Modiwl SXS-2011:
Identity and Diversity
Identity and Diversity 2022-23
SXS-2011
2022-23
School Of History, Law And Social Sciences
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Corinna Patterson
Overview
The structure of the module covers following topics:
- The nature of social diversity and identies.
- The scope of social inequalities in the global, national and local contexts;
- Social class and economic inequalities;
- Gender inequalities and sexualities;
- Race and ethnicities;
- Nationality;
- New types of inequalities in global age.
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -Shows basic awareness of theoretical concepts and methods of analysis; able to collect relevant materials and to analyse with guidance, using the principles of the approach; produces relevant, if rudimentary, analyses of materials; meets set tasks and obligations. -good -Shows a detailed knowledge of the field and approach and its distinctiveness from other sociological approaches; can collect relevant materials and analyse them with limited guidance; can communicate effectively about their research and analytic work; demonstrates limited originality in findings from analysis. -excellent -Shows comprehensive knowledge of the field and its background; can collect data and analyse it independently; can critically review evidence; shows reflective awareness of methodological problems and solutions; communicates effectively through variety of media; shows substantial originality in findings from analysis.
Assessment method
Coursework
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Mid-Term Assessment
Weighting
30%
Assessment method
Essay
Assessment type
Summative
Description
3,000 Word Essay - Semester 2
Weighting
70%