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School of Law, Politics and Sociology

The Alchemy of Race and Racism (Spring) (L3125B)

The Alchemy of Race and Racism (Spring)

Module L3125B

Module details for 2026/27.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 5

Module learning outcomes

Critically reflect on and apply conceptual approaches to the study of race and social inequality (specifically racialisation and racism) to real-world events, biomedical and technological innovations (and where relevant, personal experience).

Independently research academic and non-academic sources and critically appraise diverse sources of knowledge.

Make appropriate use of concepts and empirical data to produce an academically informed written assessment and produce a coherent narrative.

Critically evaluate the relevance of history and positionality in crafting a reflexive written/visual/audio account of the central themes and debates introduced in this module.

TypeTimingWeighting
Portfolio (3000 words)Semester 2 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00100.00%
Timing

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Weighting

Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterWorkshop2 hours111111111110

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