SAM1010e

Introduction to Sociology and Social Anthropology

Bachelor in Religion and Social Science (180 credits/ ECTS)

  • Campus: HLT Oslo
  • Language: Engelsk
  • Lecture(s): Temesgen Kahsay og Roald Zeiffert
  • Application deadline Information can be found here
  • Commencement: Please see the semester plan

Eksamen

  • Students must:
    • Attend 75% of the classes
    • Complete a 4-hour school exam. The school exam counts as 100% of the final grade. Graded A-F.

Omfang

36 hours

Arbeidskrav

Submit a 1500-word book report or observation report.

Course Description

The course SAM1010E provides an introduction to sociology and social anthropology. The student will get an introduction to these subject traditions, and will be helped to use social science insights to analyze human communities from friendships via late modern subcultures to nation states. At the same time, the course will help the student to understand cultural differences, conflicts, and how to communicate and build relationships across different religious and cultural codes. Phenomena such as identity, body, health, sexuality, work, politics, and economics will be studied and analyzed. The student will learn how their own life strategies are shaped by social power relations and cultural narratives, but will at the same time be helped to reflect on how they can influence the communities they are a part of.

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Learning Outcomes

A student who has completed the course of SAM1010E Introduction to Sociology and Social Anthropology should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence.

Knowledge

The student:

  • has knowledge of sociology as a professional tradition, of classical sociological theory, and of sociological tools and methods.
  • has knowledge of social anthropology as a professional tradition and of anthropological theory and methods.
  • has good knowledge of how social structures and cultural perceptions function as prerequisites for shaping human interaction and for individual identity formation. This includes knowledge of sociological and anthropological perspectives on key topics such as:
    • social integration and social interaction in close relationships power and conflict and political governance
    • structural inequality and distribution of economic, cultural and social capital
    • cultural identity, religion, ethnicity, family, tradition, family and gender
    • globalization and change, work, economics and technology individualization, body, health and sexuality in different phases of life inter-cultural communication
    • the relationship between social sciences and theology

Skills

The student:

  • demonstrates a solid understanding of key theoretical frameworks, concepts, and methodologies within sociology and social anthropology.
  • has the ability to critically analyze social structures, institutions, and cultural phenomena, applying theoretical perspectives to real-world situations.
  • has developed a better understanding for engaging with diverse communities and populations, with an emphasis on sensitivity, respect, and ethical conduct.
  • has the ability to identify and evaluate relevant sources for further studies and research.

General Competence

The student:

  • has developed their ability to critically reflect on one’s own cultural biases, assumptions, and perspectives, fostering self-awareness in sociological and anthropological inquiry.
  • has developed their ability to approach others and their views with respect, interest, and empathy.
  • shows ability to reflect on the use of social science theories and methods in the face of existential and ethical issues..

Modes of Instruction

The program consists of a combination of interactive teaching, reading the syllabus, active digital learning, observation of social practices and writing assignments. The course consists of 32 teaching
hours. This includes lectures, work with cases, group discussions, role-plays and analysis of film and
digital media. Some of the lessons can be replaced by participation in research at HLT.

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Required Reading

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY:

Hendry, Joy. (2017). An Introduction to Social Anthropology: Sharing Our Worlds. 3rd ed. MacMillan Education, UK.

Introduction to Sociology:

Martinussen, Willy. (2008). Samfunnsliv: Innføring i sosiologiske tenkemåter. 2 utg. Universitetsforlaget.

Flyvbjerg, B. (2006). ‘Social Science That Matters’, Foresight Europe, No. 2, October 2005– March 2006, s 38-42 (4 sider)

 

Recommended Reading

Bauman, Zygmunt og May, Tim. (2004) Å tenke sosiologisk. Oslo: Abstrakt forlag.

Bryman, A. (2016) Social Research Methods (utg. 5). Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Flyvbjerg, B. (2001). Making Social Science Matter: Why Social Inquiry Fails and how it can Succeed Again (New York: Cambridge University Press).

Fraser, D., Campolo, Tony. (1992) Sociology through the Eyes of Faith. Leicester: Apollos.

Howell, Brian; Paris, Jenell Williams (2010) Introducing Cultural Anthropology: A Christian Perspective. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic (ca sider 280)

Eriksen, Thomas Hylland (2010). Små steder store spørsmål. Oslo: Universitetsforlaget.

Lingenfelter, Sherwood. (1998) Transforming Culture. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic Press.

Lingenfelter, Sherwood og Meyers, Marvin K. (2016). Ministering Cross-Culturally: A Model for Effective Personal Relationships. Wiley, 3. ed.

Porpora, Douglas V. (2015) Reconstructing Sociology: The Critical Realist Approach. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press

Tweedell, Cynthia Bell (2016) Sociology: A Christian Approach for Changing the World. Marion, Indiana: Triangle Press.

Wadel, Cato. (2007) Den samfunnsvitenskapelige konstruksjon av virkeligheten. Oslo: Cappelen Damm.

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