BA (Hons) Sociology with Sandwich placement

Module: 4SL009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module gives students an introduction to classical sociological theory. The module considers the purpose of sociological theory (theoretical thinking), the Enlightenment and the rise of sociological theory. The emphasis in both teaching sessions and assessments is that sociological theory is not only of historical interest, but illuminates the world in the second decade of the twenty first century. Put simply, classical theory helps explain the present.

Module: 4SA007

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module introduces you to how social policy is produced and delivered in Britain. The module looks at the question, ‘what is social policy?’ and charts the historical development of the welfare state from the Liberal reforms at the turn of the century to the present day. Throughout the module you will have opportunities to examine, analyse and evaluate primary and secondary source materials.

Module: 4SL010

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will familiarise students with the complex relationship between the media and the manufacture of deviance resulting in social stigma. It focuses upon media representations of 'deviance', criminality and the construction of social stigma. The module provides students with an understanding of the role of the media in the creation of moral panics and examines the influence of these representations on popular opinion, social policies and legal decision-making.

Module: 4SL005

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

The Sociological Imagination introduces students to the foundational principles and concepts of sociology. It explores the key distinction between 'common sense' and 'sociological sense' in relation to selected aspects of Contemporary British society.

Module: 4CJ003

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

To introduce students to how we think about crime and criminal justice. The module explores how popular and official knowledge about crime and victimisation are contructed. It goes on to locate these constructions within the context of contemporary British society.

Module: 4SA008

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module introduces students to the study of social policy and the fundamental issues that are its focus. These issues will be used to examine a range of past and current social policies.

Module: 4DF009

Credits: 20

Period: 1

Type: Optional

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module aims to give students with little or no knowledge an insight into Cultural issues which impact on deaf people's lives. This will follow on modules to further practical development of British Sign Language. Secondly, to develop confidence and skills to engage in a conversation on a range of familiar topics that are relevant to daily lives. Student will gain a knowledge of BSL, and grammatical features that will provide an essential platform for further study in this area.

Module: 5SL007

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module introduces social science students to quantitative research methods. There are three aspects to the module. First, are introduced to quantitative methods: history, philosophy of science and ethics. Second students undertake a subject appropriate research project involving the formulation of a hypothesis, the writing of survey questions and the testing of the data obtained through the questionnaire. Three, students construct a project proposal in preparation for final year dissertation work.

Module: 5SL005

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

This module will explore a selection of twentieth and twenty first century theoretical perspectives.& nbsp; In this way, it builds on the work of the classical theorists considered in the compulsory level 4 module, 4SL007.& nbsp; In order to impart some continuity and coherence into the subject matter, attention will be paid to the emphasis of the theorists on structure and agency in society.& nbsp; Rather than treating the subject matter as an abstract body of knowledge, the module will seek to emphasize and the students will be assessed in how social theory can explain contemporary societies.

Module: 5SL002

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

Explores sociological perspectives and theories that help to explain gender differences, identities, and inequalities. Provides knowledge of the processes of gender divisions and differences. Examines the contexts in which gender divisions and inequalilties continue, e.g. Education, work and the media.

Module: 5SL001

Credits: 20

Period: 2

Type: Core

Locations: Wolverhampton City Campus

To provide students with sociological theories and perspectives that help to explain racialised differences, identities and ethnicities. To provide knowledge and understanding of the processes and patternings of racialised differences, identities and ethnicites. To examine contexts in which racialised divisions and inequalities continue and are reproduced, as shown in contexts such as education, work and media.

Module: 5HU003

Credits: 20

Period: 2

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