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SOS-2001: Sociological perspectives Work Load
10 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
Theoretical subject. | Level of course/Year of study
Normally third year. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring
| Objectives
The course aims to present the most important techniques and perspectives of contemporary, modern sociological analysis to show various theoretical perspectives form the basis for analyses of social phenomena. How do various sociological theories explain conditions in society? What do they tell us about the behaviour of people and the life of the community?
The analytical perspectives presented will among others include a presentation of the following theoretical topics: voluntary versus deterministic action, social conflict versus socal integration, realism versus constructivism, individualism versus structuralism, social norms, culture and social systems. What scope and which limitations do the various analytical perspectives have? | Form of teaching
Lectures 2 hours a week. | Exam and assessment
6 hour examination.
Examinations are evalutated using a five-stage scale of grading, from A-E, for those that are passed, and F for a failed examination.
The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester. | Date(s) of written examination
15.03.2007
The exam date is preliminary and may be subject to change. Definitive exam date will be announced on the notice boards at the faculties in the beginning of May for the spring semester and in the beginning of November for the autumn semester. | Contact person/lecturer
Gøril Erikstad | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. |
Teaching spring 2007
Orienteringsmøte: 8. januar 2007 kl 1015, rom B-1004 (SVHUM) | | Forelesning | Første gang: 9. januar 2007 kl 1215, rom C-1007
Foreleser F.aman. Anne Britt Flemmen
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