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Course unit, curriculum year 2020–2021
YKTA02E

Sociology: Thought, Reasoning and Reflection, 5 cr

Tampere University
Teaching periods
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)
Course code
YKTA02E
Language of instruction
English, Finnish
Academic year
2020–2021
Level of study
Intermediate studies
Grading scale
General scale, 0-5
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Anna Rastas, klk 2021 luentokurssi
Responsible teacher:
Ville-Aleksi Valli, kirjatentti ja essee-suoritukset
Responsible organisation
Faculty of Social Sciences 100 %

In this module, students explore sociological classics and key sociological approaches. Students learn about current sociological research either in a lecture course, where sociology teachers and researchers present current studies in sociology, and/or through a book examination. The contents vary from year to year, and lectures may also be held in English.

Learning outcomes
Compulsory prerequisites
Learning material
Equivalences
Studies that include this course
Completion option 1

Participation in teaching

20.01.2021 24.03.2021
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Completion option 2

Exam

01.09.2020 31.07.2021
Active in period 1 (1.8.2020–18.10.2020)
Active in period 2 (19.10.2020–31.12.2020)
Active in period 3 (1.1.2021–7.3.2021)
Active in period 4 (8.3.2021–31.5.2021)
Active in period 5 (1.6.2021–31.7.2021)