Health Sociology

Topic: Health Sociology Order Description Description/ Focus: Assessment One - Essay covering Modules 1, 2, and 3. Module1 = sociology for health professionals Module2 = The social distribution of health & illness. Module3 = Explaining inequalities in health. Value : 30%of the total grade Length; 1500 words ( excluding references and cover page). Task: Students should write a 500-word *essay on the following topic: Two major sociological theoretical perspectives on health and illness are: functionalism and Weberianism. Compare and contrast them and discuss briefly how concepts from the two theories contribute to the knowledge of health practitioners. Preparation: Students should read widely prior to completing the essay. This includes all required reading but should move beyond these to include some other sources. Presentation: CATEGORIES/CRITERIA OF ASSESSMENT. 1. Analysis/Argument (60 marks). 2. Demonstrated understanding of sociological concepts, theory or perspective. 3. Application of sociological concepts in critical analysis. Use of clear framework. 4. Key concepts, debates and issues identified. Critical reflection on the topic. 5. Topic discussed in adequate depth - material relevant to topic. Evidence of wide reading. 6. Structure/Organisation (25 marks) Comment: (e.g. flow, linking between section, good. Each number is marked with either EXCELLECT, GOOD, SATISTACTORY, FAIR OR POOR PLUS A COMMENT WITH EACH number