SO100
Social Theory
This information is for the 2016/17 session.
Teacher responsible
Prof Chetan Bhatt TW3.8.02A
Availability
This course is compulsory on the BSc in Sociology. This course is available on the BSc in Business Mathematics and Statistics, BSc in International Relations and BSc in Social Policy and Sociology. This course is available as an outside option to students on other programmes where regulations permit and to General Course students.
Course content
The course aims to introduce students to sociological theory by examining the work and ideas of normally eight key thinkers in social thought. For each thinker, the course will provide an overview of their contribution to the discipline of sociology, examine in detail one or more of their important texts, and also consider how their analysis could be applied to contemporary social issues.
Teaching
10 hours of lectures and 9 hours of classes in the MT. 10 hours of lectures and 10 hours of classes in the LT. 4 hours of classes in the ST.
Reading weeks: week 6 MT and week 6 LT.
Formative coursework
Four 2,000 word formative essays or their equivalent (two in MT; two in LT), for feedback from class teachers.
Indicative reading
A detailed reading list will be available at the first lecture, but for general preparatory reading, students might wish to consult the following: D Lee & H Newby, The Problem of Sociology; Z Bauman, Thinking Sociologically; S Bruce, Sociology: A Very Short Introduction.
Assessment
Exam (100%, duration: 3 hours) in the main exam period.
Attendance at all classes and submission of all set coursework is required.
Student performance results
(2013/14 - 2015/16 combined)
Classification | % of students |
---|---|
First | 14.4 |
2:1 | 53.6 |
2:2 | 26.8 |
Third | 1 |
Fail | 4.1 |
Key facts
Department: Sociology
Total students 2015/16: 64
Average class size 2015/16: 13
Capped 2015/16: No
Value: One Unit
PDAM skills
- Self-management
- Problem solving
- Communication
Course survey results
(2013/14 - 2015/16 combined)
1 = "best" score, 5 = "worst" scoreThe scores below are average responses.
Response rate: 80%
Question |
Average | ||||||
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Reading list (Q2.1) |
2.1 | ||||||
Materials (Q2.3) |
2 | ||||||
Course satisfied (Q2.4) |
2 | ||||||
Lectures (Q2.5) |
1.9 | ||||||
Integration (Q2.6) |
1.7 | ||||||
Contact (Q2.7) |
2.1 | ||||||
Feedback (Q2.8) |
2 | ||||||
Recommend (Q2.9) |
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