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SOS2000 - Theories and Models in Sociology

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Home examination
Grade: Letter grades
Term:  Autumn

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Home examination 100/100 1 days

Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: School exam
Grade: Letter grades
Term:  Spring

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
School exam 100/100 4 hours E

Course content

This course examines the relationship between different research designs, theories and models in sociological research. The course emphasizes how sociological theory is used and developed in practical research. Furthermore, it provides insight into how different sociological paradigms have different approaches to the relationship between theory and empiricism. An important aim of the course is to train the students in reflexivity, disciplined creativity and the ability to assess research quality in the face of specific research programs.

Learning outcome

Knowledge - the student shall:

  • recognize different uses of theories, models and research designs in sociology.
  • be able to account for how different sociological research and theory traditions handle the relationship between theory and empiricism, and how this in turn is related to the use of specific research methods.

Skills - the students shall demonstrate the ability to:

  • learn to reflect on the sociological relevance of research problems.
  • learn to assess the relationship between theory and data in empirical research, and where the research can be placed within different sociological traditions.
  • acquire a grip for theorizing.

Learning methods and activities

Intensive lectures/ seminars equivalent to 4 hours per week the first half of the semester. The compulsory activities can only be completed in the spring semester.

Compulsory assignments

  • Obligatoriske aktiviteter oppgis ved semesterstart

Further on evaluation

Form of assessment: A four hour written exam.

Required previous knowledge

SOS1000 and SOS1002, or SOS1001 and SOS1002, or the equivalent. The requirement must be fulfilled to be admitted to the course.

Course materials

To be announced at the beginning of the semester.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  SPRING 2025

Language of instruction: -

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Home examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Home examination 100/100

Release
2024-11-25

Submission
2024-11-26


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15:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates

Examination arrangement: School exam

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Spring ORD School exam 100/100 E INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
Examination

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