Sociology 1A (SY0115)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : SPS-1-SY1ah

This course introduces some of the key ideas of the discipline by examining the relationship between 'individuals' and 'societies'. Among the topics will be the social nature of the self, the influence of groups, gender identities, nationalism and the city.

Entry Requirements

? Special Arrangements for Entry : A quota of 340 students, with preference given in the following order: (1) First year students admitted to a degree including Sociology (including BA Humanities & Social Science) and Visiting Students holding a written offer of a place; (2) First year students whose main subject is in SSPS, or whose main subject has a joint degree with Sociology (including Religion and Combined Studies); (3) Students taking second-year SSPS half-courses; (4) First Year students taking BA Humanities & Social Science; (5) other first year students in CHSS.

? Costs : Reading Pack will be available for sale. Details given at first lecture and in handbook.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Sociology, (School of Social and Political Studies, Schedule J)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
20/09/2005	14:00	14:50	Lecture Theatre, George Square Theatre	Central

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	14:50	Central
Lecture	Friday	14:00	14:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Plus tutorials.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

To understand certain key sociological concepts, particularly those which link 'individuals' to 'society'. To develop an introductory understanding of the relationship between sociological argument and evidence.