Course - Theories and Models in Sociology - SOS2000
SOS2000 - Theories and Models in Sociology
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home examination | 100/100 | 1 days |
Course content
This course examines the relationship between different research designs, theories and models in sociological research. The course emphasizes how sociological theory is used and developed in practical research. Furthermore, it provides insight into how different sociological paradigms have different approaches to the relationship between theory and empiricism. An important aim of the course is to train the students in reflexivity, disciplined creativity and the ability to assess research quality in the face of specific research programs.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- recognize different uses of theories, models and research designs in sociology.
- be able to account for how different sociological research and theory traditions handle the relationship between theory and empiricism, and how this in turn is related to the use of specific research methods.
Skills - the students shall demonstrate the ability to:
- learn to reflect on the sociological relevance of research problems.
- learn to assess the relationship between theory and data in empirical research, and where the research can be placed within different sociological traditions.
- acquire a grip for theorizing.
Learning methods and activities
Intensive lectures/ seminars equivalent to 4 hours per week the first half of the semester. The compulsory activities can only be completed in the spring semester.
Compulsory assignments
- Obligatoriske aktiviteter oppgis ved semesterstart
Further on evaluation
Assessment: Home exam, 2 days.
Recommended previous knowledge
See required previous knowledge.
Required previous knowledge
SOS1000 and SOS1002, or SOS1001 and SOS1002, or the equivalent. The requirement must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.
Course materials
To be announced at the beginning of the semester.
No
Version: 1
Credits:
7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: SPRING 2024
Language of instruction: -
Location: Trondheim
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Home examination
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2023-10-30Submission
2023-10-31
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Home examination
100/100
Release
2024-02-22Submission
2024-02-23
09:00
INSPERA
15:00 -
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"