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SYLLABUS

Sociology 4, second cycle , 30 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Fristående kurs MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Sociology - SO1 SUBJECT AREA   Sociology   COURSE CODE   731A03

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course, the student should be able to: - account for and critically review dominating trends in the sociological theorising of the contemporary period - take a critical approach to social changes from current sociological theorising. - carry out an extensive description of method problems and method solutions with specific relevance for the student's chosen thesis work. - based on a chosen problem area, carry out a study where sociological theory and empirical data are used in an independent way and where personal reflection is in focus.

CONTENTS

Current Theoretical Discourse in Sociology, 7.5 HE credits (Aktuell teoridiskussion) This module covers current specialisations in contemporary sociological theory. The students should independently relate these to one another and to empirical research results. The module gives an opportunity for deeper theoretical problematising of a field of research and theory that is relevant to the thesis work. Advanced Research Methods, 7.5 HE credits (Sociologisk metod) The students should deepen their methodological knowledge within a field of relevance for their own thesis work. The choice of method is analysed from a science theory perspective, with an emphasis on the role that methods have in the research process. In this course, method problems and proposals for solutions are presented with examples from contemporary sociological research. Thesis, 15 HE credits (Uppsats) In the main part of the course, the students carry out a study, based on a chosen problem area, where sociological theory and empirical data are used in an independent way. The personal critical reflection is in focus. The essay should satisfy the theoretical, methodological and disposition requirements that are set for second-cycle studies.

TEACHING

The teaching takes the form of lectures, supervision, independent group work on both assigned and individually formulated discussion issues that result in written bases that are presented for joint discussion at the compulsory seminars. The students should also independently collect data or with a critical approach use secondary data and complete a written assignment based on this data, relevant sociological literature and current research reports.

EXAMINATION

The course is examined through active participation in the compulsory seminars, and presentation and discussion of essays that should demonstrate the theory and method knowledge acquired in the course. The essay is presented and defended at a seminar and the student should publicly discuss other essay and participate actively at least two additional essay seminars. Detailed information can be found in the study guide. Students failing an exam covering either the entire course or part of the course two times are entitled to have a new examiner appointed for the reexamination. Students who have passed an examination may not retake it in order to improve their grades.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Passing grade in Sociology, basic course (30 HE credits), and Sociology, continuation course (30 HE credits) and completed Sociology, in-depth course (30 HE credits) with at least 22.5 HE credits approved, in which an essay comprising 15 HE credits (or the equivalent) should be included. In addition to the above, documented knowledge in Swedish and English is required, equivalent to the general entry requirements for first-cycle studies.

GRADING

A grade of Pass with Credit, Pass or Fail is given for the course

CERTIFICATE

Course certificate is issued by the Faculty Board on request. The Department provides a special form which should be submitted to the Student Affairs Division.

COURSE LITERATURE

The course literature is decided upon by the department in question.

OTHER INFORMATION

Planning and implementation of a course must take its starting point in the wording of the syllabus. The course evaluation included in each course must therefore take up the question how well the course agrees with the syllabus. The course is carried out in such a way that both men´s and women´s experience and knowledge is made visible and developed.

Sociology 4, second cycle Sociologi 4, avancerad nivå   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IBL - Department of Behavioural Science and Learning             Registrar No: 2010-00180   Course Code: 731A03           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Sociology - SO1                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   D   Advanced level     SO1   SA   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2011-01-21