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SP6148: Social Theory and Social Change: Power, Resistance, and Critique
Semester 1 | Credits: 10
This module introduces students to a wide range of contemporary critical social theory (broadly conceived). It intends to foster a critical approach towards present-day social and political problems. To this end, it explores contemporary social and political phenomena through the lens of theoretical work, enabling students to develop an advanced understanding of relevant conceptual and analytical tools and, therefore, to critically engage with their social worlds. Its focus on the themes of power, resistance, and critique, is intended to highlight the value of social theory in relation to the idea of social change.
Learning Outcomes
- Develop an advanced understanding of contemporary critical social theories studied on the module.
- Appreciate the importance of theoretical work in the practical analysis of society, with a specific focus on the themes of power, resistance, and social change.
- Critically analyse contemporary social and political phenomena with the use of concepts and theories studied on the module.
- Complete two independent pieces of written work that are competently researched and presented, and correctly referenced.
Assessments
- Continuous Assessment (100%)
Teachers
- HELENA CONDON:
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- ALLYN FIVES:
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- Diana Stypinska:
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Reading List
- "Critical Social Theories" by Ben Agger
ISBN: 9780199300808.
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA - "Critical Theory and Social Transformation: Crises of the Present and Future Possibilities." by Delanty, G.
ISBN: 978-0-367-276.
Publisher: Routledge - "Revolt, Revolution, Critique" by Bülent Diken
ISBN: 9780415495455.
Publisher: International Library of Socio - "On the Genealogy of Critique" by Diana Stypinska,Taylor & Francis Group
ISBN: 9781032175638.
Publisher: Routledge
Note: Module offerings and details may be subject to change.