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School of Global Studies

Digital Societies (L4080B)

Digital Societies

Module L4080B

Module details for 2025/26.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

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

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
EssayA2 Week 2 85.00%
EssayT2 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.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour11111111111
Spring SemesterSeminar1 hour11111111111

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