SD3S10 - Self and Society 01 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 5
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | SD3S10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Self and Society | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Leadership and Public Services | ||
| Module Leader: | Steve Smith | ||
| Module Team: | Wendy Booth, David Phillips, David Morgans | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100505 - sociology | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 5 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
The module will provide students with a philosophical understanding of some of the key theoretical debates underpinning sociological thinking (in classical sociological theory and in contemporary social theory – and see levels 4 and 5 modules respectively), concerning competing understandings of ‘selfhood’ and ‘society’.??? ?
The objectives of the module are to:?
Recognise and appreciate the complexities of debates around the relation between determinist philosophies (social and/or biological) and anti-determinist philosophies, which each have competing explanations as to the formation and meaning of selfhood and society.
Explore key aspects of anti-determinist philosophies, for example, existentialism and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, and how these relate to both modern/classical sociological theory, and post-modern/ contemporary social theory.
Using 1 and 2 above as a foundation, critically understand the development of ‘social ethics’ in contemporary ‘liberal’ societies in relation to, for example, the values of freedom, self-interest, equality, social justice, happiness, and/or well-being, and as these values relate to competing understandings of ‘selfhood’ and ‘society’ explored above.
Content Summary
This module addresses the relation between selfhood and society from a variety of viewpoints and perspectives afforded by certain theoretical traditions and philosophers, as related to, for example, existentialism, Kantianism, liberalism, utilitarianism, and communitarianism. Building on the sociological theoretical understandings and critical skills gained at levels 4 and 5, sources and determinants of the contested understanding of ‘selfhood’, ‘individual agency/freedom’, and the role of ‘socialisation’ and ‘society’ will lie at the root of debates in this module.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 40 |
| Independent Study | 88 |
| Directed Study | 72 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Recognise and appreciate the complexities of debates around the relation between determinist philosophies (social and/or biological) and anti-determinist philosophies, which each have competing explanations as to the formation and meaning of selfhood and society. |
| LO2 | Present key aspects of anti-determinist philosophies, for example, existentialism and the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, and how these relate to aspects of both modern/classical sociological theory, and post-modern/ contemporary sociological theory. |
| LO3 | Using 1 and 2 as a foundation, critically understand the development of ‘social ethics’ in contemporary ‘liberal’ societies in relation to, for example, the values of freedom, self-interest, equality, social justice, happiness, and/or well-being, and as related to competing understandings of ‘selfhood’ and ‘society’ explored above. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | From 5 options, each cutting across the module themes | 0 | 4000 | 100 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |