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Sociology 310


 
Module code SOC 310
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Humanities
Module content

Part 1: Social theory

This section focuses on contemporary social theory, in order to extend and broaden students’ understanding of social theory beyond the classical canon. Students will be introduced to key conceptual vocabularies, theoretical paradigms and contemporary bodies of work in social theory. In addition, the way in which scholars who work on South Africa have drawn on social theory to inform and enrich their work is emphasized. 

Part 2: Labour studies

The section addresses sociological approaches to the workplace. It will critically assess labour market policy and examine issues such as management practice, employment and unemployment, and discrimination and flexibility in the labour market in South Africa.

Module credits 30.00
Service modules Faculty of Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Prerequisites SOC 120, SOC 210(GS), SOC 220(GS)
Contact time 1 tutorial per week, 3 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Department Sociology
Period of presentation Semester 1

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