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NS4402: Social Identities
| Module Title | Social Identities |
|---|---|
| Module Code | NS4402 |
| Module Tutor | Charlotte Parker |
| School | Natural and Social Sciences |
| CAT Points | 30 |
| Level of Study | 4 |
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | Cannot be counted with module SY107 |
| Brief Description | Through an exploration of classical and contemporary accounts of 'identity', this module offers an introduction to race/ethnicity, masculinity/femininity, social class, body image, youth/age, sexualities, work roles, family roles. The module is intended to extend students' appreciation of the scope and relevance of sociology, by offering introductions to themes and topics such as gender and class, which will be explored in greater depth at levels 5 and 6 of the sociology course. |
| Indicative Syllabus | Classical sociological perspectives on socialisation and identity formation Prejudice, the social construction of the Other and the social organisation of difference Individual and collective identities constructed on race/ethnicity; social class; masculinity/femininity; feminism/patriarchy; youth/age; (dis)ability; sexualities; identity politics; consumption The body and social identity |
| Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to:
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| Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 36 Independent Learning Hours: 228 |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 20% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 350 words or equivalent 002: 40% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 2000 words or equivalent 003: 40% Coursework: Group work, presentation: 20 minutes |
| Special Assessment Requirements | |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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