Modules

Core Module Information
Module title: Introduction to Sociology 1
SCQF level: 07:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SSC07101
Module leader: Marina Yusupova
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Social Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

The aim of this module is to introduce you to sociological thinking as a different way of understanding the social world. Focusing on social stratification, this module will primarily look at the ways society is divided by class, gender and race. The first half of the module will introduce you to sociological concepts that explore social class, feminist thought and critical race theories. The second half will explore how sociological thinking is applied in the areas of sociology, criminology and policing.
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Recognise the ways in which sociology can be distinguished from other forms of understanding.

LO2: Define key concepts in the study of sociology.

LO3: Identify social divisions in society.

LO4: Be aware of the interrelationships amongst social class, gender and ethnicity.

LO5: Be aware of a variety of theoretical approaches used in sociological enquiry.

LO6: Develop an awareness of scholarly skills in relation to critical thinking, academic argument and presentation skills.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2024/5, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 002
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Marina Yusupova
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 22 Each week you will receive a 2-hour in person lecture. These lectures offer a blend of lecture, class discussion and activities.
Face To Face Tutorial 11 The tutorials apply ideas from the lecture into practice, with each week offering a mixture of class discussions, news paper analysis and informal presentations to apply sociological thinking.
Online Guided independent study 166 Each week you will be provided with recommended and optional readings and an array of recorded audio and video content to support your learning.
Independent Learning CLASS TEST 1 This class test will assess your knowledge of concepts and ideas from throughout the module. The test will ask you questions from the sociological theories used throughout the module as well as questions from the 'applied sociology' lectures.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Oral Assessment 70 2~3~4~6 Week 8 HOURS= 10 minutes This assessment will ask you to take a recent news article and apply sociological concepts to analyse the role class, gender and/or race in the news story. The assessment will ask you to produce a short 10 minute 'podcast' discussion.
Class Test 30 1~2~3~4~5 Exam Period HOURS= 60 minutes. This Class Test will assess your knowledge of concepts and ideas from throughout the module. The test will ask you questions from the sociological theories used throughout the module as well as questions from the 'applied sociology' lectures.
Component 1 subtotal: 70
Component 2 subtotal: 30
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SSC07101 Introduction to Sociology 1
 

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