2011-12 Sociology Year 1

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GENERAL INFORMATION

In this booklet you will find information about the structure of your course modulesavailable this year, your core modules and optional and elective modules as well as termand semester dates. All useful information is available on the Year 1 Administrative moduleon Blackboard along with information regarding assessments (essay hand-in, mitigatingcircumstances etc) departmental procedures, student representatives, FAQs etc. Most ofthis information will be explained in more detail at the induction sessions once you start yourcourse.

***OPTIONS FORMS***

Please complete your Module Selection Form and return to me. For planningpurposes I would be really grateful if you could let me know your provisional modulechoices as soon as possible before the start of term by email, telephone, post or fax.

If you change your mind about your optional modules you will have the opportunity tochange them within the first week of term. However, no changes are permitted after the endof week 1 of each semester, so all options for semester 1 must be confirmed by 30September 2011.

Timetables

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SOME BACKGROUND INFORMATION

1. ModulesModule codes ending in:

D are double modules in 1 semester and carry 20 credits

L are single modules linked across two semesters and carry 20 credits in total

The module descriptors are attached and give brief details of the module, includingaims, objectives and mode of assessment. During your second and third years certain

modules have been set as core to your particular degree pathway and are, therefore,compulsory. In addition you may have optional or elective modules to select.

Options

Options must be chosen from the list appropriate to your degree pathway as

supplied in this booklet.

If you wish you can contact your personal tutor to discuss the options to ensure

your learning needs are fully addressed.Electives

A maximum of 30 credits of your optional modules can be elective i.e. modules

from other areas of the University, provided that (i) you meet any pre-requisites; (ii) they are at the appropriate level*(see note below); and (iii) they fitin with your timetable.

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Summer Term: Monday 16 April 2012 Friday 25 May 2012

SEMESTER 1

Monday 26 September 2011 to Friday 20 January 2012

Year 1 registration 19 - 23 SeptemberSem 1 teaching begins Monday 26 SeptemberGuided Study Week (Week 5) no teaching* 24 - 28 October

Sem 1 teaching ends Friday 16 DecemberChristmas Vacation 17 December 8 January Coursework submission by 3pm Tuesday 10thJanuaryExamination period 9 - 20 January

SEMESTER 2

Monday 23 January 2012 to Friday 25 May 2012

Sem 2 teaching begins Monday 23 JanuaryGuided Study Week (Week 6) no teaching* 27 February 2MarchEaster Vacation 31 March 15 AprilSem 2 teaching ends Friday 27 April

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MODULE INFORMATION

Modules

Below you will find a grid outlining the structure of your degree course for your first year (orstage). The core modules (which are compulsory) are listed and you will also see anindication of any optional modules you can choose. The module descriptors later in thisbooklet will indicate the levels and assessments of all modules.

BA SociologyYear One (2011-2012)

Semester 1 Semester 2

SS-1060D Learning Strategies SS-1068D Introduction to Sociology

SS-1065D Social Divisions and Change EITHER SS-1082D Critical Thinking

OR SS-1067D State and Society

SS-1066L Global Society, Local Experiences

SS-1069L Introduction to Philosophy

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MODULE DESCRIPTORS

The module descriptors below are also available on line

Module Catalogue:

http://modcat-view.cen.brad.ac.uk:7777/pls/modv/EMODCAT.MODULE_CATALOGUE

The module descriptors in Module Catalogue may be subject to

slight changes. You will be notified of any changes by yourmodule tutor at the beginning of term.
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Provider: Social Sciences and HumanitiesRelated Department / Subject Area: Applied Social Sciences

Principal Co-Ordinator: Jim Goddard, Friedel Weinert, Fiona McCulloch

Additional Tutors: Liz Shorrocks, Lucy Cockburn, Gavin Bissell, Sarah Arazan

Module Title: Learning Strategies

Module Type: Standard module

Module Code: SS-1060D Module Credit: 20

Teaching Period: Semester 1Academic Year: 2011/2Module Occurrence: A

Level: 1 (Undergraduate)

Prerequisite(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

Aims:To equip you with the necessary skills to meet the demands of academic study.

L i T hi d A t St t

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3. Personal Transferable SkillsOn successful completion of this module you will be able to...

apply written communication, IT and research skills in a range of different contexts.

Mode of Assessment:

1. Assessment Type Duration PercentageOther form of assessment 10%

Description

Test: Introduction to research and referencing skills

2. Assessment Type Duration PercentageCoursework 30%

DescriptionFINAL ASSESSMENT: Journal / Book Review

3. Assessment Type Duration PercentageCoursework 60%

DescriptionFINAL ASSESSMENT: Essay, portfolio, report

Supplementary Assessment:As Original

Outline Syllabus:

Y ill b i d t ki th t ill b i d b f ilit t Withi th

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Module Title: Social Divisions and Change

Module Credit: 20

Module Code: SS-1065D

Academic Year: 2011/2

Teaching Period: Semester 1

Module Occurrence: A

Module Level: 1 (Undergraduate)


Provider: Social Sciences and Humanities

Related Department/Subject Area: Social Sciences and Humanities

Principal Co-ordinator: Dr Marie Macey

Additional Tutor(s): -


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concepts of `structure`, àgency`, ìdentity`, `social class`, `gender` and èthnicity`. You willalso have developed your knowledge of some principal social divisions and how these

intersect and interact to affect people`s lives.

