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 | Visual Data, Visual Analysis | ||
| Code | SOCI518 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr P Jones Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology P.Jones01@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 5 |
Aims |
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• To provide an introduction to sociological engagement with visual data/analysis • To provide research students with an opportunity to practice these sets of research skills with respect to their own projects |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Familiarity with major classical and contemporary social scentific engagements with visual data and visual analysis (theoretical and empirical) |
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(LO2) Ability to apply the perspectives learned in Outcome 1 to an ongoing research project (e.g thesis) |
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(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Creative thinking |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills – oral |
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Syllabus |
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The seminars will be based around close engagement of the key texts listed below; in the course of these semi-structured classes major positions in the field of (sociological) visual analysis will be staked out, and key lines of analysis articulated. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Mixed, hybrid delivery, with social distancing on campus, Teaching Method 1 - Seminar Teaching Method 2 - Field Work |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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3.5 |
2 |
5.5 | ||||
| Timetable (if known) | |||||||
| Private Study | 44.5 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 50 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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| Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 10 minutes | 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. | |