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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Sociology

Undergraduate Course: Social Demography (SCIL10006)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeStandard AvailabilityAvailable to all students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits20
Home subject areaSociology Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionA review of the principal determinants of human reproductive behaviour and its social implications. Topics will include: The Essentials of Demography: ?Vital Statistics?; The Demographic Transition in Europe: a Reproductive Revolution?; Low and ?Lowest?low? Fertility in Europe; ?Population ageing?: threat or promise?; Does Scotland face a demographic crisis?; Demography, Sociology and Eugenics; States Power and Population Policies.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesVisiting 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.
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
a) What the relationship is between sociology and demography both in terms of their theroetica approach and their institutional development as separate academic disciplines.

b) How the Theory of the Demographic Transition in Europe developed and what criticisms may be made of it.

c) The history through to the present day of fertility in in Europe, how this may be explained in sociological terms, and how demographers viewed it in the past

d) Trends in world population and its future prospects, such as 'population ageing'.

e) The theory of the reproductive revolution and the relationship between demography and changes in gender relations.
Assessment Information
A midterm short essay (25%) and choice of a long essay or exam (75%)
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Transferable skills Not entered
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Study Abroad Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr John Macinnes
Tel: (0131 6)50 3867
Email: john.macinnes@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk
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