Law, Military Science and Security - Justice in Society
The purpose of the Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in Sociology and Social Anthropology is to develop students as researchers and prepare them for further study at Level 9. The aim is to produce competent qualitative social researchers who can effectively work in specialized areas. Equipping graduates with a broad range of fundamental research and writing skills is essential to meet this need.
The Bachelor of Arts Honours (BAHons) in Sociology and Social Anthropology aims to provide graduates with advanced knowledge and understanding of sociological and anthropological aspects. This knowledge can be applied in various working environments such as Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), the state sector, and research sector.
The program enables graduates to investigate, analyze, and interpret sociological problems, offering practical solutions to real-world issues. Additionally, it facilitates personal intellectual growth, economic opportunities in related careers, constructive contributions to society, and access to advanced studies like a Master's Degree in a related field.
The following Associated Assessment Criteria will be assessed in an integrated manner across the Exit Level Outcomes:
Demonstrate a systematic and integrated knowledge and understanding of, and an ability to analyse, evaluate and apply the fundamental terms, concepts, facts, principles, rules and theories.
Apply appropriate discipline-related methods of scientific inquiry and independently validate, evaluate and manage sources of information.
Demonstrate critical reflection on, and understanding and application of, appropriate methods or practices to resolve complex discipline-related problems and thereby introduce change within related practice.
Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviour within an academic and discipline-related environment with sensitivity towards societal and cultural considerations.
Effectively communicate scientific understanding and own opinions/ideas in written or oral arguments, using appropriate discipline-related and academic discourse as well as technology.
Demonstrate effective functioning as a member and/or leader of a team or a group in scientific projects or investigations, with self-directed management of learning activities and responsibility for own learning progress.
Integrated Assessment: Continuous formative assessment strategies in the form of assignments, portfolios, tests etc. are employed as well as integrated summative assessments in the form of formal examinations and a mini-dissertation/project report etc. Oral presentations of smaller integrated research projects or seminars in individual as well as group context may also be employed. Students are continuously assessed on the application of integrated knowledge and advanced skills in order to assure that they are competent for the workplace.
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