College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Sparking Social Change
Module POC2099 for 2017/8
Module POC2099 for 2017/8
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POC2099: Sparking Social Change
This module descriptor refers to the 2017/8 academic year.
Please note that this module is only delivered on the Penryn Campus.
Module Aims
The module aims to provide an introduction to frameworks of social change and the practical skills you will need to start change initiatives. You will be taught how to demonstrate that there is a need for change by identifying a current pressing problem and analysing what change needs to occur. You will then be taught how to develop a strategic plan based on their research and analysis.
On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate knowledge of various frameworks of change 2. Demonstrate knowledge of aspects of the history of social |
Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. Assimilate taught materials and utilise them to write a situation analysis that provides evidence for a coherent and viable change project. 4. Demonstrate knowledge of skills required to design a strategic plan including developing a clear and realistic objective, a well-structured and evidence-based strategy and providing mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation. |
Personal and Key Skills | 5. Research and write analytical essays; 6. Formulate critical arguments; and 7. Communicate arguments effectively through written submissions. |