Digital Societies (L4080A)
Digital Societies
Module L4080A
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
How do social factors like race, gender and class get 鈥渋nside鈥 the digital technologies we use every day? And how might they shape the digital world we live in? Starting with these questions, this module critically explores the rise of 鈥榯he digital鈥 and its relationship to contemporary inequalities. It will draw on sociological theories to explore digital technologies both as 鈥榮ocially shaped鈥 by dominant norms and assumptions, and as technical objects that transform our social world. Across the module, we will investigate a range of contemporary debates regarding digital infrastructure, social media, and algorithmic technologies, assessing how the digital impacts upon core sociological themes related to race, class, and gender.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of sociological and other perspectives on different aspects of digital societies
Critically explore debates about the impact of digital technologies on core sociological issues (race, gender, class, etc.)
Assimilate and evaluate evidence from studies of digital societies which is relevant to digital sociology
Make appropriate use of empirical data and theoretical work on digital societies to produce coherent and detailed written work for an academic audience
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio (3000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 1 Mon 16:00 | 100.00% |
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.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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