Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Seminar
Tutorial
Module Offerings
5503ATCD-SEP-PAR
Aims
The module centres on a deep exploration of the concept of ‘self and other’ and its influence on contemporary British society. Students will engage with a range of critical perspectives that seek to explain, contest or affect perceptions of ‘difference’ in a globalised world. They will be encouraged to formulate their own analysis and critical response to a range of stimuli and thereby develop a considered position as a foundation for practical work with ‘marginalised’ groups.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the notion of ‘self and other’ and associated concepts related to the perception of difference in contemporary society;
2.
Demonstrate an ability to use social and cultural research to develop an analysis of specific community behaviours and phenomena;
3.
Utilise performance techniques to articulate a personal response to social/political concepts;
4.
Demonstrate ability to develop a written argument based on research and analysis.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:The initial part of the module will be characterised by a series of lecture/workshops and documentary viewings that engage with a number of key concepts including:
• Colonialism
• Cultural Imperialism
• Globalisation
• Nationalism
• Neo-liberalism
• Feminism
• Identity Politics
• Inter/Mono/ Multiculturalism
Each lecture/viewing will be followed by seminar discussions. Later in the module students will identify an individual area of interest and research, prepare and lead a seminar discussion on this topic. In parallel students will form small groups to create a short performance as a personal response to one or more of the concepts discussed in the lecture series.
Finally, each student will develop a 2500 word essay based on the topic of their seminar or performance piece.
Additional Information:Module Leader is Sharon Nash (s.nash@lipa.ac.uk)