The Alchemy of Race and Racism (Spring) (L3125B)
The Alchemy of Race and Racism (Spring)
Module L3125B
Module details for 2025/26.
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.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (2000 words) | Semester 2 Assessment Week 2 Tue 16:00 | 60.00% |
| Coursework | 40.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Log | T2 Week 11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Spring Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
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