Module Details
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Title GO HIGHER: SOCIETIES AND INDIVIDUALS
Code GOHI004
Coordinator Dr DM Ellis
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
D.M.Ellis@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2023-24 Level 3 FHEQ First Semester 10

Aims

To introduce key methodologies and research techniques used in the social sciences.

To develop confidence and competence in oral and written communication skills.

To explore certain key concepts linked to understanding society from the perspective of core social science disciplines.

To develop confidence and competence in research skills (critical reading/listening/collation of information and data).

To develop digital literacy.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Students will demonstrate an introductory understanding of the core frameworks, methodologies and research techniques used in the social sciences.

(LO2) Students will demonstrate confidence in communicating ideas and data orally and in writing.

(LO3) Students will possess an understanding of the key concepts and theories used in certain disciplines within the social sciences.

(LO4) Students will demonstrate competence in digital literacy including PowerPoint, using forums and online research.

(LO5) Students will be able to take control of their own learning and demonstrate the habits of an active, independent learner.

(S1) Students will possess appropriate study skills.

(S3) Students will demonstrate skills in critical thinking.

(S4) Students will be able to pursue independent study productively.

(S5) Students will be able to reflect on their learning.

(S6) Students will demonstrate appropriate verbal and written communication skills.

Syllabus
 

An example syllabus is as follows:
1. Introduction to the module.
2. Key concepts and explanatory frameworks (social class).
3. Key concepts and explanatory frameworks (ethnicity and gender).
4. Health Inequalities.
5. Criminalization and inequality.
6. Reading week – learning reflection.
7. Victims of crime
8. Research methods.
9. Housing Inequalities.
10. Political Inequalities.
11. Assessment workshop.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Interactive lectures on key topics.
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Lectures are a mixture of traditional lecture and student input, activities and discussion, hence "interactive".

Teaching Method 2 - Workshop
Description: practical session on planning assessment
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: This session offers hands-on preparation and support for the assessments.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 10

         1

 11
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 89
TOTAL HOURS 100

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Annotated Bibliography There is a resit opportunity Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission Anonymous assignment Assessment schedule: Semester One  0    50       
Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :First semester  0    50       

Recommended Texts
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