21st Century Sociology (L4070)
21st Century Sociology
Module L4070
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
This module will explore the latest trends in sociological thought engaging throughout with C. W. Mills’ idea of the Sociological Imagination. The specific topics chosen broadly reflect key themes that some students will have encountered in previous study, however, the module material will often be drawn from relatively recent studies. The first engagement with degree level sociology should be exciting, and the module is designed to demonstrate the capacity of sociology to interrogate the social world in ways that the students had not considered. We will be looking at how sociologists have examined a range of contemporary issues, including youth, adulthood and generations, friendship and intimacy, home, life online, human rights & racism, post-colonialism and decoloniality and the new power elite. These topics are open to change.
Module learning outcomes
Analyse contemporary phenomena sociologically
Understand and begin to apply varying sociological approaches to the social world
Access and evaluate a range of source materials and research outputs
Demonstrate basic skills for essay writing, including appropriate planning and organisation
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Mon 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Laura Morosanu
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