Module Details
Module Code: |
SOCS H8010 |
Full Title:
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Sociology 1 (CYW)
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Kevin Howard
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Module Description: |
This module introduces students of Community Youth Work to the discipline of Sociology, equipping them with the concepts to examine the interaction between individuals and their social contexts.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Explain CW Mills' concept of the Sociological Imagination. |
MLO2 |
Discuss the notion of Socialisation and explain key social institutions. |
MLO3 |
Explain the meanings and demonstrate the inter-relationship between Social Stratification and Social Mobility. |
MLO4 |
Examine the dynamics in the interplay of sameness and difference. |
MLO5 |
Describe the main steps and issues in sociological research. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
The sociological imagination
Key concepts and perspectives in Sociology
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Key institutions and social contexts
Individuals and social institutions
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Socialisation and social boundaries
The construction of in-groups and out-groups
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Social Stratification and Social Mobility
Castes, classes, opportunity hoarding and social closure
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Sociological investigation
Sociology as science, main research methods, ethics of research
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Project | 40.00% |
Final Examination | 60.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull-time
Reassessment Requirement |
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full-time |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
n/a |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
Tutorial |
Contact |
n/a |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
n/a |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Directed Reading |
Non Contact |
n/a |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
9.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
This module has no Part-time workload. |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Share, P. Corcoran, M and Conway, B. (2012), A Sociology of Ireland, 4th. Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 0717149846].
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McDonald, B.. (2014), An Introduction to Sociology in Ireland, 3rd. Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717156221].
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Schaefer, Richard T. Sociology, McGraw Hill (2006) 9th edition.
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Lawlor, K, de Roiste, A & Devlin, M. Young People in Contemporary Ireland, Gill & Macmillan (2007).
| This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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Podcast, Warburton, N and Edmunds, D. (2015), John Brewer on C. Wright Mills,
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Podcast, Vincent, Bryan. (2019), The Trouble with Social Mobility, London, BBC,
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Website, Growing up in Ireland,
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Podcast, Hashi, M. (2017), Adventures in Social Mobility, London, BBC,
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Website, Gov of Ireland. Census of Ireland, Dublin,
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Website, Economic & Social Reseach Institute,
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Website, The Office of Social Inclusion,
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