Learning Partnerships, Unit Catalogue 2008/09 |
AS00047 Social science 2 |
| Credits: 12 |
| Level: Foundation |
| Semester: 2 at City of Bath College |
| Semester: 2 at Wiltshire College |
| Assessment: CW 30%, EX 70% |
| Requisites: |
| Before taking this unit you must take AS00046 |
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Aims: This unit aims to bring the students to Year 1 entry standard of knowledge and skills in social science. The unit will draw upon aspects of the GCE A2 syllabuses and will achieve an equivalent depth and standard in these aspects.
Learning Outcomes: On successful completion of the unit, students should be able to: (i) demonstrate a knowledge of more advanced aspects of social science, (ii) demonstrate an understanding of more advanced aspects of social science; and, (iii) demonstrate competences in more advanced research techniques. Skills: Key transferable skills and practical research skills. Content: Differentiation and Stratification. Utilising sociological theory from Semester 1 this will examine the divisions in modern society. Prejudice and Discrimination. This will look at the findings of research into prejudice and the forming of stereotypes. Politics. This will focus on a comparison of various political ideas and arguments. Research Methods. This will address the ethical and practical issues that arise in social science research. |