Sociology of Social Change (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

After completion of the course the student is able to
- identify the sociological perspectives in the debates about social change
- specify social change on different levels
- evaluate and proportion social changes and debates about social change with broad historical developments.

Execution methods

Teaching profile: ONLINE 2.

Accomplishment methods

The course is completed by reading the literature and taking a book exam (on EXAM).

Content

Sociology initially rose from the need to understand occurring changes in society. Today social change still is at the center of sociology. On this course the student will get acquainted with the sociological perspective to societal changes on different levels by examining different themes and approaches. The basic premise on the course is that changes in society can not be grasped as simple transitions from one societal formation to another, but changes must be understood as stratified, fragmented, discontinuous and asynchronous processes.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Fail (0): Performance is highly deficient or erroneous. The work may be based on serious misunderstandings.

Sufficient (1): Performance is lacking in scope, superficial, or corresponds poorly to the assignment. The author merely lists things out of context.

Satisfactory (2): The performance mainly repeats the content of the course or addresses them one-sidedly. The work may contain errors or obscurities.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good (3): Performance corresponds to the assignment, manifesting skills to analyse and justify the content of the course. The work may contain some deficiencies.

Very good (4): The author has addressed the issue comprehensively. Performance manifest comprehension and skills to critically analyse and argue the content of the course.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent (5): Performance delineates an extensive whole and the author can apply knowledge in a multifaceted way or place it in various contexts. The work manifests independency and insight, and it is a flawless entity that involves justified thinking or critical contemplation. The work is well written and implemented.