Sociological Theory

Cod y Modiwl: GS25020
Teitl y Modiwl: Sociological Theory
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Emma Sheppard
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Yvonne Ehrstein; Dr Jesse Heley; Dr Bethany Simmonds; Dr Emma Sheppard

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	End of Module Assessment: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	End of Module Assessment: 2000 Words	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Identify the contributions of a range of key thinkers informing sociological theory.
Explain a range of dichotomies which lie at the heart of sociological thinking.
Demonstrate an understanding of, and evaluate the historical evolution of the discipline of Sociology.

Disgrifiad cryno

'Sociological Theory’ will introduce students to the big ideas that have inspired the social sciences. It will provide students with an overview of key thinkers and movements in different traditions of critical social theory, focusing on selected works from major 19th and 20th Century social theorists. These concerns will be grounded through a focus on the key themes that have preoccupied sociological thought over the past 150 years, demonstrating the relevance of classical sociology to the present and examining how core ideas have been developed over time. Students will also gain an understanding of how different traditions of critical social theory are linked to research methodologies of different kinds.

Cynnwys

‘Sociological Theory’ will introduce students to the big ideas that have inspired the social sciences. It will provide students with an overview of key thinkers and movements in different traditions of critical social theory, focusing on selected works from major 19th and 20th Century social theorists. Key thinkers covered in this module will range from classical sociologists such as Durkheim, Marx and Weber to feminist and post-structuralist thinkers from the late 20th and 21st centuries. The module will allow students to appreciate how all of the themes that they study across the degree scheme relate to the historical trajectories of Sociology as a discipline. The link between these historical trajectories and methodologies will also be highlighted

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	The module will develop students’ written communication skills through the requirement to complete written assessments. In addition, students will develop their oral communication skills through team-working and involvement in class exercises.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	The module will help students to develop a range of transferable skills including time management, self-discipline, research planning and team-working in class exercises.
Datrys Problemau	The module will develop students’ problem-solving skills in a number of ways. Students will be required to analyse a range of sources and texts in class exercises and as part of their independent research and coursework assessment.
Gwaith Tim	The classes will include problem-solving exercises and group discussions which will provide opportunities for students to develop team-working skills and discuss their thoughts with the class.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Student attendance and participation in the lectures will help them to enhance a range of learning skills. The module also requires students to participate in group discussions and extensive self-directed study.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	The module will enable students to develop and practice subject-specific skills in Sociology.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students are expected to research and synthesize a range of academic source materials in preparing for classes and for their assessments.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be required to undertake research for the module using bibliographic search-engines and library catalogues. They will also utilize standard word-processing packages in the completion of the coursework.

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