Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Culture, Economy and Cities | ||
Code | SOCI327 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr P Campbell Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology Peter.Campbell@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2019-20 | Level 6 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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- Introduce key theories and concepts regarding the interaction between cultural and economic forces within the city |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Understand the changing relationship between economic organisation and cultural activity |
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(LO2) Engage with, and critique, key theories regarding the role of culture in contemporary cities |
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(LO3) Critically assess a range of theoretical accounts of the cultural economy |
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(LO4) Gain an awareness of changes in cultural policy up to the present day, and appreciate the socioeconomic backdrop to these policies |
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(LO5) Understand the fundamentally social nature of cultural production and consumption |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis |
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(S5) Information skills - Critical reading |
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(S6) Information skills - Evaluation |
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(S7) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness |
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(S8) Global citizenship - Relevant economic/political understanding |
Syllabus |
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- The city at the heart of cultural development |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Skill/Other Attribute 1: Skill/Other Attribute 2: Skill/Other Attribute 3: Skill/Other Attribute 4: Skill/Other Attribute 5: Skill/Other Attribute 6: Skill/Other Attribute 7: Skill/Other Attribute 8: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
12 |
24 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
60 mins X 1 totaling 12
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120 mins X 1 totaling 12
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Private Study | 126 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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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 |
3500 Words Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 | 3500 words essay | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |