Sociology as a Moral Discourse: A case study of social theory teaching

This paper draws on case-study data collected from undergraduate students taking courses in social theory. The paper sets out an approach to Sociology as a discipline that promotes an understanding of moral categories. Drawing on the work of Bernstein, Benhabib and Hird, a model of 'generalised...

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Published in:British journal of sociology of education 2001-06, Vol.22 (2), p.217-226
Main Authors: Rosie, Anthony, Bufton, Serena, Hirst, Julia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bernstein (Basil)
Case studies
College instruction
Education
Educational Research
Educational sociology
Educational Strategies
Ethical instruction
Ethnic diversity
Higher Education
Moral aspects
Moral Values
Morality
Pedagogy
Social Theories
Sociological Theory
Sociology
Sociology Education
Sociology of education. Educational systems. Lifelong education
Student Attitudes
Student diversity
Student Experience
Teaching
Teaching Methods
Teaching models
Tutoring
Undergraduate Students
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Summary:This paper draws on case-study data collected from undergraduate students taking courses in social theory. The paper sets out an approach to Sociology as a discipline that promotes an understanding of moral categories. Drawing on the work of Bernstein, Benhabib and Hird, a model of 'generalised' and 'concrete other' provides a framework for understanding the discipline of Sociology and its pedagogy. A case study of student experience reveals the complexity of the 'concrete other' and how a more personalised and social interventionist account can be developed through Hird's concept of 'inner diversity'.
ISSN:0142-5692
1465-3346
DOI:10.1080/01425690124925