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Sociology and Criminology, Faculty of Arts

Sociology 203: Social Reality and Ideology 

2017, Semester 1

15 Points

Prerequisites and restrictions:

60 points passed from BA courses

Course convenor and teaching staff:

Ronald Kramer

Class contact hours:

Thursday 9 - 11 AM

Tuesday 1 - 2 PM

Course description:

Sociologists construe ideology as ideas that conceal social inequalities. This course explores the meaning of ideology and some of its related concepts, such as hegemony, discourse, and subjugation. It then critically analyses some of the most pervasive contemporary ideologies. Specifically, we will look at ideologies on competition and capitalism, the origins of profit, the faith we place in technology to solve social problems, discourses on law and order, and the viability of democracy and a free press.

Class Meetings: 

Thursday 9–11am. Human Sciences–North (building number 201N), Room 352

Tuesday 1–2pm. Old Government House (building number 102), Room G36