SC164-4-SP-CO:
Introduction to United States Sociology
2015/16
Sociology and Criminology
Colchester Campus
Spring
Undergraduate: Level 4
Current
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Requisites for this module
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BA T700 American Studies (United States),
BA T708 American Studies (United States) (Including Year Abroad),
BA T7P3 American Studies (United States) with Film,
BA T7W6 American Studies (United States) with Film (Including Year Abroad),
BA MT27 Criminology and American Studies (Including Year Abroad),
BA MT2R Criminology and American Studies
This module explores some important and exciting interpretations of American society. We will focus on several key sociologists, particularly those who have focused on specific places in the US and who used travel and participant observation as methods of research. Our appreciation of American society will balance the 'big picture' with studies of small social worlds. It will look at the wide geographical expanses of the country as well as cities such as Chicago and Los Angeles. The module examines how issues and concepts such as democracy, individualism, inequality, gender roles, poverty, cities, gangs and guns became sources of enchantment and disenchantment. We will cover one key sociologist each week. By the end of the term, the student will have a broad appreciation of a variety of understandings of American society and the relevance of sociological thinking to them.
No information available.
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Compulsory for:
BA American Studies, BA American Studies with Film, BA Criminology and American Studies
1 hour lecture + 1 hour class per week
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
Coursework |
ASSIGNMENT 1 |
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50% |
Coursework |
ASSIGNMENT 2 |
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50% |
Exam |
Main exam: 120 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Carlos Gigoux
Rosa Chandler, First Year Administrator, email: rosa.chandler@essex.ac.uk, telephone 01206 874892
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Dr Lydia Martens
The University of Keele
Senior Lecturer
Available via Moodle
No lecture recording information available for this module.
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