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Archived Version 2013 - 2014

Module Title Social and Economic Studies
Module Code CM107
School School of Communications

Online Module Resources

Module Co-ordinatorDr Neil O'BoyleOffice NumberC178
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 10
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

This module introduces students to concepts and theories from social studies and examines how they inform critical analysis of modern societies. Functionalism, Marxism, Feminism and Structuralism are the key theoretical perspectives addressed within the module. The module is organised around two strands; (I) the origins and and socio-economic structures within which social studies has evolved; (ii) the construction of social identities in terms of citizenship, class, ethnicity, family, gender, race and sexuality.

Learning Outcomes

1. Explain the core concepts of the theoretical perspectives examined within the module.
2. Debate and defend a theoretically informed social analysis of a chosen topic within a seminar context.
3. Recognise the key determinants of social change.
4. Write a concise and logical seminar report.
5. Apply contrasting theoretical perspectives to social questions within a written assignment.
6. Reference assignments and seminar reports according to the Harvard System.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture25Weekly Lecture
Seminars12Seminars: Attentance and Participation
Independent Study90Reading, Research and Writing
Assignment Completion35Essay
Online activity40Use of course-related material on Moodle
Independent Study30Accessing academic texts and journals
Assignment Completion18Seminar presentation
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Understanding Families

Gender, and Sexualities

Origins and Meanings of Social Studies

Sociological Perspectives

Sociology of Class and Stratification

Key Features of Capitalist Societies

Consumption and Consumerism

Globalisation and New Imperialism

Race and Ethnicity

Sociology of Religions

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment100% Examination Weight0%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

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