Is sociology lost or is it just misunderstood?

Article Abstract:

Sociologists from the United Kingdom will meet at the British Sociological Association conference in Glasgow, Scotland, to discuss the aims of the discipline. Other related subjects such as media studies are becoming increasingly popular, while there is fear that sociology itself may be hampered by jargon and an overemphasis on methodology. Critics argue that the discipline has become too inward looking. There has been a fragmentation within sociology which some academics see as moving away from important notions such as objective truth.

Political aspects, Social sciences, Sociology

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Alarm at lecturer stand-ins

Article Abstract:

Inadequately trained and poorly paid UK research students are increasingly being used to teach first-year undergraduate students, and in some cases postgraduate students, according to the Assn of University Teachers (AUT). AUT is in favor of research students carrying out some teaching, but argues that pay levels and training should increase. There is also concern that the government could introduce a cumbersome and inappropriate training system for university teachers.

Usage, Social policy, College teachers, College faculty, Training, Graduate teaching assistants

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