Sociology and Criminology
21st Century Sociology
Module code: L4070E
Level 4
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Essay
On this module, you’ll explore the latest trends in sociological thought, engaging with C. W. Mills’ concept of the Sociological Imagination. The topics reflect key themes that you may recognise from previous studies, but they’ll draw on more recent research.
This module aims to make your first engagement with degree-level sociology an exciting one, showcasing how sociology can offer new ways of understanding the social world. You’ll examine how sociologists address a range of contemporary issues, such as:
- youth, adulthood and generations
- friendship and intimacy
- home
- life online
- human rights and racism
- post-colonialism and decoloniality
- the new power elite.
Module learning outcomes
- Analyse contemporary phenomena sociologically
- Understand and begin to apply varying sociological approaches to the social world
- Access and evaluate a range of source materials and research outputs
- Demonstrate basic skills for essay writing, including appropriate planning and organisation