Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07
The course considers European Societies from a sociological perspective, addressing the social issues and social processes that affect Europe. Topics that are only addressed as national issues such as work, family, and religion are examined at the European level. The course addresses how the widening and integration of Europe has raised issues such as nationalism, xenophobia and migration. The course introduces various theoretical concepts which provide a framework for the course and are then developed through the more substantive topics which may include the history of European Societies, family patterns in Europe, employment and welfare in Europe, xenophobia and racism.
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 4 |
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| Session | First Sub Session | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course considers European Societies from a sociological perspective, addressing the social issues and social processes that affect Europe. Topics that are normally only addressed as national issues such as work, family, and religion are examined at the European level. The course will address how the widening and integration of Europe has raised issues such as nationalism, xenophobia and migration. The course begins by introducing various theoretical concepts which provide a framework for the course and are then developed through the more substantive topics which may include the history of European Societies, family patterns in Europe, employment and welfare in Europe, xenophobia and racism.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Continuous assessment: 1 3,000 word essay (50% ), 1 3,000 word essay (50%)
There are no assessments for this course.
Students are asked to write a 500 word "mini essay" about the course topic each week, referring to the set readings. These are marked and the students receive feedback. At the end of the course students are asked so submit a compilation of the best 6 mini-essays, taking into account the feedback recieved and any discussion in class. This is designed to encourage engagement with the course materials and enable students to improve their work as they go throught the course.
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