Introduction to Sociology
COURSE INFORMATION:
Place of Study: Shetland College UHI, Lerwick and selected Learning Centres. Contact your local Learning Centre for more details.
Mode of Study: Full-time evening class
Length of course: 1 year (Tuesdays 6.00pm – 9.00pm)
Start Date: September 2011
Entry Requirements: None
COURSE SUMMARY:
Aimed at all levels, this course gives a broad overview of sociology. Key theorists and theories will be discussed including Marxism, Feminism and Functionalism
COURSE CONTENT:
An introduction to the key ideas & theories that underpin sociological thinking. Looking at concepts of society and how humans form & react to their environment.
HOW WILL I STUDY?
With short lectures, group discussions, individual exercises and personal study. Course units are achieved through internal written assessments and 1 external examination. A research portfolio is also to be submitted at the end of the course.
PROGRESSION:
Academic: Higher Sociology
Employment/Career: Course is a useful stepping stone towards a career related to Sociology, following higher education.
Former students have: This course is new to Shetland College UHI.
