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

Undergraduate Course: Social & Political Movements: Theory and Practice (SCIL10047)

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 descriptionThis course will engage with some of the large theoretical debates in the study of social movements, reading both empirical treatments of particular movements and theoretical treatments of key issues. It will be particularly concerned with the social and political context of protest, focusing on basic questions, such as: under what circumstances do social movements emerge? How do dissidents choose political tactics and strategies? How do movements affect social and political change?
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 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
- Knowledge of the main theoretical approaches to the study of social movements and their links to wider social and political change;
- awareness of the interplay between social movements, political institutions, wider social change and democratisation;
- competence in analysing social movements and their impact from a sociological perspective;
- skills in team-based investigation, planning and reporting on current issues.
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
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Transferable skills Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Hugo Gorringe
Tel: (0131 6)50 3940
Email: H.Gorringe@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Sue Renton
Tel: (0131 6)50 6958
Email: Sue.Renton@ed.ac.uk
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