Controversies: Foundations of Critical Social Analysis

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This introductory subject examines critical social analysis in the Humanities broadly defined, how it is conducted, how it is different from scholarship in the physical sciences, and why it matters. It does so by considering a range of controversial and contested social issues (such as the 'history wars', nationalism and identity, and sexual norms and practices), and the methods used by scholars in a range of disciplines to explore these issues. Students will be introduced to selected disciplines and how they vary in terms of core concepts, perspectives, methods of analysis and argument. In considering these topics the aim is both to foster the critical engagement of students in issues of great public importance, and to encourage them to reflect upon the task of critical social analysis. A key focus in the subject will be on the development of core skills in social analysis.

Assessment 1: 1500 words. Assessment Notes: Critical Review. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4 Assessment 2: 500 words. Assessment Notes: Essay Plan. Relates to Learning Outcomes 2, 3, 4 Assessment 3: 2000 words. Assessment Notes: Essay. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-4

• Assessment 1 (30%)
• Assessment 2 (20%)
• Assessment 3 (50%)

Current study term: 26 Jun 22 to 23 Sep 22