Sociology in a Digital World (Spr) (L4080B)
Sociology in a Digital World (Spr)
Module L4080B
Module details for 2023/24.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
This module critically explores how contemporary societies are being shaped by digital technologies. It will place the emergence of ‘the digital’ in historical perspective and examine its relationship to a number of historic and contemporary inequalities. It will draw on contemporary sociological theories to explore digital technologies both as ‘socially shaped’ by dominant norms and assumptions, and as technical objects that transform our social world. Across the module, we will investigate a range of contemporary debates regarding digital infrastructures, social media networks, and algorithms & AI in order to assess how digital technologies impact upon core sociological issues, especially questions of race, class, and gender.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of sociological and other perspectives on different aspects of digital societies
Critically explore debates about the impact of digital technologies on core sociological issues (race, gender, class, etc.)
Assimilate and evaluate evidence from studies of digital societies which is relevant to digital sociology
Make appropriate use of empirical data and theoretical work on digital societies to produce coherent and detailed written work for an academic audience
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A2 Week 2 | 85.00% |
| Essay | T2 Week 6 | 15.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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