College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Philosophy and Sociology of Race
Module PHL2120 for 2024/5
Module PHL2120 for 2024/5
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL2120: Philosophy and Sociology of Race
This module descriptor refers to the 2024/5 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some of the following topics:
- Do Races Exist? Biological Realism, Constructivism, and Skepticism
- ‘Race’ Eliminativism
- Racial Classifications in Medicine: what’s the use?
- Definitions of Racism: Psychological, Structural, Intersectional, Monism, and Pluralism
- Expressions of Racism: Epistemic Injustice, Privilege, Colour-Blindness, and Social Dynamics
- Racism in Practice: Black Lives Matter, Reparations, and Social Justice
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 128 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 22 | Weekly 2-hour lectures/seminars or 1 hour lecture + 1 hour seminar. |
| Guided independent study | 83 | Private research in preparation for essay writing and written exam. Instructions will be given via ELE. |
| Guided independent study | 45 | Private study: reading the assigned material for classes and additional readings |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
