THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH

DEGREE REGULATIONS & PROGRAMMES OF STUDY 2011/2012
- ARCHIVE for reference only
THIS PAGE IS OUT OF DATE

University Homepage
DRPS Homepage
DRPS Search
DRPS Contact
DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Social and Political Science : Sociology

Undergraduate Course: Sociology of Education (SCIL10011)

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 descriptionThe course looks at the social context of education - how society influences educational experiences and attainment. Examples are drawn from university, school, parental education at home and nurseries, and mainly from Scotland, England and the USA. The course interprets evidence about the relevance of the social context in the light of three rival claims: that education reproduces existing social structures, that it can reform these, or that it can revolutionise them. There is full discussion of the relationship between education and social inequality, in particular social class, gender, ethnicity and religion. There is an assessment of the role of education in relation to culture, including national identity and the acquisition of ideas of morality. There will be a consideration of how higher education may be changing as it moves to a mass system, and there is an account of the social context of educational policy making, and of the social influences on recruitment to various branches of the teaching professions.
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs None
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisitesNone
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?Yes
Course Delivery Information
Not being delivered
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
The course looks at the social context of education - how society influences educational experiences and attainment. Examples are drawn from university, school, parental education at home and nurseries, and mainly from Scotland, England and the USA. The course interprets evidence about the relevance of the social context in the light of three rival claims: that education reproduces existing social structures, that it can reform these, or that it can revolutionise them. There is full discussion of the relationship between education and social inequality, in particular social class, gender, ethnicity and religion. There is an assessment of the role of education in relation to culture, including national identity and the acquisition of ideas of morality. There will be a consideration of how higher education may be changing as it moves to a mass system, and there is an account of the social context of educational policy making, and of the social influences on recruitment to various branches of the teaching professions.
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 Not entered
KeywordsNot entered
Contacts
Course organiserProf Lindsay Paterson
Tel: (0131 6)51 6380
Email: Lindsay.Paterson@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk
Navigation
Help & Information
Home
Introduction
Glossary
Search DPTs and Courses
Regulations
Regulations
Degree Programmes
Introduction
Browse DPTs
Courses
Introduction
Humanities and Social Science
Science and Engineering
Medicine and Veterinary Medicine
Other Information
Timetab
Prospectuses
Important Information
 
© Copyright 2011 The University of Edinburgh - 16 January 2012 6:46 am