This unit (ASS3007) explores questions about what it means to be a social scientist and how and why people, more or less unconsciously adjust to their social milieu. The unit examines the influence of space on human behaviour; how knowledge is created within an individual's living space, and how different forms of power, legally or illegally acquired, are presented in the social sphere. The discussion between Michel Foucault and Paul Rabinow about how individuals' everyday life is influenced by and how people negotiate 'space, knowledge and power', is the starting point. These concepts are analysed from the sociological discipline and its theoretical framework.
Unit details
Location:
Remote
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ASS3007
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Analyse and articulate continuities and differences in theoretical and analytical materials that share a conceptual terrain | ||
| 2. | Exhibit an increased effectiveness in problem-solving via the application of social theory to questions to do with the organisation of 'everyday' social space. | ||
| 3. | Apply the knowledge and skills from the discipline and urban theory of sociology to problems in wider contexts. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise | Reflective Exercise | 20% |
| Essay | Essay | 40% |
| Case Study | Research report | 40% |
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