Aim: An understanding of Sociology and the social sciences; differentiation between common sense and Sociological thinking.
Content: What are the social sciences and how do we “do” Sociology.
Aim: Examination of definitions and theory of social problems, and intervention into social problems. Content: The sociology of social issues/problems approached through theory and case studies, such as crime and deviance, ill-health
Aim: To present principles and practice in carrying out social science research projects. Content: Principles of social research methods, practice of social research, scope and practice of contemporary information technology in research.
Aim: Introducing students to contemporary theorists in the discipline. Content: Overview of theorists; approaches, trends and major concerns.
Aim: Examination of the processes of economic and social development. Content: Theories of development; poverty; rural sociology; urban sociology.
