Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Humanities and Social Science

Learning Methods

Lecture

Online

Workshop

Module Offerings

3117FNDLCP-JAN-MTP

Aims

This module will introduce students to contemporary issues in society and social policy.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Identify key social issues in the UK.
2.
Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts relating to inequality.
3.
Demonstrate the ability to locate and provide academic evidence relevant to understanding of social issues.
4.
Describe the impact of key thinkers in understanding contemporary social issues and social policy.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:Key sociological thinkers Poverty and Risk Class Inequality Diversity and Discrimination Gangs and Crime Educational achievement
Module Overview:
This module provides a sociological context for students to understand the key contemporary social issues affecting the UK.
Additional Information:This module provides a sociological context for students to understand the key contemporary social issues affecting the UK.

Assessments

Presentation

Essay