SOCIO200-21A (HAM)

Modern Sociology and Western Capitalism: A Cosmopolitan Perspective

15 Points

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Division of Arts Law Psychology & Social Sciences
School of Social Sciences
Sociology and Social Policy

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Convenor(s)

David Neilson

David Neilson
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K.2.02A
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david.neilson@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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It begins by comparing Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber's accounts of 'western capitalist modernity'. Their approaches, which found the modern discipline of Sociology, are then applied to contemporary themes in Sociology. Specific focus is on debates around themes of globalisation, social classes and stratification, individualisation, and socialism. The core recommended text is Edward Royce, 2015, Classical Social Theory and Modern Society.

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Paper Structure

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SOCIO 200-21A (HAM) is a ‘FLEXI’ paper. This means here that it is organised flexibly to meet different student needs, including HAM and NET students, via synchronous and a-synchronous on-line, and face-to-face, components of an integrated 'meta-paper'. By the end of every Monday, a Panopto-recorded remote lecture and discussion forum will be available on Moodle. (Recommended reading or readings will be available on Moodle beforehand). From 1:10 on Wednesdays, at a live ZOOM tutorial session (replacing face-to-face tutorials) we will discuss lecture, reading, discussion forum material and other things like essays. On Thursday, 3-5 in TC.4.15, that is allocated below as a lecture time, there will be a live in-person workshop where we will also discuss the lecture, reading, discussion forum, ZOOM discussions and more.

Beyond listening to the lecture and doing the reading, students should participate in at least one of the following: ZOOM, workshop, or discussion forum. All participation will count towards your final participation grade. HAM students are encouraged to attend the live workshop in TC.4.15.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Demonstrate essential knowledge of the foundational core of Sociology
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  • Understand the perspectives of Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, and Karl Marx; and differences and similarities between them
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  • Demonstrate a Sociological knowledge of 'western capitalist modernity' both classically and contemporarily
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Assessment

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Assignment 1: Essay One
19 Apr 2021
No set time
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Assignment 2: Essay Two
24 May 2021
No set time
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Take Home test
11 Jun 2021
12:00 PM
30
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
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4. Participation
20
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Recommended Readings

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Edward Royce, 2015, Classical Social Theory and Modern Society is the 'highly recommended' text for this paper.
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Other Resources

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As the course proceeds, I will direct students to specific texts that can be accessed on-line. Students will also be encouraged to use Google and Wikipedia as helpful resources for summarising concepts and finding sources.
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Online Support

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This paper is directly organised in weekly components via Moodle. Panoptoed lectures and readings will be available via Moodle. Discussion forums are Moodle delivered. Essays and the take home test are submitted via Moodle. ZOOM sessions are organised via Moodle. Weekly information and announcements will be posted on Moodle.
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Workload

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This FLEXI paper assumes that each week students will listen to the lecture, do the readings, and participate in at least one of the following: ZOOM, workshop, discussion forum. It is assumed that completing these tasks should take 6 hours per week. Further reading and writing, around 20 hours, will be required in order to complete each essay.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisites: LBST101, LABST100, SOCY101, SOCIO101, SOCP102, SOCPY100, WGST101 or WGSTS101

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: SOCY204

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