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SS5400 - Applied Sociology

Offering Academic Unit
Department of Social and Behavioural Sciences
Credit Units
3
Course Duration
One Semester
Course Offering Term*:
Semester A 2025/26

* The offering term is subject to change without prior notice
 
Course Aims

This course aims to

  • engage students in the field and substance of applied sociology
  • train students to apply sociological theories and methods to examine real social life issues
  • strengthen students' understanding of how theories, concepts, and sociological research are central to social problem-solving, policymaking, and the skills required in seeking improvements to public or organizational policies or programs.

Assessment (Indicative only, please check the detailed course information)
Continuous Assessment: 65%
Examination: 35%
Examination Duration: 1.5 hours
 

AT4: In-class test (35%)

Closed Book Examination

Students are required to attend an in-class test which consists of MCQs and short-essay typed questions testing on students' understanding of sociological concepts.


It does not allow use of GenAI.

 
Detailed Course Information
SS5400.pdf