Everyday Social Worlds

Cod y Modiwl: GS33320
Teitl y Modiwl: Everyday Social Worlds
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2027/2028
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Jesse Heley
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Dr Yvonne Ehrstein; Dr Marc Welsh; Professor Peter Merriman; Dr Bethany Simmonds; Rhys Dafydd Jones

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Semester	End of module assessment:	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Essay: 2000 Words	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	End of module assessment:	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Critically evaluate the way in which social theorists, writing from different traditions, have conceptualised the notion of the everyday.
Critically evaluate the way in which the notion of the everyday can be used as a lens to understand different aspects of social, cultural and political life.
Synthesise in an effective manner conceptual and more empirical approaches to the everyday.

Disgrifiad cryno

This module introduces students to one of the core cross-cutting concepts within the contemporary social sciences; namely the way in which individuals experience different aspects of social, cultural and political life in everyday settings.

In framing the module in such a way, students will be able to appreciate how many of the key institutions of modernity exist not only in abstract terms but also in the concrete and everyday experiences of individuals and groups.

The module will discuss a broad range of aspects of social, cultural and political life, with the specific focus in any given year being derived from relevant academic research and contemporary events in the media.

Cynnwys

Students will explore the work of key theorists of the everyday, including Lefebvre, de Certeau, Auge, Goffman and Kracauer, inclusive case studies which illuminate the significance of their conceptual frameworks for examining social, cultural and political life. The case studies include – but are not limited to – the political discourse, news media, material culture, photography, reality TV shows, CCTV, the office, the home, the street.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	The module will develop students’ written communication skills through the requirement to complete written assessments. In addition, students will develop their oral communication skills through team-working and involvement in class exercises.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	The module will help students to develop a range of transferable skills including policy analysis, time management, self-discipline, research planning and team-working in class exercises.
Datrys Problemau	The module will develop students’ problem-solving skills in a number of ways. Students will be required to analyse a range of sources and texts as part of their independent research and coursework assessment.
Gwaith Tim	The classes will include problem-solving exercises and group discussions which will provide opportunities for students to develop team-working skills and discuss their thoughts with the class.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Student attendance and participation in the lectures will help them to enhance a range of learning skills. The module also requires students to participate in group discussions and extensive self-directed study.
Rhifedd	Not explicitly developed in this module, though students may use these skills for their case study report.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	The module will enable students to develop and practice subject-specific skills in Sociology.
Sgiliau ymchwil	Students are expected to research and synthesize a range of academic source material in preparing for classes and for their assessments.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Students will be required to undertake research for the module using bibliographic search engines and library catalogues, as well as on-line sources of policy-related information. They will also utilize standard word-processing packages in the completion of the coursework.

Nodau

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