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SY214: Disability and Society

Module Title Disability and Society
Module Code SY214
Module Tutor Tim Hall
School Natural and Social Sciences
CAT Points 15
Level of Study 5
Pre-requisites None
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Brief Description The module identifies and explores the social construction of disability as well as factors which may lead to disability, and will prove attractive to a wide range of students.
Indicative Syllabus a) Concepts of disability.
b) Causation of disability.
c) Individual experiences of disability.
d) Resource identification and mobilisation.
e) Policy and legislation; current thinking and issues relating to provision for diabled people.
Learning Outcomes i. Knowledge and Understanding

On completion of the module, students should be able to:
a) demonstrate an understanding of the causes and consequences of a range of disabilities;
b) analyse the consequences of the social model of disability for disabled people and their families and carers, for social policy and for professionals
c) appreciate the impact of various aspects of social policy and legislation on the lives of disabled people and their carers, throughout the life cycle;
d) empathise with the experience of disability and anti-disablist opinions



ii. Skills
On completion of the module, students should be able to demonstrate:
a) a range of transferable skills, particularly essay writing, literature finding and independent reading
b) the ability to develop and maintain an academic argument

c) the ability to use evidence appropriately in support of academic arguments
Learning and Teaching Activities Staff/student contact: 16%
Student private study: 84%
Methods include lectures, videos, guest speakers
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) 001: 40% Coursework: Standard: 1200 words or equivalent
002: 60% Coursework: Standard: 2000 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements None
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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