College of Social Sciences and International Studies
The State of the UK: Identifying Marginalised Identities and Addressing Inequalities
Module POL1046 for 2021/2
Module POL1046 for 2021/2
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
POL1046: The State of the UK: Identifying Marginalised Identities and Addressing Inequalities
This module descriptor refers to the 2021/2 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Although the exact content will vary year to year, the following topics will be covered on the course:
- Introduction: Parliament and Beyond
- Locating Power
- Pressure Group Activity
- Ableism and Housing
- Devolution
- Women and Employment
- The Global Context
- BAME Students and Education
- Heteronormativity and the Law
- LGBTQI+ and Healthcare
- Conclusion
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26.5 | 123.5 | 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 & Teaching activities | 16.5 | 11 x 1.5 hour lectures |
| Scheduled Learning & Teaching activities | 10 | 10 x 1 hour tutorials |
| Guided Independent Study | 42 | Tutorial preparation and reading |
| Guided Independent Study | 42 | Essay preparation and writing |
| Guided Independent Study | 42 | Exam preparation and revision |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
ELE – https://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
Indicative Reading List
This reading list is indicative - i.e. it provides an idea of texts that may be useful to you on this module, but it is not considered to be a confirmed or compulsory reading list for this module.
- Coxall, W. N. (2014). Pressure groups in British politics. Routledge.
- Deckman, M. M., & Swers, M. L. (2019). Women and politics: Paths to power and political influence. Rowman & Littlefield.
- Goodley, D. (2014). Dis/ability studies: Theorising disablism and ableism. Routledge.
- Grant, W. (1989). Pressure groups, politics and democracy in Britain. London: Philip Allan.
- Johnson, R., Rocheleau, A. M., & Martin, A. B. (2016). Hard time: A fresh look at understanding and reforming the prison. John Wiley & Sons.
- Jones, B., & Norton, P. (2018). Politics UK. Routledge
- Loury, G. C., Modood, T., & Teles, S. M. (Eds.). (2005). Ethnicity, social mobility, and public policy: Comparing the USA and UK. Cambridge University Press.
- Moran, M. (2015). Politics and Governance in the UK. Macmillan International Higher Education.
