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Order and Disorder B (LPS02)

Order and Disorder B: Understanding Law, Politics and Sociology

Module LPS02

Module details for 2025/26.

15 credits

FHEQ Level 3 (sub-degree)

Module learning outcomes

Analyse and evaluate complex arguments pertaining to social science issue within the domains of Law, Politics, and Sociology, considering diverse perspectives.
Identify, evaluate, and compare arguments on key social science issues when reading scholarship in Law, Politics and Sociology

Develop well-structured social science arguments that use scientific evidence, advanced reasoning, and effectively address counterarguments or alternative viewpoints.

Communicate social scientific concepts with clarity and persuasiveness in both written and oral forms.

TypeTimingWeighting
Coursework100.00%
Coursework components. Weighted as shown below.
PresentationT2 Week 11 (15 minutes)30.00%
EssayA2 Week 1 70.00%
Timing

Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.

Weighting

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

TermMethodDurationWeek pattern
Spring SemesterSeminar2 hours11111111111
Spring SemesterLecture1 hour11111111111

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