Social scientists have referred to the post-2008 crisis as a ‘multi-faceted crisis’. Critically assess this concept with respect to the relevant literature and a case study of your choice.
SOC 3703 Social Movements, Conflict and Change Academic Year 2014 – 2015
Module Rationale, Aims & Learning Outcomes
This module provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop an in-depth understanding of the sociology of contentious politics. The emphasis of the module is on the social context in which social movements arise to articulate and address the problems and conflicts of their time. Students will be introduced to the main theoretical and conceptual approaches to the study of social conflict and social change in an historical context, as well as the epistemological and methodological issues that pertain to the study of social transformation. The module culminates in a focus on the contemporary context of the global financial crisis and the social conflicts that have arisen in its wake.
Assessment 2
In term 2, you will be required to complete and submit one individually authored 2,500 word essay. Please answer the following question:
Social scientists have referred to the post-2008 crisis as a ‘multi-faceted crisis’. Critically assess this concept with respect to the relevant literature and a case study of your choice.
Deadline: Please submit your essay online via SOC3703 MyLearning by 5pm on Wednesday, May 6th 2015 (see MyLearning).
All essays must have a word length of approximately 2,500 words (within a 10% margin) and must make reference both to the materials studied on the module and to academic and non-academic sources you have researched yourself. Your essay must be fully referenced accompanied by a full bibliography. Your bibliography need not be included in the final word count.
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