Course - Social Interaction - SOS8530
SOS8530 - Social Interaction
About
This course is no longer taught and is only available for examination.
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 paper should be done individually, 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:
- be in the forefront of knowledge on 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
- be able to contribute to the development of new knowledge in the discipline
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
- treat one of the themes which was discussed in instruction in an independent empirical analytical manner which is at a high international level
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. Please contact the department for further information. Forms of assessment: Paper
Required previous knowledge
Master's degree in Sociology or equivalent
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the course.
Credit reductions
Course code | Reduction | From | To |
---|---|---|---|
SOS3609 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2017 | |
SOS8541 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2023 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
5.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
No
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Sociology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
- * 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"