On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:
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Detail the major theories and key concepts used by sociologists to analyse nature and society.
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Critically assess sociological evidence and argument in the analysis of the relationships between nature and society.
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Evaluate the empirical trends and patterns identified by sociologists exploring issues such as: the relationships between nature and society in rural Ireland, the relationships between socio-economic structures and ecological regimes and how they changed over time.
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Develop an independent and critical perspective on the sociological analyses of nature and society.