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This module provides and introduction to sociological perspectives on health, involving the theoretical and empirical study of social and cultural structures and processes that influence health and illness. The module will involve applying and critiquing key concepts in sociology as applied to the study of health and illness.

The overall module aim is to introduce students to sociological perspectives on health, involving the theoretical and empirical study of social and cultural structures and processes that influence health and illness.

Intended learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the module a student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts in sociology as applied to the study of health and illness;
2. Apply these concepts at an empirical level;
3. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the main conceptual, theoretical and methodological issues raised by research in the sociology of health.

Mode of delivery

This module is delivered predominantly face-to-face. Where specific teaching methods (lectures, seminars, discussion groups) are noted in this module specification these will be delivered by predominantly face-to-face sessions. There will be a combination of live and interactive activities (synchronous learning) as well as self-directed study (asynchronous learning).

Assessment

The assessment for this module has been designed to measure student learning against the module intended learning outcomes (ILOs) as listed above. Formative assessment methods may be used to measure students’ progress. The grade for summative assessment(s) only will go towards the overall award GPA.

The assessment for this module will be online. Formal assessment is by an individual essay of 1,500 words. One question to be selected from a list of questions based on the lecture/seminar topics.

Credits

• CATS: 15
• ECTS: 7.5

Module specification

For full information regarding this module please see the module specification.