Course Catalogue

Sociology Of Consumption 1: Historical And Theoretical Perspectives SOCIO4037

  • Academic Session: 2012-13
  • School: School of Social and Political Sciences
  • Credits: 20
  • Level: Level 4 (SCQF level 10)
  • Typically Offered: Semester 1 (Alternate Years)
  • Available to Visiting Students: Yes

Short Description

This course should -

highlight the significance of consumption as a major form of social life;

analyse the nature and historical development of contemporary consumer society;

Outline the various configurations of consumption in modern society, and also analyse the social forces which exist to regulate and control them.

Timetable

20 contact hours over the course of a single semester. This will normally consist of 2 hours per week and may be a combination of lectures and seminars/workshops.

Requirements of Entry

In order to take this course you need to have met the requirements for entry into our Honours Programme. Basically, this means achieving a grade of 'D' or better in Sociology and Anthropology 1A and Sociology 1B and a 'C' or better in Sociology and Anthropology 2A and Sociology 2B. You also have to comply with the LBSS Faculty regulations for progression to Honours.

Excluded Courses

None

Co-requisites

None.

Assessment

3 Hour, 2 question exam. Students will be able to choose from a range of questions.

Main Assessment In: April/May