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 | UNDERSTANDING VIOLENCE | ||
Code | SOCI296 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr SR McGarry Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology S.R.Mcgarry@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 5 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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The aims of this module are as follows: - To provide students with a critical understanding of 'violence' as a problematic and contestable concept. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Ability to develop critical thinking in relation to the subject matter of 'violence'. |
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(LO2) A sound understanding of the key authors, perspectives, debates and concepts within the sociology of violence and related interdisciplinary areas. |
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(LO3) Identifying and critically evaluating conceptual positions of ‘violence’ relating to victims and perpetrators of violence of different sorts. |
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(LO4) Making conceptual, theoretical and practical connections between the variety of domains where violence occurs. |
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(S1) Adaptability |
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(S2) Problem solving skills |
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(S3) Teamwork |
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(S4) Organisational skills |
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(S4) Communication skills |
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(S5) IT skills |
Syllabus |
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During the course of this module students will engage with the following topics: |
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: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
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23 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 127 | ||||||
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 |
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Executive Summary Report There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 2 (May Assessmen | 0 | 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. |