Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Sociology
Module Catalogue
Semester 2 - 2015/2016
Module Code: SO1900
Module Name: Understanding Social Citizenship
Module Credits:
No. of Periods:
Level:
Module Tutor:
15
1
Level 4
Diana Yeh
Module Description:
Citizenship and its meaning is a contemporary and contentious topic both in the UK and
globally. In this module, you will be introduced to the concept of citizenship. The module
explores citizenship from both a national and global dimension. It covers some of the most
influential models of citizenship, along with critiquing; for example, you will learn about
civil, political, social and human rights. Finally, the modules take a look at how young people
view the concept of citizenship and how they engage with it in their communities.
Specific to:
Sociology
Sociology Joint
Assessments:
001:
002:
Critical reflection
Essay
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
30%
70%
Semester
S2
Day
Time
Module Code: SO1901
Module Name: Identity, Equality and Diversity
Module Credits: 15
No. of Periods: 1
Level:
Level 4
Module Tutor:
Module Description:
This module is designed to help you engage with concepts of identity, equality and diversity,
which are terms often used within contemporary society. Using different settings and
examples the module aims to explore the key issues of diversity matter? This module will
explore the subject from a range of theoretical perspectives. The module will also tackle the
issue of rights and responsibilities, and confidentiality of information.
Specific to:
Sociology
Sociology Joint
Assessments:
001:
002:
Report
Essay
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
40%
60%
Semester
S2
Day
Time
Module Code: SO1904
Module Name: Sociology of the Family
Module Credits:
No. of Periods:
Level:
Module Tutor:
15
1
Level 4
Gary Jones
Module Description:
In the Sociology of the Family you will analyse and debate the theoretical concepts of the
family, kinship and intimate relationships. This module will focus on theoretical perspectives
of families and relationships, linking closely with the Sociological Theory & Perspectives
module. You will also analyse changes in the structure of the family within various societies,
with particular reference to the context of human rights. You will explore the nature and
extent of inequality within various family structures - examining issues such as domestic
violence and the care of vulnerable family members such as those with disabilities and those
at the end of life. The module will challenge some of the international; and historical
common assumptions/myths about the family and consider the changing attitudes to family
life, in particular the contemporary debates around family values, instigated by national
government and proponents of the nuclear family.
Specific to:
Sociology
Sociology Joint
Assessments:
001:
002:
Essay
Critical reflection
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
60%
40%
Semester
S2
Day
Time
Module Code: SO1905
Module Name: Sociology of Health Inequalities
Module Credits: 15
No. of Periods: 1
Level:
Level 4
Module Tutor:
Module Description:
Health is an important aspect of people's lives and society as a whole. In this module, you
will gain an insight into the concepts of health and disease, but you will also learn about the
social dynamics of health inequalities. Despite improvements in social and economic
conditions, there is still an unequal pattern of ill health in many countries across the globe.
You will also examine the theoretical perspectives that help us to explain the existence of
health inequalities; for example, you will look into: artefact, natural and social selection,
material/structural and cultural explanations. In addition, you will become familiar with
healthcare systems and issues to do with accessing them.
Specific to:
Assessments:
001:
002:
Availability:
Occ.
A
Sociology
Sociology Joint
Report
Group presentation 15% and
individual reflection 15%
Year
15/16
Semester
S2
70%
30%
Day
Time
Module Code: SO2905
Module Name: Sociology of Religion
Module Credits: 15
No. of Periods: 1
Level:
Level 5
Module Tutor:
Module Description:
This module provides you with an introduction to the sociology of religion. It studies religion
from a social context. You will gain an insight and understanding into some of the main
religions in the world, examining their role and significance in particular societies and
globally. Also, you will investigate and appreciate the effects on societies, groups and
individuals of people holding certain religious beliefs. Religion can shape a society, but it can
also itself be shaped by society. You will explore theories of religion and engage in the
debate on secularization. In addition, you will become familiar with religion in a global
context, looking in particular at issues such as fundamentalism.
