Course - Social Theory - SOS1001
SOS1001 - Social Theory
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Written examination
Grade: Letters
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skriftlig | 100/100 | 5 timer |
Course content
The students will be introduced to the sociological theories and the sociological knowledge about the society structure and how it changes. The course will give the students an introduction to how classical and modern theories can be used to understand social institutions and social unequality. The course will give the students training in analyzing a social question with the use of sociological theories and perspectives, and to present the results of the analysis in a professional way.
Learning outcome
Knowledge the student shall:
* know the history of Sociology; how the discipline began and how it evolved and what its positions are today.
* know the most important contributions to the field (Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Parson, Habermas, Foucault, Bourdieu and Giddens).
* know the most important newer theoretical perspectives and directions, especially those of feminism, post-modernism and globalization theory.
* be able to categorize sociological perspectives and theories.
* know the characteristics of Norwegian sociology.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability:
* to situate sociological works within a historical context of the field and within a perspective.
* to summarize the central theoretical contributions in the field in both a written and oral manner.
* apply various sociological perspectives in ones own analyses of the structure and changes in todays society.
* show the ability for critical reflection about the sociological theories of the structure and changes in todays society.
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. Forms of assessment: A 5 hour written exam.
Compulsory assignments
- Approved term paper and participation on relevant seminars.
Recommended previous knowledge
SOS1000 or the equivalent
Required previous knowledge
None.
Course materials
To be given at the start of the course
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SVSOS106 | 15.0 |
No
Version: 2
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Foundation courses, level I
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2013
Language of instruction: Norwegian
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- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Written examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
- Autumn ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2012-12-13 09:00
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Room Building Number of candidates - Spring ORD Skriftlig 100/100 2013-05-22 09:00
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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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"