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    Overview

    Builds on the theoretical knowledge acquired by students at 100-, 200- and 300-level. Supplements SOCI490.

    The paper pays special emphasis on the application of this knowledge to contemporary social problems. Students will be asked to trouble their analytical lens, appreciate how social problems are part of the fabric of society and discuss ways by which they could be addressed.

    About this paper

    Paper title Advanced Sociological Theory
    Subject Sociology
    EFTS 0.1667
    Points 20 points
    Teaching period Semester 1 (On campus)
    Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) $1,240.75
    International Tuition Fees Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website.
    Prerequisite
    72 300-level SOCI points
    Notes
    Students who have not passed the normal prerequisite may be admitted with approval from the Head of Department.
    Contact
    sgsw@otago.ac.nz
    Teaching staff

    Tui Rakuita

    Paper Structure
    The paper covers these key areas:
    • Theoretical perspectives on social problems
    • The interface between personal and social issues
    • Identification of local and global contemporary challenges
    • Theoretically informed responses to social problems
    Teaching Arrangements
    A two-hour on-campus workshop per week.
    Textbooks
    There is no set text. Readings will be made available on Blackboard.
    Graduate Attributes Emphasised
    Critical thinking.
    View more information about Otago's graduate attributes.
    Learning Outcomes
    Students who successfully complete this paper will be able to:
    • Use sociological theory to critically engage with social problems
    • Identify oppressive social structures and their relationship to social problems
    • Advance theoretical considerations to an identified case study of a social issue

    Timetable

    Semester 1

    Location
    Dunedin
    Teaching method
    This paper is taught On Campus
    Learning management system
    Blackboard

    Lecture

    Stream Days Times Weeks
    Attend
    A1 Monday 09:00-11:50 9-13, 15-22
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