Social Deviance and Diagnosis of the Times

2020/2021

Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Goals
The purpose of this course is to address various theoretical and empirical aspects of contemporary sociology relating particularly to the topics of deviance and diagnosis of the times – and how these topics interrelate.

It does so by introducing the students to a wide variety of contemporary sociological (but also social- philosophical, social-psychological etc.) analysis and theories that covers the fields in mention.

The course is not only, however, introductory. It provides the students with the analytical skills enabling them to link empirical and theoretical forms of sociological analysis with each other, and ensures that the students can apply the different perspectives on contemporary society, especially relating to problems of deviance and challenges related to diagnosis of the times.

Moreover, the students will learn to understand as well as analyze argumentation, key concepts and historical background of the perspectives in question

Content
The purpose of this course is to address various theoretical and empirical aspects of contemporary sociology relating particularly to the topics of deviance and diagnosis of the times – and how these topics interrelate.

This course programme – that mainly deals with the interconnection of macro-sociological perspectives/theories and empirical studies - is particularly connected with “Hverdagsliv, Kultur og Emotioner” (Everyday Life, Culture and Emotions), which provides the students with a more micro- sociological oriented approach (theories and perspectives) to doing empirical work.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

  • obtain specialized knowledge about the sociological issues within the field of this specialization
  • obtain specialized knowledge about a wide variety of themes within the field of this specialization

Skills

  • are able, on a high academic level, to assess and elucidate the sociological issues of this specialization.
  • are able, on a high academic level, to describe and report important classical as well new theories of relevance to the specialization.
  • are able to relate the taught sociology to relevant positions within science studies.
  • are able to develop sociological research designs that are relevant to the specialization.
  • are able to assess, analyze and critically engage in the development of the specialization and its area of function.

Competences

have the ability to select, shed light on, discuss and analyze problems by means of the relevant concepts, theories and methodological approaches that have been taught in this specialization.

Type of instruction

The teaching consists of research-based lectures, case work, cluster seminars and discussions, combined with various types of student activities.

Exam

Exams

Name of examSocial Deviance and Diagnosis of the Times
Type of exam
Written exam
The module is evaluated by a written test of 24 hours duration
ECTS5
Assessment7-point grading scale
Type of gradingInternal examination
Criteria of assessmentThe criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures

Facts about the module

Danish titleSamtidsdiagnoser og afvigelser
Module codeBASOC202019C
Module typeCourse
Duration1 semester
SemesterSpring
ECTS5
Language of instructionEnglish
Location of the lectureCampus Aalborg
Responsible for the module

Organisation

Study BoardStudy Board of Sociology
DepartmentDepartment of Sociology and Social Work
FacultyThe Faculty of Social Sciences