Course - Social Interaction - SOS8541
SOS8541 - Social Interaction
About
Examination arrangement
Examination arrangement: Assignment
Grade: Passed / Not Passed
| Evaluation | Weighting | Duration | Grade deviation | Examination aids |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assignment | 100/100 |
Course content
The course will provide an introduction and overview of key perspectives and current theories related to social interaction. The original contributions within the tradition, from among others Blumer, Garfinkel, Goffman, Strauss, Collins, Fine and Rawls are central in the course. Emphasis is also placed on an understanding of how the insights from this "microsociological" tradition can be regarded as generic sociological perspectives on society and social development. Theories from social interactionism will be elucidated by linking them to contemporary social phenomena. Active student participation and the use of everyday examples bring theories and perspectives close to the students' own lives.
Learning outcome
Knowledge - the student shall:
* have insight into central theories, discussions and research related to social interaction.
* have the ability to critically analyze the relevance of these theories according to understanding of community and development.
Skills - the student shall demonstrate the ability to:
* be able to use theories of social interaction as an analytical tool for investigating and understanding social phenomena and problems.
* develop and disseminate such theories' relevance for understanding trends in society today.
Learning methods and activities
Both lectures and seminars will be given in the course. Active student participation is required (flipped classroom), and there will be excursions to observe and discuss various "social arenas". Supervision of the paper. The paper is to be an independent discussion of a topic taught in lectures, and is to consist of 20 pages. If 6 or fewer students sign up for a planned course during the first 2 teaching weeks, the course will be offered as an instructed reading course.
Further on evaluation
Form of assessment: Individual paper. An identical version of the exam paper cannot be used directly in the PhD thesis as an article or a chapter. A revised version of the exam paper may be included in the thesis. When repeating a failed exam, the candidate can submit a revised version of a previously submitted paper in the course. If the submission is a revised version of a previously submitted paper, this must be specified in the paper.
Recommended previous knowledge
None.
Required previous knowledge
Master's degree in Sociology or equivalent.
Course materials
To be decided at the start of the semester.
Credit reductions
| Course code | Reduction | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOS3523 | 10.0 | AUTUMN 2023 | |
| SOS8530 | 5.0 | AUTUMN 2023 |
No
Version: 1
Credits:
10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level
Term no.: 1
Teaching semester: AUTUMN 2024
Language of instruction: Norwegian
Location: Trondheim
- Sociology
Department with academic responsibility
Department of Sociology and Political Science
Examination
Examination arrangement: Assignment
- Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
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Autumn
ORD
Assignment
100/100
Release
2024-11-18Submission
2024-12-02
09:00
15:00 -
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.
For more information regarding registration for examination and examination procedures, see "Innsida - Exams"