I. Overview
This course consists of three parts:
1) The core course of four 6-hour course modules on the sociology of marginalization and exclusion.
This course is taught by Dr. Monica Moreno Figueroa, Dr. Brendan Burchell, Dr. Darin Weinberg and Mr. Ali Meghji; It covers some major theoretical contributions and some key substantive themes of sociological research on marginalization and exclusion. The theoretical contributions covered will explore the current conceptual debates on marginalization, exclusion and inequality, intersection, racism, gender discrimination and class exclusion; Post-colonial debate on exclusion and marginalization, health inequality and inequality; Reproduction of housing and daily life; Labor inequality and social production.
The substantive subject is different every year, but it will involve marginalization related to the production and reproduction of social life and the exercise of power. These topics may at least include the following contents: gender labor market, the role of good employment, unstable employment, new forms of employment based on internet technology and the role of unemployment in the process of causing inequality and social exclusion; The relationship between marginality and pathology; Homelessness and its influence on the reproduction of social life, the logic of racist system, system and structural form, the debate around anti-racism, the form of resistance and internalized racism.
The subjects of this course will come from the subjects taught in this course, and students will study their chosen subjects more deeply during Lent. In addition to the social and cultural theories provided in this course, students will also have the opportunity to attend other social theory lectures provided by the department.
2) research methods
All students will receive training in research methods and take courses in research methods, including philosophical issues in social sciences; Research design; Data collection and analysis related to quantitative and qualitative methods; Reflection on research ethics and practice; Library and computer skills. Students will also have the opportunity to attend many other courses and lectures on research methods and design, and will discuss the choice of these courses with their tutors.
3) thesis
All students will write a paper according to the topic they choose, so as to make a theoretical empirical analysis of some aspects of marginalization and exclusion in contemporary society. After consulting with your tutor, you can choose the topic of your thesis, and the tutor can give you suggestions on the applicability and feasibility of your research and research design. Thesis seminar provides an opportunity to show the results of the thesis and get constructive feedback from the course teachers and classmates.
Second, learning outcomes.
After completing this course, students should have:
In-depth understanding of the current research on selected topics in the sociology of marginalization and exclusion;
Understand the basic principles of social research, the skills needed for independent research and the practical experience of using research methods;
Be able to apply modern social theory to empirical disciplines;
Have a deeper understanding of your chosen professional field, including literature guidance and current research;
Be able to put your own research into the current development of this field.
Third, teaching methods.
This course provides teaching about social theory, substantive modules and research methods. Students must write a written paper with the support of guidance and thesis seminar. One-on-one supervision students usually receive a field review article to supervise each subject they choose; These supervisors can be grouped and will be part of the teaching provided during the loan period. In addition, students usually receive about 8 hours of supervision in their papers, which are distributed over three semesters.
Marginalization and exclusion of seminars and courses: four 6-hour modules.
Research methods: 12 hours two modules.
Lecture on social theory: eight hours a year. Students also have the right to attend any lectures provided by the university.
Lecture on internship thesis: 10 hours per year.
The periodical club provides various reading groups and departmental groups.
Written assignments require students to conduct extensive literature review in their chosen research fields. The poster department held a paper seminar in the second semester. Students will receive written feedback on each paper. During the seminar, feedback was also given on the research direction and progress of the paper.
Fourth, the paper requirements
Students should write no less than 65,438+05,000 words and no more than 20,000 words in the subjects approved by the Graduate Education Committee of Sociology, which belongs to the range of methods chosen at the beginning of the course. Thesis accounts for 60% of the final grade.
Two research papers (these papers are not included in the final grade);
A research paper (stratum; Diagnosis) not less than 2500, not more than 3000 words;
The second research paper (formative) should be no less than 2,500 words and no more than 3,000 words;
On-the-spot comments of no more than 5000 words approved by the sociology graduate education Committee. This paper accounts for 40% of the final grade.