25%) and long essay (75%). |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Angus Bancroft
Tel: (0131 6)50 6642
Email: Angus.Bancroft@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk |
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