Module Details
| Module Code: |
SOCI6005 |
| Title: |
Sociology for Social Care
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Long Title:
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Sociology for Social Care
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2023/24 ( September 2023 ) |
| Field of Study: |
3120 - Sociology
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| Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to familiarise the This module introduces the learner to key sociological concepts and their application to social care practice. Learners will be introduced to the areas of family, poverty/social exclusion, crime/deviance, media, health/illness, race/ethnicity and ageing. The learner will be able to identify the sociological conditions that shape the lives of service users, and the sociological influences that shape the professional and social context of practice.
This module maps to the Standards of Proficiency for Social Care Workers from within the following domains:
Domain 1: Professional Autonomy and Accountability.
Domain 5: Professional Knowledge and Skills.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
Outline the role of policy intervention and system level change in social care provision. (Domains: 1.9, 5.1, 5.14, 5.15) |
| LO2 |
Outline the development of sociological theory in the key areas of poverty/social exclusion, family, crime/deviance, health/illness, media, race/ethnicity, ageing and its application to social care practice. (Domains: 1.8, 1.23, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7). |
| LO3 |
Explain the societal implications of inequality, social exclusion, discrimination, injustice, and stereotyping in the context of professional practice. (Domains: 1.8, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5) |
| Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
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| 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. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Sociology of the Family.
• Family defined. (Domain: 5.1)
Sociological perspectives. (Domain: 5.1)
Changing family patterns-range and cultural diversity (Domains: 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
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Poverty and Social Exclusion.
• Significance of poverty and social exclusion. (Domains: 1.9, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
Social class inequalities. (Domains: 1.9, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
Class, gender, ethnicity and age inequality. (Domains: 1.9, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
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Crime and Deviance
• Definitions of crime and deviance.(Domains: 5.1, 5.4)
Theories of crime and deviance. (Domains 5.1, 5.4)
Social control, deviance and crime. (Domains: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
Crime patterns.(Domains: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
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Health and Illness
• Medical and social models of health. (Domains: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
Societal influences on health.(Domains: 1.8, 1.9, 1.23, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
Health inequalities.(Domains: 1.8, 1.9, 1.23, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
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The Mass Media
• Traditional and new media.(Domain: 5.1)
Significance of media in society. (Domains 5.1, 5.2)
Mass media, power and democracy. (Domains: 5.1, 5.2, 5.15)
The mass media, public opinion and social control. (Domains: 5.1, 5.2, 5.15)
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Ageing and Older people.
• Theories of ageing--Disengagement Theory. Activity Theory. (Domain: 5.1)
Growing Old-biology and culture. (Domains: 1.8, 1.9, 1.23, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
Transitions and problems of ageing.(Domains: 1.8, 1.9, 1.23, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
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Race and Ethnicity.
• Race and Ethnicity defined. (Domain: 5.1)
Racism, prejudice and discrimination.(Domains: 1.8, 1.9, 1.23, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
Immigration and social change.(Domains: 1.8, 1.9, 1.23, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.14, 5.15)
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 40.00% |
| End of Module Formal Examination | 60.00% |
| Special Regulation |
| Students are required to achieve a mark of 40 % or greater in each assessment component to pass the module. |
Assessments
| End of Module Formal Examination |
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| Reassessment Requirement |
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Class lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Small group tuition |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Reflective study |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
| Lecture |
Contact |
Lecture |
Every Week |
2.00 |
2 |
| Tutorial |
Contact |
Small group tuition |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Reflective study |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Giddens, A.. (2006), Sociology, 5th. Polity Press, [ISBN: 9780745633794].
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Bernadette McDonald. (2014), An Introduction to Sociology in Ireland, Gill & Macmillan Ltd., [ISBN: 9780717156221].
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Perry Share, Mary Corcoran and Brian Conway. (2012), A Sociology of Ireland, 4th. Gill & Macmillan, [ISBN: 9780717149841].
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Macionus, J. J. and Plummer, K.. (2012), Sociology: A Global Introduction, 5th. [ISBN: 9780273727910].
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Tovey, H., Share, P., Corcoran, M.. (2007), A Sociology of Ireland, [ISBN: 9780717142101].
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Bruce, S.. (2001), Sociology: A very brief introduction.
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Nealon, J. T.. (2003), The Theory Toolbox: Critical Concepts for the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences..
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Stirk, P.. (2005), Critical Theory, Politics and Society: An Introduction, [ISBN: 9780826478917].
| | Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Various Articles, The Irish Journal of Sociology.
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