Module Details

Module Code: BUSS B8021
Full Title: Contemporary Ideas on Social Change
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2013/14 ( September 2013 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Eileen Murphy
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module is structured around two central themes; globalisation and social change. The student is introduced to the main sociological theories of social change and to current debates on globalisation as they pertain to specific contemporary issues.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Critically evaluate the main sociological theories of social change
MLO2 Analyse contemporary theoretical perspectives on globalisation
MLO3 Apply the theoretical frameworks in understanding key contemporary social issues.
MLO4 Reflect on and critically assess how to apply this knowledge in their future work practice
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to and influences on social change
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Theories of globalisation
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Culture and Society
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Barbie and the global commodity chain
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Beck's global risk society
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Globalisation and inequality
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Race and ethnicity
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Milgram's obedience experiment
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Zimbardo's 'lucifer effect'.
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Globalisation and migration
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Models of integration
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The changing nature of work and working
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The end of a career for life and the rise of the portfolio worker?
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The MacDonaldisation of Society
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Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full Time On Campus

Course Work
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 100
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
The student will complete a portfolio demonstrating their learning across a range of themes throughout the semester. the portfolio will be structured according to specific readings and questions assigned by the lecturer as the semester proceeds.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time On Campus
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Tutorial Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Giddens, A. (2009), Sociology, 6th. Polity.
  • Tovey, H & Share, P. (2003), A Sociology of Ireland, 2nd. Gill & MacMillan, Dublin.
Supplementary Book Resources
  • Beck, U. (1992), Risk Society: Towards a new modernity, Sage, London.
  • Beck, U. (2006), Cosmopolitan Vision, Polity, Cambridge.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources