Course - Inequalities, Welfare and Integration - SOS3521
SOS3521 - Inequalities, Welfare and Integration
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment with an adjusting oral exam
Grade: Letter grades
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment with an adjusting oral exam | 100/100 |
Course content
The course problematizes key sociological discussions on inequalities, integration and welfare, including their inherent relationships. The lectures focuses primarily on central theoretical perspectives and theories, however also present key empirical contributions, from both the Norwegian society and the global community. The discussions are anchored in analyses of key societal challenges, such as the future of the welfare state, migration patterns, crime, poverty, labor markets and urban areas. The course combines class room discussions with students' own empirical investigations, primarily through their work with the term papers.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
- have understanding of key sociological perspectives on inequalities, welfare and integration.
- have understanding of important empirical contributions to these fields of sociological study, both nationally and internationally.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- accomplish own empirical analysis of aspects of inequalities, welfare and integration in the contemporary society.
- present their analysis, orally and in written texts.
Learning methods and activities
The course combines a variety of learning activities (lectures, seminars, presentations, excursions and other). If few students attend the course the two first weeeks of teaching, the course will be given as an individual study course with supervision.
Compulsory assignments
- Innlevering av semesteroppgaveskisse, deltakelse på utvalgte seminarer, framlegg
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: Individual paper with an adjusting oral exam. The oral exam covers the term paper as well as readings. The oral exam will be used to adjust the term paper's grade by a maximum of one grade. Both the term paper and the oral exam must be retaken at a repeat of the exam.
Recommended previous knowledge
See required previous knowledge.
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 semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOS8534 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2019 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
15.0 SP
Study level: Second degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2023
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Sociology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment with an adjusting oral exam
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment with an adjusting oral exam
100/100
Release
2023-11-03Submission
2023-11-26
09:00
INSPERA
23:59 -
Room Building Number of candidates -
Spring
ORD
Assignment with an adjusting oral exam
100/100
Release
2024-05-10Submission
2024-05-24
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"