| Module Title: | Introduction to Sociology for Social Care Practice |
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| Language of Instruction: | English |
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| Teaching & Learning Strategies: |
Lectures, group work, tutorials, documentaries, online resource, podcasts, e-learning portfolio and reflective journals. Guest speakers from Social Care Practice and relevant agencies and advocacy groups. |
| Module Aim: |
The aim of this module is to introduce the discipline of Sociology to learners and its application to Social Care Practice. The module aims to develop the learners understanding of the complexity of contemporary society and the cultural and social factors which influence our personal and professional development. The module will encourage the learner to examine and reflect on the social world in which we live and to explore the different ways in which human beings have organised their lives together. As well as the social issues which impact on the individual’s ability to participate on an equal basis in society. The module also provides learners with an opportunity to reflect and develop self-awareness and encourages the learner to see the world as others see it and to understand the actions and feelings of others. There is emphasis placed on the importance of practicing in a non-discriminatory, non-judgmental, and culturally sensitive way. Sociological frameworks and theory will be examined, and aspects of Irish Society will be explored from a sociological perspective. Throughout the module ‘real life’ examples and links will be made to social care practice. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to: |
| LO1 |
Discuss the role of sociology as a discipline, its observations of social living and how it influences social care practice. D1( P23) D4( P4) D5 (P1,P2.P6,P7,P14) |
| LO2 |
Examine how personal values and belief systems emerge and there impact on our world view and how we engage with those around us. D1 ( P8,P22, P23) D4 (P4) D5 ( P19) |
| LO3 |
Discuss the factors which shape and influence culture, diversity, and discrimination across societies. D1 (P8, P22, P23) D2 (P2) D4 (P4) D5 (P1, P2, P6, P7, P14, P19) |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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| 8834 |
SOCG C1402 |
Introduction to Sociology for Social Care Practice |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. |
| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Thinking Sociologically
What is Sociology ? Key introductory ideas.
The Sociological Imagination.
Macro and micro approaches – roles, groups and social networks
Classical Sociological Theorists - Durkheim (Social Solidarity)
Marx (Class Conflict) and Weber (Social Action)
Feminist Theory (overview). D5 (P1,P2,P6,P7,P14).
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Social stratification, inequality and social exclusion
Systems of stratification,
Class structure,
Poverty, inequality, marginalisation, and social exclusion.
Theory of Intersectionality. D1 (P8, P22, P23) D5 (P1, P2, P6, P7, P14).
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Culture, Identity and Belonging.
Meaning and importance of culture, cultural competence in social care practice. The concepts of identity and belonging. Socialisation. Family, marriage and intimate relationships, changes in the social construct and structure of the family. Gender, disability, race and ethnicity. Prejudice, bias, unconscious bias and Stereotyping. Anti - racist, anti- oppressive and cultural sensitive approaches for social care practice. D1 (P8, P22, P23) D2 (P2) D4 (P4) D5 (P1, P2, P6, P7, P14, P19)
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Continuous Assessment | 100.00% |
| Continuous Assessment |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Portfolio |
Students will be required to keep a learning portfolio and provide a weekly reflection or summary on classroom and independent learning activities .D1 (P8, P22, P23) D2 (P2) D4 (P4) D5 (P1, P2, P6, P7, P14, P19) |
1,2,3 |
100.00 |
Week 12 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
12 Weeks per Stage |
3.00 |
| Tutorial |
12 Weeks per Stage |
1.00 |
| Independent Learning Time |
15 Weeks per Stage |
5.13 |
| Total Hours |
125.00 |
Module Delivered In
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