Specific to:
Sociology
Sociology Joint
Assessments:
001:
002:
Essay
Individual presentation
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
Semester
S2
50%
50%
Day
Time
Module Code: SO2906
Module Name: Media & Communication
Module Credits: 15
No. of Periods: 1
Level:
Level 5
Module Tutor:
Module Description:
This module examines the topic of media and communication. You will learn how social
interaction takes place through messages and explore various theoretical perspectives in
relation to the media. You will become familiar with key technological developments in the
media and how they have affected social change. For example, the Internet has brought an
era of global interconnectedness, which we now take for granted in our daily lives.
However, there are some countries where the Internet is restricted by the state and we will
explore this issue of state censorship, too. The module will also examine the impact of
various media on the audience; for example, do teenage magazines misrepresent social
reality?
Specific to:
Sociology
Sociology Joint
Assessments:
001:
002:
Critical review
Seen exam
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
50%
50%
Semester
S2
Day
Time
Module Code: SO2907
Module Name: Understanding the Development of Urban and Rural Societies
Module Credits:
No. of Periods:
Level:
Module Tutor:
15
1
Level 5
Tim Hall
Module Description:
This module will give you understanding into the development of urban and rural
communities in the UK and elsewhere. You will consider rural/urban development from
historical and contemporary perspectives. The module will cover the changing nature of
cities, negative as well as positive consequences such as inner city disadvantage and
deprivation, urban riots and ghettos. The module will give you the opportunity to research
into a village, a town or city of your own choice, investigating its past to present
development.
Specific to:
Sociology
Sociology Joint
Assessments:
001:
Project
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
100%
Semester
S2
Day
Time
Module Code: SO3904
Module Name: Contemporary Global Issues
Module Credits:
No. of Periods:
Level:
Module Tutor:
15
1
Level 6
Ulrike Ziemer
Module Description:
This module takes a look at some contemporary global issues. It examines globalisation and
its impact at a national, local and individual level; for example, does globalisation threaten
national identity? The module takes a broad sociological approach to global issues, looking
at issues to do with global inequality, human behaviour and the environment, the global
ageing population, global sport and global tourism for example. You will deal with and tease
out issues concerning the harmful effects of human activity on the environment; the impact
of tourism on host societies; and how sporting achievements have come to reflect the
success or failure of a nation.
Specific to:
Sociology
Sociology Joint
Assessments:
001:
002:
Essay
Seen examination
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
50%
50%
Semester
S2
Day
Time
Module Code: SO3906
Module Name: Ideology and Conflict
Module Credits:
No. of Periods:
Level:
Module Tutor:
15
1
Level 6
Ulrike Ziemer
Module Description:
This module takes a look at ideology and social conflict in a global age. You will gain an
insight into the social significance of war, looking into its impact from an economic, political,
and social perspective. You will become familiar with why and how nations become involved
in social conflict, looking at conflict from both an interstate and intrastate perspective. The
module examines the increased use of surveillance and social control measures, along with
its impact on the rights of individuals (i.e., human rights issues). You will also consider the
conditions that deter conflict - the peace process.
Specific to:
Sociology
Sociology Joint
Assessments:
001:
002:
Essay
Individual poster presentation
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
Semester
S2
60%
40%
Day
Time
Module Code: SO3907
Module Name: Youth and Social Change
Module Credits:
No. of Periods:
Level:
Module Tutor:
15
1
Level 6
Ulrike Ziemer
Module Description:
This module will give you an insight into the study of youth and its cultures in contemporary
societies in global, national and local contexts. It is interdisciplinary in nature and covers
three key themes: ‘the academic study of youth’ and ‘youth in society’ (citizenship,
transition from school to work, state policy and interventions, social exclusion); ‘youth,
cultural practice and inclusion’ (combining themes of youth in the community – democratic
participation, youth and public space, as well as ‘subculture’, globalisation, consumption
and identity in youth cultural practice). The course draws on texts from a range of
disciplines within the Social Sciences to allow students to develop an interdisciplinary social
science approach building on the disciplines of their home departments.
Specific to:
Assessments:
001:
002:
Essay (2500 Word)
Group presentation (20 - 30 mins)
Availability:
Occ.
A
Year
15/16
Semester
S2
50%
50%
Day
Time