SV-427 Sociological specializations

The course is connected to the following study programs

• Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
• Master's Programme in Sociology and Social Work

Teaching language

English

Course contents

The course is divided into two thematic specializations (each of 5 credits). The two themes will vary from year to year. Examples of themes will be prison and substance use, knowledge and education, expertise, environment, gender, class, welfare, upbringing and multicultural societies. The course’s central aim is to give an expanded and strengthened understanding of two sociological themes.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the students will have:

• Increased overview of central issues within thematically defined research fields

• Strengthened ability to analyze key issues within these fields

• Be able to formulate researchable questions and analyse them according to scientific methods of research

• Acquired in-depth knowledge of various forms of scientific thinking

• Strengthened understanding of ongoing debates in sociology

• Be able to analyse critically various sources of information

Examination requirements

Approved mandatory assignment, further information is given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Teaching methods

Lectures and seminars. Information is posted on Canvas. Expected work volume is approximately 280 hours (2 x 140 hours).

Evaluation

The person responsible for the course decides, in cooperation with student representative, the form of student evaluation and whether the course is to have a midway or end of course evaluation in accordance with the quality system for education, chapter 4.1.

Assessment methods and criteria

Portfolio assignment, more information in Canvas

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course	Reduction of Credits
ME-525 – Sociological specializations	10