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2024/25 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LLLC0152 People in Society

20 creditsClass Size: 30

Module manager: Lisa Matera
Email: l.m.matera@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2024/25

Pre-requisites

LLLC0207Information and Data Literacy Skills

Module replaces

People in Society LLLC0146

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module provides an introduction to sociology through an examination of some of the key issues in contemporary society. This will include using sociological theories and perspectives to identify and examine social problems and challenge fundamental assumptions. Students will be supported to develop the knowledge and skills needed to conduct research within a social sciences context.

Objectives

To develop a sociological imagination and use this to examine contemporary issues within society and produce a research project.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, you will be able to;

1. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of some key sociological theories

2. Understand, adopt and apply a ‘sociological imagination’ to a key aspect of contemporary society

3. Examine the role and design of research within the social sciences

4. Design an appropriate research methodology focussing on a contemporary sociological issue

Skills outcomes
Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Independent working

Research skills

Planning and organising

Time management


Syllabus

This module will support students to develop research skills in the sociological sciences through an exploration of key sociological topics including; social identity, inequality and poverty, health inequality, and the role of education in society. Theories on the causes and effects of crime will also be examined through consideration of social models of deviance. The role and form of ‘the family’ will be considered as well as looking at some sociological theories on childhood.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Supervision21.002.00
Lectures113.0033.00
seminars55.0025.00
Tutorial53.0015.00
Independent online learning hours55.00
Private study hours70.00
Total Contact hours75.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)200.00

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
ProjectIndependent Research Project: 2,000 words (including the bibliography)75.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)75.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated


Exams
Exam typeExam duration% of formal assessment
Online Time-Limited assessment24 hr 00 mins25.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)25.00

Online written exam paper (1,000 words)

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 29/04/2024 16:16:09

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