Self Society and Welfare

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School:

School of Education and Professional Development

Credit Rating:

Level (including FHEQ):

F (FHEQ Level 4)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2024-09-01

Module Leader:

Jo Bishop

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Lecture

Seminar

Guided Independent Study

Synopsis

This module develops your understanding of society. Firstly, it examines social policy issues in society, such as poverty and inequality, and how the state responds to them through ‘welfare’, as well as through ‘rights’ and ‘citizenship’. You will then investigate the formation of identity and social differentiation by examining key … For more content click the Read More button below.

This module develops your understanding of society. Firstly, it examines social policy issues in society, such as poverty and inequality, and how the state responds to them through ‘welfare’, as well as through ‘rights’ and ‘citizenship’. You will then investigate the formation of identity and social differentiation by examining key sociological concepts such as social class, gender, the family, ethnic identity and disability.

Learning Strategy

Tutor led methods:Lectures to introduce theoretical understandings of specific topics; these topics will then be explored further through interactive seminar discussion and teaching Independent study: All module documentation and a range of teaching session and independent study materials will be available on the VLE. Students will follow guided reading within … For more content click the Read More button below. Assessment: adjustments will be made to support inclusive assessment processes for all students according to individual needs, for example, providing appropriate personalised support for neurodivergent students.

Tutor led methods:Lectures to introduce theoretical understandings of specific topics; these topics will then be explored further through interactive seminar discussion and teaching

Independent study: All module documentation and a range of teaching session and independent study materials will be available on the VLE. Students will follow guided reading within independent study and will work independently to research and write their assignments

Assessment: adjustments will be made to support inclusive assessment processes for all students according to individual needs, for example, providing appropriate personalised support for neurodivergent students.

Outline Syllabus

Individuals, communities and understandings of the social processes that connect individuals and communitiesMaking sense of life experiences and situations, such as class, gender, ethnicity, sexual identity and dis/abilityUnderstandings of poverty and inequalityThe role, content and purpose of the Welfare State, and its impact on individuals and communitiesPrimary and secondary agents … For more content click the Read More button below.

Individuals, communities and understandings of the social processes that connect individuals and communities
Making sense of life experiences and situations, such as class, gender, ethnicity, sexual identity and dis/ability
Understandings of poverty and inequality
The role, content and purpose of the Welfare State, and its impact on individuals and communities
Primary and secondary agents of socialisation, and their impact on experience in society
Identity, culture, community and social differentiation
Social change and the role of the State
The individual, individual values and citizenship rights
Understanding data.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will

Be able to define key concepts and terms (e.g. identity, socialisation, social process, structure and agency, community, social structure, culture, power) used in analysis of relationship between self and society.

Be able to explain the role of the state in providing a framework for addressing social issues such as poverty and inequality through welfare.

Be able to identify and explain key theories around forms of social identity and experience, such as class, gender, ethnicity and disability.

Be able to apply key sociological concepts to study of specific examples of social differentiation and reviews issues associated with social differentiation and differing understandings of its causes.

Be able to show a reflective understanding of the role of the State in addressing and structuring private and public experience through welfare.

Be able to demonstrate understanding of key sociological theories and their implications.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written practice exercise

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: In-Class Test

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

Description:An assignment of 3,000 words exploring the relationship between the individual and society, through focus on a particular issue, to be negotiated between the tutor and student.

Assessment Weight:65

Assessment Length:3000 Words (Word Count)

Module Learning Outcomes:MLO1, MLO3, MLO4, MLO6

Individual or Group:Individual

Final Assessment Component:Yes

Marked Anonymously:No

Eligible for Tutor Reassessment:Yes

Assessment Criteria

Assessment criteria applies for all assessments: Show evidence which meets each of the module outcomes.Meet School grading criteria at an appropriate level.

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