Social Science Uncovered 2
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| SOCI1023 | Sociology and Social Policy | 1 | 20 | Spring UK |
- Code
- SOCI1023
- School
- Sociology and Social Policy
- Level
- 1
- Credits
- 20
- Semesters
- Spring UK
Summary
This module builds on the skills, knowledge and understanding gained in Social Science Uncovered 1. The module will discuss a different social issue or phenomenon each week and explore through the lenses of criminology, sociology, social work or social and public policy. Learning will centre on how social science can help to understand the issue and, where appropriate, address it. The module uses a problem-based, case-study approach to encourage students to develop an intellectual imagination and to become confident discussing and applying insights from subjects closely related to their own. Subjects will be topical and change from year to year. By way of example, they may include: poverty and the cost-of-living crisis; greener futures and climate activism; ageing populations and social care; the UK asylum system; health and the future of the NHS; racism and misogyny in policing; and how social policy is made and implemented in times of crisis and political turmoil. Together with introductory Level 1 modules that cover theoretical, conceptual and methodological aspects of criminology, sociology and social work as distinct subjects and fields of study, this module helps students understand and apply learning about the social sciences more generally through examples of lived experience.
Target Students
Only available to Level 1 students on programmes in the School of Sociology and Social Policy.
Classes
This module is taught through a combination of lectures and seminars.
Assessment
- 50% Group Presentation: 30 minutes.
- 50% Coursework: 2,000 words.
Assessed by end of spring semester
Educational Aims
This module aims to help students to develop a deeper understanding of social science disciplines by using the skills, knowledge and understanding gained in Social Science Uncovered 1 to explore a range of social issues and phenomena.Learning Outcomes
- Explain how social science can be used to understand social issues and phenomena across criminology, sociology, social work and social and public policy.
- Use a range of data collection and analytical skills to investigate and make sense of social issues and phenomena drawing on appropriate source material.
- Present arguments and communicate knowledge clearly and coherently both orally and in writing making appropriate use of technology and visual aids.