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SOS3609 - Social Interaction

About

This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 100/100 30 minutes

Course content

The course will provide an introduction and overview of key perspectives and current theories related to social interaction. Contributions from Blumer, Garfinkel, Goffman, Strauss, Collins and Rawls are central, and the understanding of how the insights from this so-called "micro sociological" tradition can be considered as generic sociological notions of community and community development will be emphasized. Theories of social interactionism will be illiminated by connecting them to contemporary social phenomena. Active student participation will bring theories and perspectives close to students own lives. The term paper should be done in groups (3 students in each group) and presented as a podcast (audio file), which discusses the theoretical contributions or develops an analysis of a social phenomenon with the use of relevant theories.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • know about the basic theories, discussions and research about social interaction.
  • have the ability to critically analyze the relevance of these theories according to understanding of community and development.

Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • use theories of social interaction as an analytical tool for understanding social phenomena and problems.
  • develop and disseminate such theories' relevance for understanding trends in society today.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars. If few students attend the course in the first two weeks of teaching, the course will be given as an individual study course with supervision. Whether or not the course is offered also depends on the departments available resources. Please contact the department for further information.

Compulsory assignments

  • Individual written presentation presented as blog
  • Oral presentation of chapter/article in groups
  • Active participation in lectures/seminars

Further on evaluation

Forms of assessment: Term paper in groups (3 students in each group) and presented as a podcast (audio file) and individual oral exam. The oral exam may be used to adjust the grade by one unit on the scale. All parts of the evaluation must be retaken when the exam is repeated.

Required previous knowledge

60 credits including SOS1002 or an equivalent course in research methods. The requirement must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.

Course materials

To be decided at the start of the course.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
SOS8530 5.0 AUTUMN 2017
SOS3523 7.5 AUTUMN 2023
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Second degree level

Coursework

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Trondheim

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

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Assignment 100/100
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Assignment 100/100
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.
Examination

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