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SOC41130

Academic Year 2024/2025

AI and Society (SOC41130)

Subject:
Sociology
College:
Social Sciences & Law
School:
Sociology
Level:
4 (Masters)
Credits:
10
Module Coordinator:
Dr David Anzola
Trimester:
Spring
Mode of Delivery:
On Campus
Internship Module:
No
How will I be graded?
Letter grades

Curricular information is subject to change.

This course gives you an overview of the major catalyser of modern-day technological revolutions namely artificial intelligence (AI for short). By going through examples of applied AI affecting society in a different context each week, the module intends to equip students with a deep and systematic understanding of AI. Furthermore, through an understanding of applied AI and its societal impacts, we will also touch upon critical and ethical evaluation of its applications and influences on society.

About this Module

Learning Outcomes:

On completion of this module, students will be able to
 Understand the role of artificial intelligence in society with regards to consumption, economic growth and sustainable development
 Illustrate critical and ethical awareness of how AI applications affect society

Student Effort Hours:
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

80
Autonomous Student Learning

180
Total

284

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
In-class activities and continuous assessments.

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 

Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade In Module Component Repeat Offered
Assignment(Including Essay): Written text critically analysing the input-output connection in an interaction with a chatbot. Week 12 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

60

 No
Participation in Learning Activities: Continuous assessment including in- and out-of-class activities centred on the critical exploration of the interplay between AI and society.
Week 3, Week 4, Week 5, Week 6, Week 7, Week 8, Week 9, Week 10, Week 11 Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

40

 No

Carry forward of passed components
No
 

Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

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