Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | THINKING SOCIOLOGICALLY: APPROACHES TO SOCIAL INQUIRY SEMESTER 2 | ||
Code | SOCI202 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor GG Mythen Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology G.Mythen@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce students to some of the major theories and perspectives on how social life can be studied and understood |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An appreciation of the relationship between theory and method in the context of some major contemporary sociological accounts |
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(LO2) A capacity to problematize taken-for-granted accounts of knowledge (relative to both ‘everyday’ and ‘scientific’ understandings). An understanding of the ways in which social power relationships relate to knowledge production |
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(LO3) Familiarity with major traditions within the contemporary philosophy of social science, and the position of key thinkers therein. |
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(LO4) An ability to evaluate the contribution of a range of influential thinkers and perspectives on the |
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(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis |
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(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
Syllabus |
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Organized around an appreciation of the contributions that theoretically informed, empirically-grounded sociological studies can make to our understanding of social worlds, the module is designed to present sociological theories and research in an engaging, dynamic format that encourages students to apply frameworks and perspectives to social issues. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Mixed, hybrid delivery, with social distancing on campus, |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
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23 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 127 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Written Exam There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 0 | 100 | ||||
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |