Entry requirements

The student should be admitted to the Master's programme in Psychology. For admission to the course, at least 52.5 credits should be completed on the Psychologist programme courses 1-8. Any remaining credit points should derive from semester 2.

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, the student should

- be able to account for how sociologists analyse the nature and function of society and its relation to human social conduct

- have knowledge of basic concepts, issues and views within sociology

- have knowledge of sociological analyses of current social problems

- be able to account for what characterises sociological work method.

Content

The course consists of a basic overview of sociological theories and concepts and analyses of some current questions and problem.

Instruction

The teaching consists of lectures and seminars.

Assessment

Assessment of the student's knowledge is made via written tests and seminar participation. For examination, the grades used are passed and failed. The contents of lectures can constitute a basis for examination even when the lectures are not compulsory.

Other regulations

Other requirements, prerequisites and conditions for participation in and the fulfilment of the course, e.g. compulsory attendance, design of own work, etc., are evident from information given at the course introduction. A student who does not meet the mandatory requirements for a passing grade is usually given the opportunity to complete remaining parts the following term and/or is given complementary assignments by the course director.