Module Details

Module Code: SOCS H8010
Full Title: Sociology 1 (CYW)
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Kevin Howard
Departments: Unknown
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.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# 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).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
The sociological imagination
Key concepts and perspectives in Sociology
Key institutions and social contexts
Individuals and social institutions
Socialisation and social boundaries
The construction of in-groups and out-groups
Social Stratification and Social Mobility
Castes, classes, opportunity hoarding and social closure
Sociological investigation
Sociology as science, main research methods, ethics of research
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project40.00%
Final Examination60.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

No Course Work
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students produce and post a podcast setting out their interpretation of a self-chosen aspect of the module which they would like to research further; what methods they would use and the ethical safeguards they would apply.
No Practical
Final Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 120
Assessment Description
End-of-Semester Final Examination. There are eight questions, two on the each of the Learning Outcomes 1-4, students select one question relating to each of these to answer four in total.
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.

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
Recommended Book Resources
  • Share, P. Corcoran, M and Conway, B. (2012), A Sociology of Ireland, 4th. Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 0717149846].
  • McDonald, B.. (2014), An Introduction to Sociology in Ireland, 3rd. Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, [ISBN: 9780717156221].
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Schaefer, Richard T. Sociology, McGraw Hill (2006) 9th edition.
  • Lawlor, K, de Roiste, A & Devlin, M. Young People in Contemporary Ireland, Gill & Macmillan (2007).
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources