SOS2550 – The Sociology of Small Groups & Subcultures

• Understand central terms and concepts within the sociology of small groups and subcultures.
• Understand important sociological theories of small groups and subcultures
• Knowledge of sociological research methods for investigating small groups and subcultures.
• Understand how small groups and subcultures form and change over time.
• Knowledge of key social aspects of group and subcultures such as norms, social structures, leadership, conformity, power, inequality, conflict, and cooperation.
• Understand the different social roles that exist in small groups and subcultures.
• Understand how small groups and subcultures affect identity, deviance, emotions, and creativity.

Skills

• Ability to theorize about small groups and subcultures.
• Experience observing and studying small groups and subcultures.
• Facility in analyzing and synthesizing information, problem solving, and thinking creatively and critically.
• Ability to apply understanding of small group and subcultural processes to everyday life.
• Enhanced critical discussion skills.
• Enhanced ability to deliver oral presentations in a group setting.

General competence

• Awareness of the significance of small groups and subcultures for social life and individual biographies, and understanding of the complex interplay between micro and macro forms of social interaction.

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• Lectures
• In-class discussions
• Compulsory activities

Compulsory activities

There will be one obligatory assignment in the course. It has to be accepted and passed before you are able to take the final exam. Details and deadlines will be given in Canvas.

• 4 hour written exam

Previous exams and guidelines

It is possible to take the exam up to 3 times. If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline or during the exam, this will be counted as an examination attempt.

If you are sick or have another valid reason for not attending the regular exam, we offer a postponed exam later in the same semester.

See also our information about resitting an exam.