SS6P51 - Sociology Project (2016/17)
| Module specification | Module approved to run in 2016/17 | ||||||||||||
| Module title | Sociology Project | ||||||||||||
| Module level | Honours (06) | ||||||||||||
| Credit rating for module | 15 | ||||||||||||
| School | School of Social Sciences | ||||||||||||
| Total study hours | 150 | ||||||||||||
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| Running in 2016/17(Please note that module timeslots are subject to change) |
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Module summary
The students identify and evaluate the theoretical and methodological issues involved in investigating a topic of their choice. They are encouraged and guided, through one-to-one supervision, to apply the conceptual understanding gained in their course of study to a substantive issue. The students design an in-depth piece of sociological research and analysis in an area of their choice. In the first half of this module students will learn about different aspects of writing a project.
Prior learning requirements
All core sociology modules at levels 4 and 5
Module aims
A1. The students will use theoretical and empirical knowledge, research and analytical skills gained in their programme of study to investigate the topic and formulate a project.
A2. They will develop and produce a research proposal relating to the topic of their choice.
Syllabus
1. Workshops on
- Research Question
- Literature Review
- Research Design – qualitative methods
- Research design – quantitative methods
- Ethics
2. Independent work leading to a 4000-6000 words project.
Learning and teaching
In the first part of the term weekly workshops will provide the students with guidance on doing their projects and give them opportunities to discuss progress. Supervisors will be allocated on the basis of their research and scholarship expertise in a particular topic. Learning will also be guided by reading and resources made available through the VLE.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this module students will be able to:
(LO1) Identify an area or theme worthy of sociological enquiry
(LO2) Use theoretical and empirical knowledge, research and analytical skills gained in their course of study to investigate an area and formulate a dissertation
(LO3) Undertake a literature search and review.
(LO4) Suggest appropriate methodology and methods of analysis
(LO5) Write a well-presented piece of work in the conventional academic format using documented sources
(LO6) Respond constructively and productively to regular feedback throughout the developmental period of an independent project.
Assessment strategy
In week 30 students submit a 4000-6000 words project with 90% weighting. They have to attend and demonstrate their response to the feedback given in at least 3 supervisory sessions to pass the module (10%).
Bibliography
Bryman, A.(2008) Social Research Methods, OUP
Luker, K. (2010) Salsa Dancing into the Social Sciences: Research in an Age of Info-Glut, Harvard University Press
Punch, K. (2005) The Introduction to Social Research: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches Sage
Rudestan, K & Newton, R (2007) Surviving Your Dissertation, Sage