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SOS-1006: Sociology of culture

Work Load
10  credits (ECTS)
Type of course
Theoretical subject.
Level of course/Year of study
Normally first or second year.
Language of instruction
Norwegian
Contents
The course takes up the contribution made by pioneer sociologists towards gaining an understanding of culture and how culture becomes a topic in various branches of sociology. It is biased towards understanding consumptive society, particularly how culture related to children and adolescents evolves.
Form of teaching
Lectures 2 hours a week, seminar 2 hours a week.
Exam and assessment
Essay (10 pages) on a topic linked with the course. Oral exam (totally 30 minutes).

Examinations are evalutated using a five-stage scale of grading, from A-E, for those that are passed, and F for a failed examination.

Evaluated by the lecturer and and external examiner.

The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester.
Contact person/lecturer
Agnes G. Fjeldstad (agnesg@sv.uit.no)/Grethe Karlsen (grethek@sv.uit.no)
Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage.
Homepage
http://uit.no/sosiologi/2001/6

Teaching spring 2007
Orienteringsmøte: 8. januar 2007 kl 1015, rom B-1004 (SVHUM)
ForelesningFørste gang: 16. januar 1007 kl 1015, rom B-1004

Foreleser Kristin Josefine Wedset

Duration:1 Semester
Seminar 1Første seminar: torsdag 18. januar kl 1015 (gr. 1) rom C-1003
Seminar 2Første seminar: torsdag 18. januar kl 1215 (gr. 2), rom C-1003
EksamenEksamen: Utlevering av oppgavetekst: 13. mars kl 0930. Innlevering av eksamensoppgave: 20. mars kl 1400. Muntlig eksamen: 19. og 20. april


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