21st Century Sociology (L4070)
15 credits, Level 4
Autumn teaching
On this module, you’ll explore the latest trends in sociological thought, engaging with C. W. Mills’ concept of the Sociological Imagination. The topics reflect key themes that you may recognise from previous studies, but they'll draw on more recent research.
This module aims to make your first engagement with degree-level sociology an exciting one, showcasing how sociology can offer new ways of understanding the social world. You’ll examine how sociologists address a range of contemporary issues, such as:
- youth, adulthood, and generations
- friendship and intimacy
- home
- life online
- human rights and racism
- post-colonialism and decoloniality
- the new power elite.
Teaching
50%: Lecture
50%: Seminar
Assessment
100%: Written assessment (Essay)
Contact hours and workload
This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 20 hours of contact time and about 130 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.
We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We鈥檙e planning to run these modules in the academic year 2024/25. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum.
We鈥檒l make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.