2018/19 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
LLLC0146 People in Society
30 creditsClass Size: 25
Module manager: Lynne Cade
Email: e.a.cade@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2018/19
Co-requisites
| LLLC0145 | Applied Information Literacy |
This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The purpose of the module is to :- develop an awareness of equality and diversity in contemporary Britain
- develop knowledge of issues of social exclusion, poverty and the development of social policy
- explore key concepts in sociology
- understand the impact of globalisation on contemporary society
Learning outcomes
On completion of the module students will have a knowledge of:
- key theories, issues and debates within sociology and social policy
- critical awareness of diversity and issues of equality in contemporary society
- some of the relevant ethical issues and stances associated with debates in social policy
- key features of the impact of globalisation on contemporary society
Skills outcomes
Skills of critical analysis in relation sociology and social policy
Syllabus
- health and inequality
- education and inequality
- poverty and social exclusion
- sociology and social policy relating to the family in the UK
- sociology and social policy relating to crime and deviance in contemporary society
- the impact of globalisation on contemporary society
- diversity, faith and religion in modern Britain
- discussion of the ethical dimensions of the themes considered during the course
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Workshop | 5 | 5.00 | 25.00 |
| Seminar | 12 | 3.00 | 36.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 55.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 184.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 61.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 300.00 | ||
Private study
Key concepts will be introduced in the taught sessions and students will be expected to carry out further reading and exercises on a weekly basis to develop & consolidate their knowledge & understanding.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
There will be ongoing monitoring of student progress throughout the module VLE and completion of formative assessment tasks. The Reflective Journal (APD Module) will also be accessed to monitor progress across modules on the programme.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1,000 words | 20.00 |
| Written Work | Independent Research Study 3,000 words | 60.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Seen examination 1 hour | 20.00 |
| Written Work | Contribution to online discussion forum. 750 word equivalent. Graded pass/fail | 0.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 12/12/2018 16:33:09
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