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, POWER AND SOCIAL CHANGE | ||
Code | SOCI256 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr GL Ahearne Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology Gemma.Ahearne@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2020-21 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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1. To explore a range of interdisciplinary literature pertinent to social change in order to understand these phenomena as a feature of modern societies. 2. To examine the spaces and social locations that cultural change arises within (for example; in popular media; popular music and subcultural practices) 3. To highlight the key criminological and sociological debates in and around cultural struggles and how this relates to the process of social change. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Understand the main theoretical positions and controversies surrounding the concept of social and cultural change |
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(LO2) Understand the relationship between social change, deviance, crime, power and social change in modern societies |
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(LO3) Critically evaluate how practices of social harm cultural struggle may be ‘normalized’ in contemporary societies and how these contests are identified and responded to |
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(LO4) Identify spaces and social locations which are reflected and reinforced through cultural practices |
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(LO5) Identify a range of social divisions that intersect with cultural practice – age, ‘race’, gender, class and sexuality |
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(LO6) Demonstrate an awareness of the role cultural struggle and change plays in socio-spatial disruptions, social identities, power relations |
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(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Problem identification |
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(S3) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking |
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(S4) Working in groups and teams - Listening skills |
Syllabus |
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The syllabus for this module is comprised of two formative themes: (i) The historical and sociological perspectives on social change, deviance and criminological thinking (ii) The relationship between power, change and deviance Each theme is taught across the following topics that have been distributed throughout lectures and seminars during this module: Contemporary and sociological perspectives harm and deviance Power and case studies in social harm |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
10 |
32 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 22
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60 mins X 1 totaling 10
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Private Study | 115 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 147 |
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 |
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Essay There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 2000 words | 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. |