Studying at York
Creating Sociological Alternatives - SOC00054H
- Department: Sociology
- Credit value: 20 credits
- Credit level: H
- Academic year of delivery: 2024-25
Module summary
This module introduces you to cutting edge sociological thinkers, creative writers and artists, and philosophies of change and gives you the chance to use abilities you have developed in the first two years of your degree to work with your peers to pursue positive social change.
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Semester 1 2024-25 |
Module aims
Karl Marx wrote that ‘philosophers have hitherto only interpreted the world in various ways; the point is to change it.’ In this module, we take up Marx’s challenge by inspiring you to use the powers of interpretation you have developed in the first two years of your degree to take that next step to work with your peers, to pursue positive social change. We will introduce you to cutting edge sociological thinkers, creative writers and artists, and powerful philosophies of change, to help you make the leap from diagnosing social problems to doing something about them!
Module learning outcomes
|
1 |
Critically analyse how social thinkers have articulated alternatives to their existing societies |
|
2 |
Evaluate analytical approaches as tools for social action to bring about social change |
|
3 |
Develop ideas about alternatives to contemporary social problems, and use concepts to inform your critical thinking and sociological imaginations |
|
4 |
Work collaboratively and effectively as part of a team to research a social issue |
|
5 |
Communicate complex ideas in a range of creative contemporary formats |
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Special assessment rules
None
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
For formative work - students will receive written or verbal feedback on how to improve their skills in areas that will contribute towards their summative assessment. The formative assessment provides practice for the summative tasks, which are in line with MLO 4-5.
For summative work - students will receive an overall mark and grading according to clearly defined criteria for assessing their knowledge, skills and abilities in line with MLO 1-5. They will also receive written feedback showing areas in which they have done well, and those areas in which they need to improve that will contribute to their progress.
Indicative reading
Dawson, R. (2016) Social Theory for Alternative Societies, London: Bloomsbury Books