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Social theory 756


 
Module code SOC 756
Qualification Postgraduate
Faculty Faculty of Humanities
Module content

This module introduces students to key conceptual vocabularies, as well as selected theoretical paradigms and scholarly works in order to facilitate an understanding of some of the current debates, innovations and controversies in the field. A balance is struck between classic and contemporary social theory, and an emphasis is placed on questions of textuality, canonicity and interdisciplinarity in shaping conversations about social theory and its significance for research, thought and politics. 

Module credits 30.00
Prerequisites No prerequisites.
Contact time 1 lecture per week, 1 seminar per week
Language of tuition English
Academic organisation Sociology
Period of presentation Semester 1

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