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SOS8506

Applied Sociological Theory

Credits 10
Level Doctoral degree level
Course start Autumn 2010 / Spring 2011
Duration 1 semester
Language of instruction Norwegian
Examination arrangement Assignment

About

About the course

Course content

The theory seminar offers a specialization in relevant sociological theory and important authorships concerning the use of theories in concrete analyses. Special focus will be put on using sociological theory as a tool for understanding contemporary society and the issues that are important to us today. The seminar also aims to train the candidates in critical reflection of the meaning and use of theory.

Learning outcome

Show how modern sociological theories can be used to analyse current issues.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and seminars. The essay is to be an independent discussion of a topic taught in lectures, and is to consist of 20 pages.


If 6 or fewer students sign up for a planned course during the first 2 teaching weeks, the course will be offered as an instructed reading course.

Required previous knowledge

Master’s degree in Sociology or equivalent

Course materials

To be given at the start of the course

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From
SOS3506 10 sp
This course has academic overlap with the course in the table above. If you take overlapping courses, you will receive a credit reduction in the course where you have the lowest grade. If the grades are the same, the reduction will be applied to the course completed most recently.

Subject areas

  • Sociology

Contact information

Department with academic responsibility

Department of Sociology and Political Science

Examination

Examination

Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed/Failed

Ordinary examination - Autumn 2010

Assignment
Weighting 100/100

Ordinary examination - Spring 2011

Assignment
Weighting 100/100

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