3. Personal Transferable Skills:

On successful completion of this module you will be able to...

critically apply primary and secondary sources and statistical evidence in debate aboutsocial divisions.

Mode of Assessment:

001. Assessment Type Duration Percentage

Coursework 100%

Description

Essay up to 4,000 words

Supplementary Assessment:As Original

Outline Syllabus:The module will examine some of the social divisions that exist in contemporary Britishsociety and how these intersect and interact to affect individuals and groups in ways thatproduce advantaged or disadvantaged outcomes.

V i N 3

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Module Credit: 20

Module Code: SS-1066L





Module Type: Linked 10+10



Principal Co-ordinator: Anthony Murphy




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apply a sociological understanding of global (and local) society to your studies.



use basic research skills.

Mode of Assessment:


Coursework 100%

Description

3,000 - 4,000 word essay

Outline Syllabus:

Political, Cultural and Economic Globalization; Anti-Globalization Critique; Local Experiencesof Globalization; International Trade; Warfare and Globalization; Globalization Futures.

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Module Credit: 20

Module Code: SS-1069L





Module Type: Linked 10+10



Principal Co-ordinator: Roger Fellows

Additional Tutor(s): Friedel Weinert



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2. Subject-Specific Skills:


Apply philosophical arguments in order to illuminate philosophical problems.



apply philosophical analysis to a range of social issues.

Mode of Assessment:


Coursework 50%

Description

1 x 1,500 - 2,000 word essay - at end of Semester 1


Coursework 50%

Description

1 x 1,500 - 2,000 word essay - at end of Semester 2

Outline Syllabus:Theories of Mind, including Descartes and Mind-Body Dualism; Materialism and

Phil hi l B h i i P l C t Mi d d W ld R li d Id li

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Principal Co-ordinator: Paul Muff




Aims:You will be introduced to the main paradigms of sociological theory and methods of

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demonstrate effective written communication skills.

Mode of Assessment:


Coursework 100%

Description3,000 - 4,000 word essay

Outline Syllabus:Theoretical topics will be selected from classical sociological paradigms such asstructuralism, functionalism, symbolic interactionism and post-structuralism; and the works ofleading authors such as Marx, Weber, Durkheim and Goffman. The chosen theoreticalapproaches will be considered in the context of particular sociological issues of the period, to

include social division and the position of the intellectual; the `McDonaldisation` of society,the future of sociology, conflict and consensus.

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Related Department/Subject Area: -

Principal Co-ordinator: Friedel Weinert

Additional Tutor(s): Roger Fellows



Aims:This module aims to provide you with knowledge and understanding of the main rules of

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demonstrate the ability to apply the rules of critical thinking correctly; construct an argumentaround the use of these rules; carry out relevant research in constructing those arguments;demonstrate competency in the use of proper arguments to communicate effectively bothorally and in written form the appropriate application of rules of critical thinking.



communicate effectively orally and in writing; demonstrate more advanced research skills;demonstrate a higher level of analysis of various areas and skills in the synthesis of newarguments, particularly relating to the relationship between arguments and critical discourse;demonstrate advanced IT skills, including the effective use of case studies.

Mode of Assessment:

001. Assessment Type Duration PercentageExamination - closed book 3.00 100%

Description

3 hour unseen examination

Outline Syllabus:Informal Arguments, Deductive and Inductive Arguments, Philosophy of Language(reference and meaning), Truth Tables, Fallacies, Science and Pseudo-Science, Processes

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Principal Co-ordinator: John Slater

Additional Tutor(s): Dr Jim Goddard



Aims:To introduce concepts necessary to analyse contemporary society, politics and welfare and

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recognise theoretical, ideological and political value` bases; show an understanding ofprocesses leading to change within the UK state and its society; contribute to debateconcerning the relationship between the individual and the state. You will also be able tocoherently articulate these in written form.



use media and academic sources to support/criticise personal ideology.

Mode of Assessment:


Examination - closed book 3.00 100%

Description

3 hour unseen exam

Outline Syllabus:Theoretical frameworks within social policy; ideological and practical frameworks of policydevelopment and implementation. Foundations of the welfare state; social policy provision inhealth, welfare, housing, education and social care. Political parties, governance and theBritish State. Institutions of, agents of and contributors to the UK policy process.

