- UCAS course code
- LL63
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Course unit details:
Understanding Social Injustice
Unit code | SOCS10201 |
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Credit rating | 20 |
Unit level | Level 4 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Aims
The aims of this unit are to:
- Introduce students to the concept of ‘social injustice’ and its harms
- Develop critical views of social injustice
- Relate social injustice to a variety of settings within the Global North and Global South
Teaching and learning methods
This course unit will be delivered every week over the first semester. It will consist of a 2-hour lecture and a 1-hour seminar.
Knowledge and understanding
- Examine core issues and summarise different perspectives related to social injustice and harm
Intellectual skills
- Articulate a range of perspectives on social injustice
Practical skills
- Interpret theoretical perspectives and how these apply to practical settings
Transferable skills and personal qualities
- Display academic written skills on challenges linked to social injustice
Assessment methods
One 2,000-word essay forming 100% weighting.
One formative assessment: a 500-word plan of the proposed podcast structure and content.
Feedback methods
Feedback to students is provided in the following ways:
- Informal and verbal feedback during workshops on student contributions – this can also be discussed with staff beyond workshops
- Written feedback on formative work within 10 working days of submission
- Students can discuss and/or submit a detailed one-page plan for their summative work (essay), staff will provide written feedback within 10 working days
- Written feedback for summative assessments to be provided within standard SoSS timeframes
Recommended reading
Barry, B. (2005) Why Social Justice Matters. Cambridge: Polity.
Davies, P., Leighton, P.S., and Wyatt, T. (eds.) (2021) The Palgrave Handbook of Social Harm. Palgrave Macmillan.
Dorling, D. (2015) Injustice: Why Social Inequality Still Persists. Bristol: Policy Press.
Morvaridi, B. (2008) Social Justice and Development. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
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Study hours
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 170 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Felipe Neis Araujo | Unit coordinator |