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).
