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 | HEALTH, LIFECOURSE & SOCIETY | ||
Code | SOCI307 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr E Amini Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology Elham.Amini@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To demonstrate the relevance of sociological approaches to understanding health, illness and the lifecourse by considering a range of substantive issues and the contribution made by different theoretical perspectives to illuminating them. To examine critically new developments in theoretical and methodological approaches to the social and cultural study of health and the lifecourse To review a variety of empirical studies on the social and cultural aspects of health, illness and the lifecourse |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Demonstrate an understanding of ways in which sociological approaches can assist in explaining experiences of health, illness and the lifecourse. |
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(LO2) Demonstrate an understanding of key theoretical approaches to the health, illness and the lifecourse. |
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(LO3) Demonstrate an ability to evaluate sources of data, including official statistics and examples of empirical research, in terms of the contribution they make to understanding health, illness and the lifecourse in its social context. |
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(S1) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Academic writing (inc. referencing skills) |
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(S2) Critical thinking and problem solving - Critical analysis |
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(S3) Information skills - Critical reading |
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(S4) Critical thinking and problem solving - Synthesis |
Syllabus |
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Why sociologies of health and the lifecourse Families, childhood and health Gender and health Chronic illness/biographical disruption Experiencing illness in old age The new genetics Social movements Biomedical citizenship Embodiment and health Caring and the lifecourse Cultures of reproduction Health inequalities and the lifecourse Substance use and misuse Disability Death and dying Health and socialcare |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar Teaching Method 3 - Drop-In Skill/Other Attribute 1: Skill/Other Attribute 2: Skill/Other Attribute 3: Skill/Other Attribute 4: |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
22 |
11 |
33 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 126 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 159 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
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Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Assessment 1 3000 word essay on topic chosen from a list supplied in the handbook There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessm | 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. |