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Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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Description This module introduces students to concepts and theories from social studies and examines how they inform critical analysis of modern societies. Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism and Structuralism are the key theoretical perspectives addressed within the module. The module is organised around two strands; (I) the origins and and socio-economic structures within which social studies has evolved; (ii) the construction of social identities in terms of citizenship, class, ethnicity, family, gender, race and sexuality. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Learning Outcomes 1. Explain the core concepts of the theoretical perspectives examined within the module. 2. Debate and defend a theoretically informed social analyse of a chosen topic within a seminar context. 3. Recognise the key determinants of social change. 4. Write a concise and logical seminar report. 5. Apply contrasting theoretical perspectives to social questions within a written assignment. 6. Reference assignments and seminar reports according to the Harvard System. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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Learning Activities Understanding FamiliesGender, and SexualitiesOrigins and Meanings of Social StudiesSociological PerspectivesSociology of Class and StratificationKey Features of Capitalist SocietiesConsumption and ConsumerismGlobalisation and New ImperialismRace and EthnicitySociology of Religions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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