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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2010 - 2011
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Description This module will introduce the nursing student to Sociological concepts and theories. It will explore how culture, social and economics characterises of people's environments influences their experience of health and illness. It will develop a sociological awareness which will assist the nurses to use sociology to ask appropriate questions and consider relevant factors in their care of the patient/client. This module will enable the student to gain an understanding of the social changes taking place in society - from family structures and belief systems to the influences of social institutions on both the patients/clients experience of health and illness as well as the nurses ability to care in a changing environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the major theoretical approaches and concepts in sociology 2. Discuss the relevance of sociology to the study of health and illness 3. Demonstrate an understanding of the socialisation process both in society and nursing 4. Identify theoretical approaches to the sociological debates of health and illness 5. Illustrate an understanding of how family, religion, culture, sexuality and gender influences an individual's or groups comprehension of health and illness in a changing Ireland | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities SocialisationExplore the effects of the socialisation process by investigating the norms, values and belief systems of society. How we go from child to adult - from lay person to professional - how we become a patientGender and healthInvestigate whethert it matters being a woman or man in relation to health. The effects of mascuilinity or feminity.Social InstitutionsDiscuss how the main institutions - family - education - religion can influence our healthSocial Class & InequalityMain theories of class. Develop an understanding of how class and inequality can shape our understanding of health and illnessCulture & EthnicityExamine how culture and/or etnicity can shape our understanding of health and illness. Explore our understanding of who why people become ill.Sexuality and healthDescribe how a person's sexuality is an influential factor in your health.Labelling and StigmaDiscuss how our physical, psychological or our social difference affects our health status | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Programme or List of Programmes |
BNCG | BSc in Children's & General Nursing |
BNGN | BSc in Nursing (General) |
BNID | BSc in Nursing (Intellectual Disability) |
BNPY | BSc in Nursing (Psychiatric) |
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