SOC20420 European Societies

Academic Year 2022/2023

*** Not available in the academic year indicated above ***

This module maps European societies' political, economic, and social structures and their dynamic interactions in facing both internal and external challenges. The module uses a comparative perspective to identify political and economic models, cultural and social influences, as well as institutional and structural patterns of Europeanisation and critical topics such as inequality, migration, education, citizenship, the labour market and war.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Students completing this module will:
1. Demonstrate familiarity with theoretical approaches relevant to the analysis of contemporary European societies.
2. Use comparative perspectives to analyse selected topics at national, European and global levels.
3. Display competence in using and interpreting social and political data from a range of national and international sources.
4. Demonstrate awareness of the historical and cultural context implications in interpreting current debates and critical discussion of scientific evidence.
5. Enhance their analytical skills, argumentation and critical thinking.

Indicative Module Content:

The module will follow selected debates and topics:
Foundations:
The European nations
The cultural, economic and political models of 'European' projects
European Union in the global context

European societies in a comparative perspective:
Welfare state regimes
European education systems
European labour systems

European debates:
Brexit and borders
War and external threats

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

20
Total

20
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
This module will follow a lecture/workshop format. It will include lectures, discussions, and assignments that deepen our understanding of diversities and similarities between and within European societies. 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Class Test: Test 1 Unspecified n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Class Test: Test 2 Unspecified n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

20
Essay: Essay Unspecified n/a Standard conversion grade scale 40% No

60

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
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

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

Feedback will be provided on assessed coursework as individual comments published in the VLE, in group sessions at lectures/seminars, and/or in-person during office hours as appropriate.