This module will examine the notion of a social and political problem in the domestic and international
context drawing on literature of Social Minorities, Citizenship and Community. The module will approach
a series of issues from a multi disciplinary perspective. It will consider a varying list of topics dependent
upon currency, staff availability and student responses. For examples topics might include: poverty, in the
UK and internationally; refugees and asylum seekers; social control of young people; regulation of
cyberspace; impact of changes in media and communication technology; gender related issues including
prostitution; social conflict including religious and ethnic; terrorism; discrimination based on gender,
religion, sexual preference and levels of ability.

This module will be based on two contact hours per week. The time will be divided between lectures,
seminars and workshops.

Amrozik, I. & Nocella, L. (1998) The Sociology of Social Problems, Cambridge University Press
Baylis, J. & Smith, S. (eds) (2001) (2nd.edition) The Globalization of World Politics, Oxford.
White, B et al. (2001)(2nd edition) Issues in World Politics. Palgrave
Rubington, E and Weinberg, M.S. (1999) (5th.edition) The Study of Social Problems: 7 Perspectives.
OUP

Library, OHP, PCs, Internet, TV and VCR playback facilities, teaching and learning accommodation,
small table for group work, full access for disabled students.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.

An ESSAY length 2000 WORDS weighted at 100%.