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SOC2112 – Methodology and Application in Social Research
Field: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Siobhan Dytham
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Methodology And Application In Social Research, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Methodology And Application In Social Research, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Sociology;
Description: The purpose of this module is to familiarise students with the theoretical and practical elements of the social research process which will help in preparation for their dissertations in the third year and in any future research and project evaluation.
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SOC2113 – `Race’, Ethnicity and Migrations
Field: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Onur Acaroglu
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - 'Race', Ethnicity And Migrations, Coursework: 100% STD - 'Race', Ethnicity And Migrations, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Sociology; BA Sociology (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide a framework through which students can develop an understanding of ethnic relations and inequalities through historical and contemporary social science perspectives. Based on fundamental theories from social psychology, communication studies and identity studies, students will explore issues of racism, inclusion/exclusion, discrimination, disadvantage and identities between racialized social groups, and critically analyze their socio-historical genesis.
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SOC2114 – Sociology of Health and Well-being
Field: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Carl Mallett
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Sociology Of Health And Well-Being, Coursework: 100% STDFF - Sociology Of Health And Well-Being, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Sociology; BA Sociology (4 Year Programme);
Description: This module introduces students to: a range of sociological perspectives and contemporary debates relating to the Sociology of Health and Well-Being; issues and/or practice; the socially constructed nature of medical knowledge and practice; relationships between, and explanations for, social variances in health, illness, disease and well-being and globalisation; the classic sociological `structure? versus `agency? debates.
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SOC2116 – Sociological Research & Reflection in Action
Field: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: James White
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: All Year
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: SOC2112 or similar social science research methods module from other JH subject
Assessment: STDFF - Sociological Research & Reflection In Action, Coursework: 100% STD - Sociological Research & Reflection In Action, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Sociology;
Description: The purpose of this module is for students to develop and showcase their employability and practical sociological research and/or reflection skills, in order to engender personal self-development and positive societal change, to better prepare them to complete a dissertation and for graduate success.
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SOC2117 – Identity and Social Change
Field: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Athanasia Chalari
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Identity And Social Change, Coursework: 100% STD - Identity And Social Change, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: This module will introduce students to a range of micro- and macro-sociological perspectives and their analysis of the changing nature of social identities. It aims to demonstrate the relevance and applicability of sociology to an understanding of social identity and aspects of everyday life.
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SOC2118 – Culture, Representation and Social Inequalities
Field: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Grant Coates
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Culture, Representation And Social Inequalities, Coursework: 100% STD - Culture, Representation And Social Inequalities, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Sociology; BA Sociology (4 Year Programme);
Description: This module introduces students to core debates, concepts and theories of culture and representation, with a focus on the representation of social inequalities. Through the examination of a range of contemporary media examples, students also learn to use and apply key approaches to media and cultural analysis.
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SOC2119 – Sexual Intimacy and the Body
Field: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Jo Downton
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1 or 2
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Sexual Intimacy And The Body (Semester 1), Coursework: 100% STD - Sexual Intimacy And The Body (Semester 1), Coursework: 100% STDF2 - Sexual Intimacy And The Body (Semester 2), Coursework: 100% STD2 - Sexual Intimacy And The Body (Semester 2), Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Sociology; BA Sociology (4 Year Programme);
Description: Popular and academic concern with both the body and sex have increased enormously within the last 150 years. This module provides an opportunity to explore this development in relation to matters of continuity and change within advancing modernity at a range of levels from the individual to the global.
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SOC2120 – Social and Cultural Transformations
Field: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: James White
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot:
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Social And Cultural Transformations (4 Year Programme), Coursework: 100% STD - Social And Cultural Transformations, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Sociology; BA Sociology (4 Year Programme);
Description: The purpose of this module is to develop student?s theoretical and conceptual knowledge and understanding about major social and cultural contextual changes over time.
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SWK2085 – Social Work with Individuals, Groups and Families
Field: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Quentin Goodman
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Social Work With Individuals, Groups And Families, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Social Work;
Description: The purpose of this module is to prepare students for direct work with individuals, groups and families developing an understanding of statutory responsibilities, effective work outcomes and application of assessment tools. The module will also explore the diverse range of contexts in which Social Workers are employed and the implications of multidisciplinary working with other professionals, service users, carers and families. The module also offers opportunities for individual development through group work sessions focusing upon professional interventions.
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SWK2086 – Social Justice, Power and Professional Judgement in an Inter-professional Context
Field: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Jo Webb
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STD - Social Justice, Power And Professional Judgement In An Inter-Professional Context, Coursework: 100%
Designated for: Designated for: BA Social Work;
Description: The purpose of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding about Social Work Practice in the field of mental health, disability, working with refugees, asylum seekers and substance misuse issues. Students will develop a broader understanding of social justice with regard to poverty, dislocation, inclusion and equality.
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SWK2087 – Social Development and Collaborative change
Field: SOCIAL SCIENCES
Co-ordinator: Naomi Alormele
Credit Value: 20
Level: 5
Timetable Slot: Semester 1
Pre-requisites: None
Co-requisites: None
Assessment: STDFF - Social Development And Collaborative Change, Coursework: 100% STD - Social Development And Collaborative Change, Coursework: 100%
Designated for:
Description: This module provides students with a psychosocial understanding of human behaviour and behaviourial change across the lifespan. Students acquire a range of collaborative strategies to work effectively with marginalised individuals and community groups to achieve their preferred futures