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SYLLABUS

Sociology 2, continuation course , 30 ECTS Credits

COURSE CATEGORY   Fristående kurs MAIN FIELD OF STUDY   Sociology - SOA SUBJECT AREA     COURSE CODE   731G02

AIM OF THE COURSE

On completion of the course, the student should be able to - account for basic concepts, arguments and perspectives within modern macro- and microsociological theory, - analyse phenomena in modern society by means of various sociological theories from both a macro and a micro perspective, - demonstrate a critical approach to different positions that are brought forward in the public debate, - demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental advantages and disadvantages of qualitative and quantitative methods, - account for the basic thoughts behind hypothesis testing confidence interval and statistical relationships, - analyse quantitative data by means of basic descriptive and statistical analysis, - design a questionnaire, collect own quantitative data by means of a questionnaire, interview or quantitative contents analysis of materials from the Internet, - code, process and analyse independently collected material, - In writing, report the collection and analysis work of own quantitative data in the form of an essay.

CONTENTS

Macrosociological Theories II, 7.5 HE credits (Makrosociologiska teorier II) The course covers modern macrosociological theories with specific consideration to the social, economic and political social changes that come with globalisation. Microsociological Theories II, 7.5 credits (Mikrosociologiska teorier II) The course gives an advanced study in and a broadened understanding of microsociological theories. The course highlights the differences between various theory traditions regarding basic assumptions about the nature of man and the society. Quantitative Research Methods, 7.5 HE credits (Sociologisk metod med kvantitativ inriktning) The course begins with a science theory-oriented discussion about quantitative and qualitative methods. This is followed by elementary probability theory, normal distribution, sampling and sampling distribution, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals of means and mean difference, of proportions and difference of proportions, Chi-2 test, correlation, design of the attitude index and elementary correlation analysis by means of regression line. Essay, 7.5 HE credits (Uppsats) Formulation of a research issue and collection of own quantitative data. This takes place by means of an independently designed questionnaire or classification scheme for contents analysis. The collected data is coded, processed and analysed independently and is then reported in writing in the form of an essay. The essay is presented at a seminar, where the student should also publicly discuss another essay.

TEACHING

The teaching takes the form of lectures, independent group work with assigned discussion issues, compulsory presentations and active participation in the seminars. Also included is practical proficiency training in statistic data analysis, compulsory written assignments in data analysis with feedback and joint reviews. Practical exercises in questionnaire construction with presentations at seminars are also included, as well as carrying out an own quantitative study with a presentation at a seminar.

EXAMINATION

The examination formats vary, depending on the contents and planning of the different modules. Apart from compulsory seminars and written assignments, both a take-home examination and a written examination and presentation of an own essay and critical review of another student's essay at seminar. 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

Completed Sociology, basic course with at least 22.5 HE credits approved, which should include the modules Macrosociological Theories 7.5 HE credits, Microsociological Theories 7.5 HE credits and Basic Research Methods 7.5 HE credits (or the equivalent).

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 2, continuation course Sociologi 2, fortsättningskurs   Department responsible for the course or equivalent: IBL - Department of Behavioural Science and Learning             Registrar No: LiU-2008/00111   Course Code: 731G02           Exam codes: see Local Computer System       Subject/Subject Area : Sociology - SOA                       Level   Education level     Subject Area Code   Field of Education   G1X   Basic level     SOA   SA   The syllabus was approved by the Board of Faculty of Arts and Science 2007-03-16