Course description for 2023/24
Introduction to Sociology
SO114S
Course description for 2023/24
Introduction to Sociology
SO114S
The aim of the course is to provide a general introduction to sociological thinking.
The aim of the course is to provide a general introduction to sociological thinking. The course gives students an introduction to basic concepts and theories, with special emphasis on the classical perspectives represented by Marx, Weber and Durkheim. The course aims to give students a basic understanding of sociology as theoretical discipline and analytical approach, and to form the basis for further studies in sociology.
Basic requirement for university admission.
A student who has completed the course should have obtained the following learning outcomes
Knowledge
- Has a basic knowledge of the classical perspectives of sociology
- Has broad knowledge of different sociological perspectives and modes of thought
- Has broad knowledge of basic concepts and theories of sociology
- Understand the meaning and the significance of applying different perspectives on social phenomena
Skills
- Can apply sociological concepts and theoretical perspectives in the discussion of social phenomena
- Can relate different sociological perspectives to specific sociological problem
- Is able to critically reflect on social and societal issues with the use of sociological knowledge
General competence
- can acquire theoretical knowledge
- can present and discuss sociological theory in writing
- can discuss social and societal questions from different perspectives and theoretical angles
No costs except semester registration fee and course literature. It is required that students possess their own laptop.
Compulsory for the bachelor programme and one year program in sociology, up to cohort 2022. For other programmes elective.
Lectures, self-study and seminar work
The programme of study is evaluated annually by the students through course surveys (mid-term evaluation and final evaluation). The evaluations are part of the university's quality assurance system.
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