PE3S058 - Contemporary Issues 01 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | PE3S058 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Contemporary Issues | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Health and Social Care | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Health and Social Care | ||
| Module Leader: | Stephane Nzouekon | ||
| Module Team: | Owain Jones, Tanya Phillips, Tania Davies, Carrie Needs, Karyn Davies | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | 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: | 100476 - health and social care | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
To critically analyse contemporary social issues which impact on practice within health and social care. This issue can be one that is work or placement related which merits further research to inform person centred outcomes.
To encourage independent thinking and learning of a contemporary social issue.
Content Summary
This module has been designed to introduce health, wellbeing and social care students to various ways of conceptualising and understanding social issues, with an added focus on approaches to explaining social issues, and in examining the ways in which social issues are constructed and addressed within contemporary society.
Rooted in a number of key social issues discussed in the module, the following are some of the cross-cutting themes that students will be expected to explore:
Understanding of the social world, and its relevance in shaping how social issues have been understood and explored
The links between social issues and the health, wellbeing and social care professional
Social policy and its relevance, interpretation and impact on practice at operational, strategic, local and national level.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Project supervision | 12 |
| Independent Study | 100 |
| Directed Study | 64 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | To critically evaluate how health, wellbeing and social care professionals can reduce inequalities and promote social inclusion and improve health and wellbeing within the population. |
| LO2 | To critically assess how the role research and policy play in promoting social inclusion and improve health and wellbeing. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Online Oral Assessment | Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | The student will produce an article review and policy briefing on the social issue of their own personal interest. | 15 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Literature/book/paper review 1 | The student will be required to submit a literature review on a social issue encountered within his/her community giving recommendations for future policy, research, service development and practice. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Literature/book/paper review 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |