Courses :: Module, SOCIOLOGICAL IMAGINATION

	Overview
	This introductory module explores the distinctive contribution of the sociological perspective and equips students with the necessary analytical skills to think sociologically about the world around them. Students are encouraged to develop their own sociological imagination through linking their lived experience to the social and historical processes unfolding around them. The module explores how we can see ourselves as shaped by the social world, To do this, the module explores how social structures shape our experiences, discussing concepts such as social interaction, culture, institutions, race, class and gender. The module also explores how Irish society and our place in it has changed over time. It provides students with concepts to help them understand how everyday lives have been changing as Irish society has gone through major social transformations.

Overview

This introductory module explores the distinctive contribution of the sociological perspective and equips students with the necessary analytical skills to think sociologically about the world around them. Students are encouraged to develop their own sociological imagination through linking their lived experience to the social and historical processes unfolding around them.

The module explores how we can see ourselves as shaped by the social world, To do this, the module explores how social structures shape our experiences, discussing concepts such as social interaction, culture, institutions, race, class and gender.

The module also explores how Irish society and our place in it has changed over time. It provides students with concepts to help them understand how everyday lives have been changing as Irish society has gone through major social transformations.

	Learning Outcomes
	On successful completion of the module, students should be able to: Detail and evaluate theories and concepts used by social scientists to develop an understanding of the social forces that shape lived experience. Critically assess the contribution of sociological analysis to an understanding of the key concepts such as class, gender, race and ethnicity which frame individual and collective life chances. Evaluate different kinds of interpretative schemata employed by sociologists to understand the dynamic impact of social structures such as family, education and work in society. Understand how to analyse, evaluate and interpret information. Develop and defend reasoned opinions in oral and written form. Search, obtain and present information. Participate in group discussion.

Learning Outcomes

	Autumn Supplementals/Resits
	Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes Where applicable, Autumn resit students may submit continuous assessment work by a date before the Autumn examination, which will be specified by the department. Students are responsible for familiarising themselves with this deadline. No continuous assessment work will be accepted after this date. If students do not submit by the deadline, the existing continuous assessment mark will be carried forward to the Autumn. University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 60 minutes, On-campus

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