Academic
Introduction
The Sociology Society aims to support students during their studies, and to provide opportunities to further explore the aspectso fo ur courses that interest us.
The academic programme is new for 2007. We'd be very interested to hear your sugestion for eventsand activities you'd like to attend.
Reading Group
Ever wanted to discuss key texts and theories in more depth with your course colleges?
Ever felt that you would contribute more in tutorials if only you had the confidence?
Then come along on Wednesday 20th February at 2.00 pm to study room 14 in the Main John Ryland’s Library!
- All year groups are welcome.
- We will support and foster a relaxed group environment.
- Suggestions for texts wanted.
Next Week's Reading Group
Wednesday, 12 March 2008 at 14:00,
Group Study Room, Main Library
Next week we'll be looking at Foucault.
The text is: Foucault, M. 'Panopticism', Chapter 3 in Discipline and Punish
The reading can be found on the 3rd year reading list for the module 'Identity, Power and Modernity’ or in the library.
Don't be put off if you don't get on with the reading - the aim of the group is to work through difficult texts or concepts in a supportive and friendly environment.
If you have a text you'd like to suggest for the future please get in touch with us.
Reading Lists: Course Materials: Sociology | Who's going?: Facebook
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Wednesday, 27 February 2008 at 14:00,
Study Room 14, Green 2, Main Library
The topic for next week is postmodernity.
The text is: Bauman, Z. 'Intimations of Postmodernity', Chapter 4
The reading can be found on the 1st year reading list for the module 'From Modernity to Postmodernity II’ or in the library.
Wednesday, 20 February 2008 at 14:00,
Study Room 14, Main Library
The first article we will be discussing is on that classic Sociological topic - gender.
Title: Men and Masculinities: Boys and Girls Come out to Play Making Masculinities and Femininities in the School Playground
It’s a short text which highlights some of the key issues of gender. It’s based on an ethnographic study looking at how gender is constructed through play and how the usual formations of hegemonic culture and the relations of power can be changed for the better.
Reading: Boys and Girls Come Out to Play | Who's going?: Facebook
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Jeremy Kyle
Friday, 14 December 2007, meet St Peters Square 9am
Olly has secured a limited number of audience tickets for the Jeremy Kyle Show!
Because numbers are limited we'll hold a draw for membership card holders at our social on the 15th November.
If you already hold a membership card you simply need to sign up for the draw.
If you're not already a member or haven't purchased your card yet you need to buy a Sociology Society Membership Card for £1 and sign up for the draw.
Resources
Sociology
Office Hours
Office hours are an opportunity to meet with your lecturer to discuss any problems you are having with their particular module. Check the time of their office hours in the Course Outline and then make an appointment by email.
Personal Tutors
Talk to your personal tutor about any problems you are having that are or might affect your academic work. You can also discuss your academic progress with them. Contact your tutor by email to make an appointment.
School of Social Science
Faculty of Humanities
University of Manchester
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Peer Mentoring
Peer mentoring is a scheme which provides 2st years with a higher year student who can help them to make the transition to university. Visit our mentoring page for more information.
Your Colleagues
Join our facebook group and ask your coursemates about the books they found helpful, modules they've taken etc.
Olly is currently planning events for this academic year.