Module Code - Title:

SO4032 - INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 2

Year Last Offered:

2025/6

Hours Per Week:

Lecture

2

Lab

0

Tutorial

1

Other

0

Private

7

Credits

6

Grading Type:

N

Prerequisite Modules:

Rationale and Purpose of the Module:

This module aims to better acquaint students with the discipline and field of sociology, including the work of contemporary sociologists, and to provide them with strong foundation of knowledge in preparation for further sociology modules. In addition to enhancing students awareness and understanding of key sociological theories, concepts and issues, this module is oriented to developing students ability to use sociology as an analytical tool. Finally, this module also seeks to promote valuable skills in critical thinking, writing, referencing, and research.

Syllabus:

An introduction to deviance, crime and control. Crime Statistics Sociological approaches to explaining crime Sanctions Prison Concepts of race and ethnicity Manifestations of diversity Representations of race and ethnicity in the media. Racism and public attitudes towards cultural diversity, minorities and immigrants An introduction to the sociology of religion Secularisation Civil Religion and Invisible religion Social class The continuing relevance of class Class, consumption and identity Class, cultural capital and consumption

Learning Outcomes:

Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)

On successful completion of this module, students will be able to: * Define a range of sociological concepts used within substantive fields of sociology. * Use sociological concepts in explaining everyday life. * Illustrate the applicability of sociological concepts to everyday life. * Critique the validity of official statistics. * Employ appropriate sociological literature.

Affective (Attitudes and Values)

N/A

Psychomotor (Physical Skills)

N/A

How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:

Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):

Prime Texts:

Fulcher, J. and Scott, J. (2007) Sociology, 3rd ed., Oxford , Oxford University Press

Bruce, S. and Yearley, S. (2006) The Sage Dictionary of Sociology , London: Sage

Other Relevant Texts:

Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:

Semester(s) Module is Offered:

Spring

Module Leader:

James.Carr@ul.ie