| CODE | CLS1111 | ||||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Social Science | ||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Centre for Labour Studies | ||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit introduces students to social sciences, by first presenting the scientific method and the social science disciplines. The development of social systems is explored by analysing human and cultural evolution. Socialisation is viewed as an intrinsic aspect of social life. Major social structures such as class, family, religion, and education are examined. The unit analyses the organisation of complex social systems through different forms of government and economic activities. Study-Unit Aims: Social science may be defined as the study of society. This study-unit aims to introduce students to the major components of social science. Students will receive an overview of how the scientific method of investigation is used to acquire and analyse data. Students will learn about major aspects of society through the lenses of different social science disciplines such as psychology and sociology. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Examine the basic principles and distinguish the different branches of social science; - Summarise the major stages in the evolution of humans and society; - Recognise the way societies function, through particular structures, governments and international relations; - Identify how social order is maintained and its consequent benefits and detriments. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Distinguish scientific from non-scientific methods and knowledge; - Differentiate among the most important social structures; - Recognise the impact that social systems have on individuals; - Evaluate the way in which international structures and mechanisms interact with governments and societies. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Main Text: Elgin F. Hunt, E. & Colander, D. (2015). Social Science: An Introduction to the Study of Society (15th Edition). USA: Pearson. Supplementary Reading: Perry, J. & Perry, E. (2011). Contemporary Society: An Introduction to Social Science (13th Edition). USA: Routledge. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Manwel Debono David Parnis |
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