Section: Year 1 and 2
Subject and Centre Specific Information
Sociology 1 consists of two half-courses, Sociology 1A (taught in the first semester), and Sociology 1B (taught in the second semester). Sociology students must take both courses.
There will be two lectures per week, from 2-2.50 p.m. as follows:
Tuesdays : George Square Lecture Theatre
Fridays : George Square Lecture Theatre
Course Organiser: Dr James Kennedy
Room 6.28, Chrystal Macmillan Building
Tel. 650 4250
J.Kennedy@ed.ac.uk
Office Hours (Semesters): Thursdays 2.00-4.00 term time
Course Administrator - June Connor
Room G.04/G.05, Chrystal Macmillan Building
Tel. 650 4001 June.E.Connor@ed.ac.uk
Sociology 1A Handbook 2011-2012
This course is designed to introduce you to some of the key ideas of the discipline of sociology by examining the relationship between ‘individuals’ and ‘societies’. The course explores how wider social processes shape individual lives and how changes that occur around us influence our sense of self. The course therefore stresses the importance of sociological perspectives oriented around understanding the role of concepts such as social order and social change. The course also investigates how these perspectives aid our understanding of issues such as contemporary culture and nationalism and their impact upon social relations.
There will be two lectures per week, from 2-2.50 p.m. as follows:
Tuesdays : George Square Lecture Theatre
Fridays : George Square Lecture Theatre
Course Organiser: Adi Bharadwaj
Room 6.21, Chrystal Macmillan Building
Tel. 651 1382
Adi.Bharadwaj@ed.ac.uk
Office hours: Tuesdays 11.00-13.00
Course Administrator - June Connor
Room G.04/G.05, Chrystal Macmillan Building
Tel. 650 4001 June.E.Connor@ed.ac.uk
Sociology 1B Course Handbook 2010-2011
This course is designed to explore sociological thinking with regard to a number of issues of contemporary concern in modern society. It examines basic sociological assumptions explaining the different forces that shape our lives and revealing the complex relationships between the individual and society, between private issues and public problems. Topics will include faith and disenchantment, substance use, health and illness and deviance.
No prior knowledge of Sociology required.
Students may do 1A or 1B as self standing courses but all sociology students must take both courses.
Each half course requires one essay of 1500 words and a two hour examination at the end of the semester in which the course is taught. Students must answer two questions in each exam.
There will be two lectures a week from 2.00 - 2.50 p.m.
in Lecture Theatre C, David Hume Tower
Course Organiser - Steve Kemp
Room 5.09, Chrystal Macmillan Building
Tel. 650-3895
S.Kemp@ed.ac.uk
Course Administrator - June Connor
Room G.04/G.05, Chrystal Macmillan Building
Tel. 650 4001
June.E.Connor@ed.ac.uk
Sociology 2 Handbook 2011-2012
This half course examines aspects of the development of late modern societies, and related transformations of identity, from a sociological perspective. It looks at social change from a historical perspective and considers the relevance of ideas of 'globalization' and 'identity' to understanding the present day. It also considers the significance of issues of risk and environment in contemporary social life. Most themes will be based on UK material, but some also draw on material from elsewhere in Europe, Asia and North America.
Erasmus Exchange in Copenhagen
Joint and single honours Sociology students in second year may apply to spend their third year at the University of Copenhagen under the Erasmus exchange scheme. This is an ideal opportunity to study abroad at a leading university which is host to many international students. Many courses at Copenhagen are offered in English so fluency in Danish is not required.
You can find out more about the Erasmus scheme here:
http://www.international.ed.ac.uk/exchanges/Erasmus/index.html
And more about the University of Copenhagen here:
If you are interested please contact Steve Kemp, s.kemp@ed.ac.uk before November 30th.
One essay, a tutorial participation component and a degree examination in December. In order to pass Sociology 2 you must achieve an overall mark of at least 40%. You must also achieve a mark of at least 40% in the exam. In order to proceed to Sociology Honours, a mark of at least 50% overall must be achieved.
Students should also refer to the School's Handbook for courses in Years 1 and 2 for further guidance.
This page was published on 3 October 2011