Sociology MA, Risk, Resilience, Working Life: A Sociological Introduction, 7.5 credits

Aim

This course aims to introduce the programme’s themes, key questions, and the interrelationship between them. It also aims to introduce the students to current topics, research, and debates in the risk, resilience, and working life fields.

Course objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be equipped to:

• Exhibit comprehension of the program domains, subject matters, and key concepts and familiarity with current research and advancements within the fields;
• Synthesise theoretical frameworks and methodologies from the realms of risk, resilience, and working life, fostering an adept ability to apply them across various contexts;
• Connect theoretical constructs and practical applications within the thematic domains, discerning their relevance to ongoing and forthcoming research inquiries and evaluation imperatives.

Content

This course offers a sociological lens to analytically comprehend the interplay of risk, resilience, and working life. It furnishes students with a foundation by delving into the theoretical underpinnings of each domain while illuminating their practical manifestations through empirical research. We introduce research and theory on risk, resilience, and working life and relate them to key sociological theoretical readings. The course integrates the themes and focuses on research that attempts to include components from the various fields. Overall, this course offers students a nuanced perspective on the interactions of risk, resilience, and working life, fostering both theoretical understanding and practical application in sociological inquiry.

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in social or behavioural sciences, of which a minimum of 60 credits in sociology. English course 6/English course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or the equivalent.

Selection rules and procedures

The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.

Teaching form

Teaching is in the form of lectures and seminars.

Examination form

1000: Seminars, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale
In the event of absence from a mandatory seminar, a completion task is given.

2000: Exam paper, 5.5 Credits
Grade scale: Three-grade scale

The course is examined through a written assignment and seminars.

Grading criteria for the subject can be found at www.miun.se/betygskriterier.

The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.

Examination restrictions

Students registered on this version of the syllabus are entitled to be examined three (3) times within one (1) year according to this syllabus. Thereafter, the latest version of the syllabus applies.

Grading system

Three-grade scale

Other information

Course certificates, credit transfers, appeals etc. are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance.