Sociology with a Language (with a study abroad year)
(BA) Sociology with a Language (with a study abroad year)
Entry for 2023
FHEQ level
This course is set at Level 6 in the national Framework for Higher Education Qualifications.
Course learning outcomes
explain major sociological concepts and theories, and their application in contemporary sociology
demonstrate knowledge of different societies, and understanding of what may be learned by comparing them
demonstrate understanding and knowledge of key topics and debates in a number of specialised areas in sociology
collate a range of appropriate sources (including paper, audio-visual and electronic sources) and structure material from them to answer a question
assess the strengths and weaknesses of empirical material as evidence for conclusions in specific cases
critically evaluate competing explanations and theories in a range of contexts
formulate research questions and plan how to answer them
identify and use appropriate sociological research methods (including questionnaires, interviews, observations and content analysis)
analyse the ethical implications of social research in a variety of settings
make simple analyses of quantitative and qualitative data using appropriate computer programmes
communicate effectively with others and present information both orally and in writing
conduct a literature search and produce a correctly formatted bibliography
manage their time in long-term study or work programmes
understand the main arguments of extended discourse in standard and some specialised target language, across a varied range of subjects.
communicate effectively, and with confidence, in planned and spontaneous speech and writing, in a variety of formal and informal contexts.
use language and specialised vocabulary with accuracy, appropriate to the level, in speech and in writing.
demonstrate knowledge and understanding of aspects of the general social, political and/or cultural and professional contexts of the language, presented through a range of media, such as text, audio, and audio-visual.
For information on the composition of this course please see either the on-line Undergraduate prospectus for undergraduate related courses or the on-line Postgraduate prospectus for postgraduate related courses.
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