This module will apply sociological perspectives to the understanding of substantive social issues. These will include the family and the life course, childhood, education, work and leisure and health, and the extent to which life chances differ according to social class, gender, ethnicity and sexual orientation. Sociological studies and recent evidence of changes in society will be examined.

One unseen examination under examination conditions

Weekly whole group formal lecture, supported by weekly part-group seminars. Seminars will support students' learning through giving guidance on the use of independent study time, through supporting the development of study and other key skills, through encouraging students to engage with the major ideas and themes introduced in lectures via discussions guided by questions on central issues and through preparing students for their assessment. In addition, students are encouraged to seek individual tutorial guidance relating to their progress and performance.

Macionis, J. & Plummer, J. (2002) 'Sociology: A Global Introduction', Prentice Hall.
Marsh, I. (ed) (2000, 2nd ed) 'Sociology: Making Sense of Society', Pearson Education.
Bilton, T. (2002) Introductory Sociology

Sociology Lab with PCs with standard software suite