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SOS1001 - Social Theory

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 3 days

Course content

The students will be introduced to sociological theories and sociological knowledge about society structure and functioning. In particular, the course will give the students an introduction to how classical and modern theories can be used to understand how and why society changes. Central themes of the course are social structure, social institutions and consequences of globalization.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • be familiar with the sociological history, how sociology arose and evolved, and the position of sociology today, both in a Norwegian and international perspective.
  • know the most important classical/contemporary sociological theories and perspectives.
  • know the various principles to categorize sociological perspectives and theories.
  • know the characteristics of Norwegian sociology.

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • be able to place sociological work in a historical context and a perspective context.
  • be able to summarize central theoretical contributions, both written and oral.
  • be able to apply different sociological perspectives in analyzes of the contemporary social structure and social changes.
  • demonstrate the ability to reflect critically on theories of social structure and social change.

Learning methods and activities

4 hours of lectures every week throughout the semester according to the lecture plan. Seminars two hours per week. The organization of the exercises will be presented at the beginning of the semester. The compulsory activity can only be completed in the spring semester. Specific requirements will be announced at the start of the semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • Approved term papers.

Further on evaluation

Form of assessment: Home exam, 3 days.

Required previous knowledge

None.

Course materials

To be given at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SVSOS106 15.0
SOS1001 15.0 SPRING 2004
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Facts

Version: 2
Credits:  15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2023-11-20

Submission
2023-11-23


12:00


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2024-05-13

Submission
2024-05-15


09:00


15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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