LANG1005 Introduction to British Life and Institutions

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• awareness of the ways of doing, thinking and being in contemporary Britain.
• an understanding of the multifaceted nature of Britain and the shifting identity loyalties of British people relating to ‘Britain’ and to their separate nations of origin, in Britain or (for immigrants) abroad, and also to their regions
• an understanding of the way racial, class and gender identities are played out in Britain
• analysis of the range of British attitudes, practices and values

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• engage with theory in analysing the interaction of social groups
• appreciate critically key notions of identity and relationships
• reflect on the influence of social stereotypes in forming ideas of identity
• access a range of critical materials;
• awareness of a variety of theoretical concepts related to the study of culture and society
• awareness of the a variety of methods of academic analysis

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• demonstrate understanding of elements of cultural theory which can be applied to the study of other societies
• team work in working on group presentations and other projects, collaborating with partners, exchanging ideas, presenting findings, and engaging in self-evaluation;
• present ideas in a structured, coherent manner.