Module Descriptors
THE KIDS ARE FINE
SOCY60395
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Gatley
Email: D.A.Gatley@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Portfoio consisting of 2 short essays - 4000 words (100%)
[LO 1, 2, 3]
Key Information Set:
100% Coursework
[LO 1, 2, 3]
Key Information Set:
100% Coursework
Module Indicative Content
This module looks at the changing nature of the life course in Britain under the transition from a traditional to a modern society and from a modern society to late modernity. You will be looking at how sociologists have approached the concept of the life course and its relationship to biological aging in an increasingly insecure world. You will also be looking at the family, childhood, education, the transition from school to work, and sexuality and courtship.
Module Learning Strategies
Key InformationSet:
The 16% schedule activities will consist of:
Ten one-hour lectures
Ten one-hour seminars supported by structured worksheets and case studies.
An introductory session
One session of preparation for the assessments
The 84% independent guided study will consist of: -
Guided reading and secondary research
Preparation for seminars
Essay writing
A mock examination (on Blackboard) and examination preparation
Individual tutorial support will be provided on request and you will be encouraged to seek individual tutorial guidance if required.
Formative assessment for the essay will take the form of a 500-word essay plan and bibliography for discussion in one of the seminars.
Formative assessment for the examination will take the form of a mock examination, which you will do in your own time, and which you will discuss with other students in one of the seminars.
The 16% schedule activities will consist of:
Ten one-hour lectures
Ten one-hour seminars supported by structured worksheets and case studies.
An introductory session
One session of preparation for the assessments
The 84% independent guided study will consist of: -
Guided reading and secondary research
Preparation for seminars
Essay writing
A mock examination (on Blackboard) and examination preparation
Individual tutorial support will be provided on request and you will be encouraged to seek individual tutorial guidance if required.
Formative assessment for the essay will take the form of a 500-word essay plan and bibliography for discussion in one of the seminars.
Formative assessment for the examination will take the form of a mock examination, which you will do in your own time, and which you will discuss with other students in one of the seminars.
Module Texts
Furlong, A. and Cartmel, F. (2nd ed., 2007) Young People and Social Change. Maidenhead: Routledge
Green, L. (2010) Understanding the Life Course. Cambridge: Quality Press.
Howker, E. and Malik, S. (2010) Jilted Generation: How Britain Bankrupted its Youth. London: Icon Books.
Hunt, S. (2005) The Life Course: A Sociological Introduction. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillian.
James, A. and James, A.L. (2004) Constructing Childhood. London: Palgrave.
McNeish, D et al (2002) What Works for Children? Open University Press.
Wyness, M. (2012) Childhood and Society. London: Palgrave
Green, L. (2010) Understanding the Life Course. Cambridge: Quality Press.
Howker, E. and Malik, S. (2010) Jilted Generation: How Britain Bankrupted its Youth. London: Icon Books.
Hunt, S. (2005) The Life Course: A Sociological Introduction. Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillian.
James, A. and James, A.L. (2004) Constructing Childhood. London: Palgrave.
McNeish, D et al (2002) What Works for Children? Open University Press.
Wyness, M. (2012) Childhood and Society. London: Palgrave
Module Resources
Library based resources
A seminar room large enough for group work with a computer and projector for a PowerPoint presentation.
A lecture room with a computer and projector for a PowerPoint presentation
Computers with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, SPSS and Accessibility Software
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.
A seminar room large enough for group work with a computer and projector for a PowerPoint presentation.
A lecture room with a computer and projector for a PowerPoint presentation
Computers with Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, SPSS and Accessibility Software
The Blackboard virtual learning environment will be available (where relevant) to support this module. Details will be supplied in the module handbook.