Sociology-one year
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Sociology is the general science about society and social life. Society is created by human beings, through social interaction. At the same time human beings are shaped by the society in which they grow up and live. It is this interplay; the way in which society at the same time both shapes and is shaped by people¿s lives and choices of action, that constitutes the core of sociology as an academic discipline. Sociological knowledge provides an insight into what affects social and societal processes and thus has a very broad application. The one year bachelor level study programme gives an introduction to basic concepts, methods and theories used in the discipline, as well as to a number of topics such as everyday life, youth and identity, social institutions, power and social inequality, poverty and welfare, and the multicultural society. Teaching in some courses is mandatory. The reading list is partly in Norwegian and partly in English.
On successful completion of a bachelor degree in sociology, the candidate should have gained the following benefits with respect to knowledge, skills and general competences:
Knowledge:
The candidate should:
- Have a basic knowledge of central concepts, themes and theories in sociology
- Have insight into how society is structured and how it works
- Have a basic understanding of how society simultaneously forms and is formed by people¿s lives, interests and actions
- Have basic knowledge of different areas and methods used in sociological research
Skills:
The candidate should:
- Be able to critically reflect on social conditions and specific topics in the light of sociological theory
- Be able to acquire relevant information and knowledge and present it in a way that illuminates a topic or research question
- Be able to assess sociological contributions and evaluate the use of theory and methods
- Be able to utilize sociological knowledge in the consideration of social conditions and topics
Competences:
The candidate should:
- Be able to communicate sociological material orally and in writing
- Be able to use sociological knowledge in working with a given topic
- Be able to approach topics and research questions from different perspectives with a view on making practical and ethical choices
Applicants must fulfil the requirements for Norwegian General Study competence as well as language proficiency requirements in Norwegian and English language.
The one year programme provides a basis for further sociological studies at undergraduate and graduate level (bachelor, master and PhD in sociology). The program is also approved in teacher education.
Student exchange is not possible during this one year programme.
No special costs except semester registration fee and syllabus literature.
Exam and assessment methods include written exams, essays and oral presentations.
The study programme is evaluated annually by students using course evaluation studies and by the programme director. The evaluations are included in the university¿s quality assurance system
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