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Course Description
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Course Name
Thinking Sociologically
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Course Level Recommendations
Lower
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
In this module we take four key sociological concepts: social class, gender, race and ethnicity and examine (1) their meaning within sociological literature and (2) their meaningfulness as applied to lived human experience.
Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
-Detail the concepts and methods employed by sociologists
-Understand the sociological perspective on the link between individuals and society
-Evaluate arguments advanced by specific sociologists regarding society and social behaviour
-Assess the contribution of sociology to understanding the key features of historical and contemporary societiesTeaching & Learning methods:
24 lecture hours.Assessment:
University scheduled written examination: 100% (120 minutes)
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
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