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

Undergraduate Course: Social Theory (SCIL10018)

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 is intended to provide a broad introduction to key concepts in social theory, such as action, structure and culture. These concepts will be presented and discussed starting from the examination of a number of key classical and contemporary texts. The course has 30 contact hours: in addition to the 2-hour lecture, there is a one hour tutorial devoted to detailed work with texts and the learning of conceptual skills needed to evaluate and/ or practise social theory.
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
Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
CentralLecture1-11 09:00 - 10:50
First Class Week 1, Monday, 09:00 - 10:50, Zone: Central. Lecture Theatre, Robson Building, 15 George Square
No Exam Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
1. That students be able to evaluate a range of key concepts and theoretical approaches within Sociology.

2. That students be able to recognize the ways in which Sociology can be distinguished from other forms of understanding.

3. That students be able to analyze different understanding of the nature of social relationships.

4. That students have a developed sense of how processes of social change in society have impacted on social theorizing.

5. That students be able to evaluate the relationship between theorists' arguments and the way they use evidence to justify those arguments.

6. That students further develop their skills in presenting scholarly work, including the evaluation of theories and evidence for those theories.

7. That students be able to assess the relevance of theory to historical and contemporary social, public, or civic issues.
Assessment Information
25% short essay, 75% long essay
Special Arrangements
None
Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Stephen Kemp
Tel: (0131 6)50 3978
Email: S.Kemp@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk
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