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Sociology

Sociology. Professor Anthony King 8 September 2012. What is Sociology?. Intellectual and historical origins of the discipline. Founding Figures. The Development of the Discipline. What is Social Anthropology?. Intellectual and historical origins of the discipline.

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Sociology

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  1. Sociology Professor Anthony King 8 September 2012

  2. What is Sociology? Intellectual and historical origins of the discipline.

  3. Founding Figures

  4. The Development of the Discipline

  5. What is Social Anthropology? Intellectual and historical origins of the discipline.

  6. Research, Impact and Teaching

  7. Cutting Edge Research The Sociology of Science – EGENIS The Sociology of Culture Tia Denora, Sociology of Music Grace Davie, Sociology of Religion Tony King, Sociology of Sport and the Military

  8. Sociology at Exeter 6th in the UK for world-leading and internationally excellent research (RAE 2008) 9th in The Guardian rankings (2012) 92% for Overall Satisfaction in Sociology in the National Student Survey (2011) We attract the best qualified students in the country; we’re in the top 10 for the number of students graduating with a first or 2:1 and for entry standards (students achieving AAB at A level and above) Recognised internationally for expertise in the sociology of science and culture Opportunity to study in Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia

  9. Departmental Strengths The most successful small department in the country Because we are small, we know our students personally Development of Anthropology Part of the College of Social Sciences and International Studies Plenty of choice/interdisciplinarity

  10. Choosing your programme

  11. About the programmes Entry Requirement: AAB – ABB. Basic structure (120 credits per year for 3 years) Variety of exchange programmes, some of which require an extra year of study

  12. Sociology – Year 1 A thorough grounding : Introduction to Social Analysis (30 credits) The Sociology of Contemporary Societies (30 credits) Imagining Social Worlds (30 credits) Introduction to Social Anthropology (30 credits)

  13. In detail – Years 2 and 3 Increasing amounts of choice Year 2: Social Analysis and Research Methods (30 credits) Theoretical Sociology (30 credits) Choice of modules to the value of 60 credits Year 3: Dissertation (30 credits) Choice of modules to the value of 90 credits

  14. Anthropology Year 1 A thorough grounding for all Anthropology students: Introduction to Social Anthropology 1 (15) Introduction to Social Anthropology 2 (15) Development of Anthropology as a discipline; key theories and perspectives; introduction to diversity of society’s beliefs and practices (e.g. religion, witchcraft, rituals) Imagining Social Worlds 1 (Texts) (15) Imagining Social Worlds 2 (Objects) (15) Techniques and skills of anthropological analysis’ reading ethnographies and primary documents, analysing cultural artefacts Plus additional 60 credits of modules in Archaeology or the combined honour discipline

  15. In detail - Years 2 and 3 Increasing amounts of choice… Year 2: Ethnography now (15 credits) Focus on contemporary issues that anthropologists investigate in their fieldwork Into the field (15 credits) Introduction to the practices of fieldwork, planning and designing research 30 credits of Anthropology options Year 3: Dissertation project—either in Anthropology or other discipline (30 credits) 30 credits of Anthropology options

  16. Examples of options Cyborg Studies Consumer Society Criminology Sport and Society Cultures of War Gender and Society Music Sociology The Holocaust, Genocide and Society The Sociology of Religion

  17. Choosing your programme Teaching and assessment

  18. Teaching methods • Lectures (varying numbers of students) • Tutorials (10-15 students) • Other classes, depending on the module in question • Total of 8-10 contact hours per week

  19. Assessment • Essays and coursework • Exams • Presentations • Dissertation • First year = pass in order to progress • Final degree = 1/3 second year + 2/3 third year

  20. Support • Help is at hand: • Personal tutor in department • Other departmental support • Sociology Society • In the University: • Student Support Services

  21. Student life • Restaurants, concerts, Lemon Grove • Sports facilities • Clubs and societies • Volunteering • Friendly, international campus • Safe, vibrant city • Beaches & beautiful outdoor spaces

  22. Careers • Sociology offers a route to further professional training e.g. • Journalism • Teaching • Personnel (HR) • Social work • Management • Research • Administration (health, local government, civil service), etc.

  23. Employability Sociology gives you specific skills valued by employers Analytic and research skills Capacity to understand alternative points of view Evidence of team work Careers and Employment Service provides practical help and advice

  24. Further information • www.exeter.ac.uk/sociology • ssis-admissions@exeter.ac.uk • 01392 723276

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