Module Details

Module Code: CULT H1020
Full Title: Introduction to Social and Political Thought
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Kevin Howard
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce students to key sets of political and social ideas and related institutions.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Identify and assess the factors informing the emergence of nationalism
MLO2 Assess the importance of violence in key interpretations of the emergence of the modern state
MLO3 Evaluate liberal and socialist conceptions of freedom
MLO4 Contextualise and examine the emergence of and themes within Feminism
MLO5 Assess the claim that 'races' are socially constructed
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
Nationalism
n/a
The Modern State, Sovereignty, Power and Authority
n/a
Capitalism, Liberalism and Socialism
n/a
Race and Racism
n/a
Feminism
n/a
Religion and Secularism
n/a
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Reflective Journal % of Total Mark 60
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Students are required to present an overview of the module, highlighting in particular which aspects and why appear most relevant to contemporary society; approx. 1500 words
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Marks Out Of 100 Pass Mark 40
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 10
Assessment Description
Students submit a brief audio file setting out what aspect of the module they would like to explore further in their final assignment, and providing a clear rationale for the choice.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

Part-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Continuous Assessment % of Total Mark 100
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Proposal 20% Essay 80%
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

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

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
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 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part-time
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 3.00 3
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Clemens, Elisabeth, E. (2016), What is Political Sociology?, 7, Polity, London, p.168, [ISBN: 978-0-745-691].
  • Heywood, Andrew. (2013), Politics, 4th. Palgrave MacMillan, Basingstoke, p.520, [ISBN: 9780230363380].
  • Simon, Robert, L.(ed.). (2002), The Blackwell Companion to Social and Political Thought, Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken, p.344, [ISBN: 978-0631221272].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources