Courses / Module

• Detail and critically assess the major theories and key concepts used by sociologists to explore Northern Irish society.
• Appraise the research argument and evidence provided by sociologists on issues such as the major social and political divisions within Northern Irish society
• Evaluate the empirical trends and patterns identified by sociologists exploring the ways in which contemporary Northern Irish society is organised, experienced and represented.
• Develop an independent and critical perspective on the sociological analyses of Northern Irish society.

• 24 lecture hours.

• Module Graded (numeric value) or Ungraded (Pass/Not Passed): Graded

• Pass standard: 40%
• Could the result of this module be capped? No
• 40%
• Penalties: Where applicable, the following penalties apply. If coursework is submitted late, 10% will be deducted. No coursework will be accepted 14 calendar days after the deadline. These penalties will apply except upon presentation of a medical certificate covering the relevant period or in other extremely extenuating circumstances, which must be communicated to, and accepted by, the lecturer/tutor prior to, or immediately after, the relevant deadline.

• Are supplemental/resit registrations permitted? Yes
• Where applicable, Autumn repeat students may submit continuous assessment work by a date before the Autumn examination, which will be specified by the department. Students are responsible for familiarising themselves with this deadline. No continuous assessment work will be accepted after this date. If students do not submit by the deadline, the existing continuous assessment mark will be carried forward to the Autumn.
• University scheduled written examination (Autumn): 120 minutes
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment registration permitted? No
• Is Supplemental Continuous Assessment capped? No

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