Youth sociology - 1 year Programme

This programme presents an introduction to sociology which focuses questions related to youth.

The various modules are part of the Sociology bachelor at HSF University College, and can be incorporated in a university degree, or may serve as part of a teacher training education.

Students shall

• demonstrate basic knowledge on important sociological theories and perspectives, and learn how to use these theories in social analysis of questions related to youth. Theories about the socialisation which goes on in institutions lik the family, in the neighborhood, in education and in the media, are of central interest.
• show the ability to apply sociological theory on topics like the marginalisation of youth, changing sex roles and identities, and on the contrasting experience of growing up in urban versus rural areas
• acquire basic knowledge on how to conduct social research, and learn about the strengths and weaknesses of social data analysis

The programme has four modules, each one is fifteen ECTS credits:

• Sociological perspectives
• Social data analysis
• Social institutions
• Culture sociology

The modules can be attended seperately and/or in combination with other programmes.

Lectures, seminars, papers.

None

A variety of exams are used such as written exams, oral examination and written papers with tutoring.

View the various modules