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2011-2012

DRAFT

TIMETABLES

YOU ONLY NEED TO GO TO THOSE MODULES MARKED [SOC1]

that stands for the BA in Sociology Year 1

SSCJS/Humanities 2010/11 DRAFT Timetable Year 1, Semester 1

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Rooms: +Chesham Building Management Centre Phoenix Building Horton Building Student Central Building JBPL JB Priestley Library All other rooms in Richmond Building

Degrees: ACJS1 Applied Criminal Jus tice Studies CW1- Creative Writ ing ENG1 - English IHS1 Interdisciplinary Human Studies PC1 Psychology & Crime

PM1 Psychology & Management SOC1 - Sociology SP1 Sociology and Psychology SPS1 Social Policy & Sociology

*School of Management tutorials to be allocated in lectures

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

9

AM

MAN0129L Org Behaviour (L) * [PM1] SS-1080D Literary Theory NM [ENG1]CT1012D Forensics [ACJS1]

Wks 1, 3-5, 8-1210

AM

ACJS1 Library Room 2.7 JBPL

Wks 2, 3 & 6 Grp 1 10-11.30amGrp 2 11.30-1pm

IHS1 Tutor Seminars F Weinert

Wks 4,6,8,10 &12

MAN0101M Business Economics (L)*

[PM1]SS-1066L Global Soc ?? [ACJS1,SOC1,

SPS1]

SS-1071D The Writing Process LS

[CW1]ACJS1 Tutor Seminars

Wks 4,6,8,10 &12

SS-1080D Literary Theory NM [ENG1]PC1 Library Room 2.7 JBPLWks 2, 4 & 6 Grp 1 10-11.30am

Grp 2 11.30-1pm

11

AM

SS-1070L Intro to Crime ?? [ACJS1]

Group 2

SS-1069L Intro to Philosophy RF [IHS1,SOC1, SPS1opt]

SS-1066L Global Soc ?? [ACJS1,SOC1,

SPS1]

SS-1071D The Writing Process LS [CW1]

ACJS1 Tutor SeminarsWks 4,6,8,10 &12

SS-1080D Literary Theory NM [ENG1]

PM1 Tutor Seminars P Sullivan

Wks 4,6,8,10 &12

12

PM

SS-1070L Intro to Crime ?? [ACJS1]

Group 2SS-1069L Intro to Philosophy RF [IHS1,

SOC1, SPS1opt]

SS-1071D The Writing Process LS [CW1]

ACJS1 Tutor SeminarsWks 4,6,8,10 &12

SPS1 Tutor Seminars J Goddard

Wks 4,6,8,10 &12

1

PM

SOC1+SP1 Tutor Seminars IBurkitt Wks 4,6,8,10 &12

SS-1061D Literature & Society JC[CW1, ENG1, IHS1]

ENG1 Tutor Seminars F McCullochWks 4,6,8,10 &12

CT1012D Forensics [ACJS1]Wks 1-3, 5-7, 9-11

SS-1070L Intro to Crime [PC1]Group 3

PC1 Tutor Seminars M HousdenWks 4,6,8,10 &12

2

PM SS-1061D Literature & Society JC

[CW1, ENG1, IHS1]

PM1 Library, 2-3.30pmWks 2, 4 & 6 Room 2.7 JBPL

MAN1061L Intro to Accounting & Finance(L) * [PM1 opt]

SS-1065D Social Divisions ?? [PC1, SOC1,SPS1, SP1]

IHS1 Library 2-3.30pm

Wks 2, 4 & 8 Room 1.7 JBPL

ENG1 Library Room 2.7 JBPL

Wks 2+8 Grp 1 2-3.30pmGrp 2 3.30-5pm

CW1 Tutor Seminars L ShorrocksWks 4,6,8,10 &12

SS-1070L Intro to Crime [PC1]Group 3SS-1070L Intro to Crime [ACJS2]

Group 1

ENG1 Library Room 2.7 JBPLWk 3 Grp 1 2-3.30pm

Grp 2 3.30-5pm

SOC1 & SP1 Library, Room 2.7 JBPLWks 2, 4 & 6 Gp 1 2-3.30pm [SP1]

Gp 2 3.30-5pm

SS-1060D Learning Strategies JG[ACJS1, CW1, PC1, PM1, SOC1, SP1,

SPS1]

3

PM

SS-1061D Literature & Society JC[CW1, ENG1, IHS1]

SS-1065D Social Divisions ?? [PC1, SOC1,SPS1, SP1]

SS-1070L Intro to Crime [ACJS2]Group 1

CW1 Library, 3.30-5pmWks 2, 4 & 6 Room 1.7 JBPL

SS-1060D Learning StrategiesJG [as above]

4

PM

SS-1072L Intro to Psychology PS [IHS1, PC1,

PM1, SP1]

SS-1029L Essentials of Social Psych PM

[PM1, SP1]5

PM

SS-1072L Intro to Psychology PS [IHS1, PC1,PM1, SP1]

SS-1029L Essentials of Social Psych PM[PM1, SP1]

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