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 | CITIES | ||
Code | SOCI236 | ||
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 2023-24 | Level 5 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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- To provide an introduction to classical and contemporary social scientific approaches to the study of urban life - To situate the distinctive contribution made by sociologists to our understanding of cities - To critically examine key empirical studies on the social and cultural aspects of city life |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) An awareness of the landmark social studies of modern urbanism |
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(LO2) An appreciation of the spatial form taken by social inequalities in urban capitalist contexts |
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(LO3) Capacity to describe and assess some of the major political interventions in city life in the modern period |
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(LO4) Understanding of the relationship between theoretical and methodological studies of the urban |
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(S1) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S3) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Influencing skills – envisioning |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S5) Global citizenship - Cultural awareness |
Syllabus |
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The syllabus for this module is organised around three distinct-but-related themes: i) Theories of the Urban ii) Urban Social Divisions iii) Urban Interventions |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Teaching Method 3 - Field Work Teaching Method 4 - Workshop |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
10 |
2 |
2 |
36 | ||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 124 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 160 |
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 |
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :First Semester | 0 | 70 | ||||
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :First Semester | 0 | 30 |
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. |