Sociology MA, Micro Sociological Theory: Perspectives on Risk, Resilience and Working Life, 7.5 credits

Aim

The course aims to deepen knowledge of micro-sociological theories and perspectives and how these are portrayed in studies on working life, risk, and resilience. Furthermore, the course aims to develop analytical skills to review and reflect on the relevance of microsociological theories in working life, risk, and resilience.

Course objectives

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

• Describe and compare micro-sociological theories and perspectives.
• Apply micro-sociological theories and perspectives on working life, risk, and resilience.
• Analyze how micro sociological theories and concepts play out in studies on working life, risk, and resilience.

Content

This course focuses on risk, resilience, and working life from an individual and everyday life perspective, using established micro-sociological theories and recent theories on agency, resistance, and positionality. It focuses on concepts of resilience and vulnerability from subjective and everyday life perspectives. The course may also explore subjectivity, precarity, capacity, trust, and other social dimensions of everyday life. The course covers the life course, including work-life balance and specific risk situations in selected contexts.

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.

Criteria for assessment: see discipline specific criteria: https://www.miun.se/gradingcriteria

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