HSUHK | CCCO

GEN1020 Everyday Life in Sociology

Department
Social Science
Semester
AY2011/12 Sem 2, AY2012/13 Sem 1, AY2012/13 Sem 2, AY2013/14 Sem 1, AY2013/14 Sem 2, AY2014/15 Sem 2, AY2015/16 Sem 2, AY2016/17 Sem 1, AY2016/17 Sem 2, AY2017/18 Sem 1, AY2017/18 Sem 2, AY2018/19 Sem 2, AY2019/20 Sem 2, AY2019/20 Summer Sem, AY2020/21 Sem 1, AY2020/21 Sem 2, AY2021/22 Sem 1, AY2021/22 Sem 2, AY2022/23 Sem 1, AY2022/23 Sem 2, AY2023/24 Sem 2
Method
Lecture 3 hours
Cluster
2 (Social Sciences)

Prerequisite

Nil

Exclusion

ASI1002 Individual and Society;

GEN1004 Individual and Society

Module Description

This module explores the dynamic relationship between the individual and society from the perspective of sociology. The focus is on how people experience life as individuals and as members of the social realm. The module also explores how individuals participate in society and examines the processes and possibilities of social change.

Module Intended Learning Outcomes (MILO)

Upon completion of this module, students should be able to: 
a. explain the complexities of social structure; 
b. evaluate the ways in which our lived experiences and social institutions are structured through the dynamics of cultures and social structures; and
c. apply sociological knowledge and skills to analyse everyday life situations.

Module Content

1. The social construction of self and society

1.1 Seeing and thinking sociologically
1.2 Sociological perspectives
1.3 Socialization

2. The social self and social relationship

2.1 Aging and society
2.2 Family life
2.3 Work life
2.4 Conformity, deviance and crime

3. The structure of society

3.1 Social stratification and mobility
3.2 Sex, gender and sexuality
3.3 Race and ethnicity

Assessment Methods

1. Group Presentation (25%)
2. Midterm Paper (25%)
3. Essay (50%)

Texts & References

  1. Bennett, Tony. and Watson, Diane. (2002) Understanding Everyday Life. Oxford: Blackwell
  2. Bilton, T. (2005). Introductory Sociology. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
  3. Dennis, Ann B. and Kalekin-Fishman, Devorah. (2012) The Shape of Sociology for the 21st Century Tradition and Renewal. L.A.: SAGE publications.
  4. Giddens, A., Duneier, M.,Appelbaum, R.P. and Carr, D. (2012). Introduction to Sociology (8th ed.). New York: W.W. Norton.
  5. Haralambos, M. and Holborn, M. (2008). Sociology: Themes and Perspectives (7th ed.). London: HarperCollins.
  6. Macionis J. (2018). Sociology. (16th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey: Pearson/Prentice Hall
  7. Manza, J. Arum, R. and Haney, L. (2013). The Sociology Project: Introducing the Sociological Imagination. Boston: Pearson
  8. McGann, K. (2016). Sage readings for introductory sociology. LA: SAGE publications
  9. Nehring, D. (2013) Sociology: An Introductory Textbook and Reader. Harlow: Pearson