Module SXP-3050:
Personal (PTPI)
Social Issues 2024-25
SXP-3050
2024-25
School Of History, Law And Social Sciences
Module - Semester 1
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Teresa Crew
Overview
The workshop format will use local and contemporary social problems Subjects may include, but are not limited to:
- Basic income - a way to tackle class and income inequalities
- Gypsy Travellers: the last ‘acceptable’ form of Racism
- Helping young people who are not in education, employment or training
- Tackling hate crimes
Learning Outcomes
- Be able to discuss a variety of 'social problems' either through group or individual work - whether it be written or oral communication.
- Become familiar with social inequalities relating to education, health, housing, employment, education policy as well as crime and criminal justice.
- Makes policy recommendations for how to deal with inequalities and injustices
- Understand concepts such as inequalities, equality, diversity, stereotyping, prejudice and discrimination in relation to social policy
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
50%
Assessment type
Summative
Weighting
50%