| Module Code: |
H6ISO |
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Long Title
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Introduction to Sociology
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Title
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Introduction to Sociology
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| Module Level: |
LEVEL 6 |
| EQF Level: |
5 |
| EHEA Level: |
Short Cycle |
| Module Author: |
Laura Costelloe |
| Departments: |
NCI Learning & Teaching
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| Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff |
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Demonstrate knowledge of the major theories and issues relating to sociology. |
| LO2 |
Demonstrate an understanding of sociology as a discipline, its origins and development. |
| LO3 |
Compare and contrast how different groups are treated around such themes as race, gender and social structure. |
| LO4 |
Identify how social issues inform public policy on such issues as crime, health and education. |
| LO5 |
Discuss the relevance of sociological concepts and theories in relation to the distribution of wealth and resources. |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Key theorists and theoretical approaches in Sociology
Various theoretical approaches to sociology such as Durkheim,Weber Marx
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Development and origins of sociology as a discipline
- The language of sociology
- Social interaction
- Social relations, groups and institutions of society
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Social stratification and inequality
Exploration of themes such as ethnicity, gender and social structure and how membership of these groups may affect life chances
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Development of public policy from a sociological perspective
Exploration of the way in which public policy is developed around such issues as education, crime and health.
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Sociological debates in contemporary society
Investigation of the latest changes in society (such as the collapse of the Irish economy) using a sociological lens
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 50.00% |
| End of Module Assessment | 50.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
| Coursework |
| Assessment Type: |
Essay |
% of total: |
50 |
| Assessment Date: |
n/a |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
The learner will be asked to present an essay based on an issue using the tools of sociological investigation. The topic can be selected in collaboration with the lecturer. It will be an individual assignment in which the learner will demonstrate an ability to research with a sociological perspective. The essay should present the findings of the research alongside the relevant theoretical approaches. |
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| End of Module Assessment |
| Assessment Type: |
Terminal Exam |
% of total: |
50 |
| Assessment Date: |
End-of-Semester |
Outcome addressed: |
1,2,3,4,5 |
| Non-Marked: |
No |
Assessment Description:
n/a |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat failed items
The student must repeat any item failed
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NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours |
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
per week |
2 |
Once per semester |
0.17 |
| Independent Learning |
No Description |
8.5 |
Once per semester |
0.71 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.17 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Independent Learning |
No Description |
8.5 |
Once per semester |
0.71 |
| Lecture |
per week |
2 |
Once per semester |
0.17 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
0.17 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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Cohen, R. and Kennedy, P.. (2013), Global Sociology, 3rd ed.. Palgrave Macmillan, Basingstoke.
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Craib, I.. (1997), Classical Social Theory, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
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Giddens, A. and Sutton, P.W.. (2012), Sociology, 7th ed.. Polity, UK.
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Ritzer, G.. (2011), Sociological Theory, 6th ed.. McGraw Hill, New York.
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Share, P., Corcoran, M. and Conway, B.. (2012), Sociology of Ireland, Gill and Macmillan, Dublin.
| | Supplementary Book Resources |
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Chambliss, D.F. and Schutt, R.K.. (2013), Making Sense of the Social World: methods of investigation, 4th ed. Sage, London.
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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[Journal], Irish Journal of Sociology.
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