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Undergraduate Course: Sociology of Consumption (SCIL10069)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Social and Political Science CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) AvailabilityAvailable to all students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryThis course examines the ways in which consumption is an intrinsic part of modern capitalist societies, as well as the dynamics of consumption under globalization. It combines discussions of the theoretical tradition in sociology with contemporary approaches to consumption, while drawing on empirical research in order to show how consumption shapes not only the characteristics of social groups, but also individual lifestyles. Its aims are (1) to introduce students to the concept of consumption as it is developed in classic sociology and highlight its relevance for understanding modern societies; (2) to introduce students to contemporary theoretical approaches to consumption; (3) to provide students with an understanding of how consumption shapes the social structure of contemporary societies, as well as their own individual lives; (4) to provide students with the analytical tools for examining phenomena of consumption and to develop their concrete analytical skills through case studies; (5) to help students achieve a critical understanding of the impact of consumption on the contemporary world; (6) to help students achieve a critical understanding of the relationship between consumption and globalization.

Course description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements 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 course.
High Demand Course? Yes
Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
The aims of the course are (1) to introduce students to the concept of consumption as it is developed in classic sociology and highlight its relevance for understanding modern societies; (2) to introduce students to contemporary theoretical approaches to consumption; (3) to provide students with an understanding of how consumption shapes the social structure of contemporary societies, as well as their own individual lives; (4) to provide students with the analytical tools for examining phenomena of consumption and to develop their concrete analytical skills through case studies; (5) to help students achieve a critical understanding of the impact of consumption on the contemporary world; (6) to help students achieve a critical understanding of the relationship between consumption and globalization.
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Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiserDr Alex Preda
Tel: (0131 6)50 4052
Email: A.preda@ed.ac.uk
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