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School of Global Studies

Identity & Interaction (L4061B)

Identity & Interaction

Module L4061B

Module details for 2023/24.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 6

Module learning outcomes

Understand the key principles and concepts of the theoretical perspectives of Symbolic Interactionism and Goffman’s dramaturgy.     

Demonstrate an in-depth, analytical and critically engaged knowledge of these theoretical models, with reference to published studies.   

Apply the theories of Symbolic Interactionism and/or Goffman’s dramaturgy to a substantive topic or empirical example

Critically evaluate the contributions made by Symbolic Interactionism and/or Goffman’s dramaturgical theory to the study of self-identity and interaction.

TypeTimingWeighting
Essay (4000 words)Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00100.00%
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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterSeminar2 hours11111111111

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