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Module Title	Social and Economic Studies
Module Code	CM107
School	School of Communications
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr Neil O'Boyle	Office Number	C178
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module introduces students to concepts and theories from social studies and examines how they inform analyses of modern societies. In particular, the notion of the 'sociological imagination' is central to encouraging students to develop a critique of both macro and micro social phenomena. Students consider the question of 'what is sociology'?; what are its origins; its key terms and concepts and how sociological concepts, such as socialisation, social class, globalisation and gender are usefully applied to make sense of our experiences in the world.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the core concepts of the theoretical perspectives examined within the module.
2. Debate and defend a theoretically informed social analysis 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.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	25	Weekly Lecture
Seminars	12	Seminars: Attentance and Participation
Independent Study	90	Reading, Research and Writing
Assignment Completion	35	Essay
Online activity	40	Use of course-related material on Moodle
Independent Study	30	Accessing academic texts and journals
Assignment Completion	18	Seminar presentation
Total Workload: 250

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

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

1. Sociological Perspective-Enlightenment & Founding Fathers

2. Capitalism

3. Religion and Rationality

4. Changing Social Structures-The Family

5. Globalization

6. Stratification and Social Class

7. Sex, Gender and Sexual orientation

8. Race, Ethnicity and Migration

9. Risk Society

10. Politics, Power, & Social Movements

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable

Indicative Reading List

Giddens, Anthony: 2006, Sociology,
Hall, Stuart: 1992, Formations of Modernity,
McDonald, Bernadette: 2009, An Introduction to Sociology in Ireland, 2nd, Gill & Macmillan,

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

AFU	Age Friendly University Programme
CS	BA in Communication Studies

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