Alternative Societies (Spr) (L4090B)
Alternative Societies (Spr)
Module L4090B
Module details for 2021/22.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
Sociologists often criticise the world. This module looks at alternatives to the way things are, Global North and South, in theory and practice. It looks at utopianism and whether it is desirable, whether communism is a viable alternative, and alternative economies such as co-ops and participatory planning. We examine communes as alternatives to the family and different societies offered by alternative social centres and food counter-culture. The module covers what shape a green society could take, alternative society where we work less and live more slowly, and alternative education. We discuss the possibility of a world with open borders.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of a variety of sociological and other perspectives for understanding types of alternative societies
Demonstrate an awareness of alternative societies as a form and implication of sociological analysis
Assimilate and evaluate evidence from studies of alternative societies which is relevant to theories of alternative societies
Critically explore debates about types of alternative society
Make approriate use of empirical data and theoretical work to produce coherent and detailed written work for an academic audience
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A2 Week 1 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Luke Martell
Convenor, Assess convenor
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