SO201     
Key Concepts: Advanced Social Theory

This information is for the 2024/25 session.

Teacher responsible

Dr Olivia U. Rutazibwa

Availability

This course is compulsory on the BSc in Language, Culture and Society and BSc in Sociology. This course is not available as an outside option nor to General Course students.

Course content

This course engages key sociological issues through the critical reading of theoretical and analytical texts. Students will engage with advanced concepts in sociological thought, and will explore the connections between theoretical arguments and the practice of social enquiry and analysis. Students will read a combination of social theory texts in a range of traditions as well as contemporary research studies.

Teaching

This course is delivered through a combination of lectures, online materials and classes totalling a minimum of 40 hours across AT and WT, with a revision session in ST.

Reading Weeks: Students on this course will have a reading week in AT Week 6 and WT Week 6, in line with departmental policy.

Formative coursework

One formative essay each term.

Indicative reading

There is no set textbook for this course - each week's teaching is based on the critical reading of key texts.

Assessment

Exam (50%, duration: 2 hours) in the spring exam period.
Essay (50%, 3500 words) in the WT.

Attendance at all classes and submission of all set coursework is required.

Key facts

Department: Sociology

Total students 2023/24: 68

Average class size 2023/24: 17

Capped 2023/24: No

Value: One Unit

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Personal development skills

  • Self-management
  • Team working
  • Communication