Power and Value: Perspectives from Social Sciences

SOCS15001 Power and Value: Perspectives from Social Sciences 10 Semester 1 Undergraduate Level 1 Denise Vargiu Unit coordinator Economics 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0  Economists often define value as economic benefits provided by goods or services and assume who would act upon those actions – but such a narrow view of value and power may undermine our understanding of many social issues. This module shows how different social science disciplines may offer different perspectives on the notion of “power and value”. Through introductory lectures from Philosophy, Sociology, Social Statistics, Social Anthropology, Politics, and Criminology, students will learn how each social science discipline can contribute to this topic differently and offer a more comprehensive view of social issues that economics may have overlooked. Economists often define value as economic benefits provided by goods or services and assume who would act upon those actions – but such a narrow view of value and power may undermine our understanding of many social issues. This module shows how different social science disciplines may offer different perspectives on the notion of “power and value”. Through introductory lectures from Philosophy, Sociology, Social Statistics, Social Anthropology, Politics, and Criminology, students will learn how each social science discipline can contribute to this topic differently and offer a more comprehensive view of social issues that economics may have overlooked. The course unit aims to:<ul> <li>Offer a more comprehensive view on the topic of power and value</li> <li>Introduce students to various social science disciplines and how different disciplines approach a topic</li> <li>Review the advantages and limitations on different social science approaches</li></ul> (i) Gain an awareness of various social science approaches(ii) Offer a more comprehensive view on issues by accompanying economic knowledge with different social scientific perspectives (i) Apply and evaluate social scientific perspectives, and develop a critical view on these different perspectives(ii) Employ material available from academic, media and policy sources to make effective arguments about the topic (i) Use library and electronic sources and resources, and work with real-world data(ii) Conduct critical reading and literature reviews and produce a written portfolio (i) Present ideas, ask questions, and develop team working skills in group discussions during tutorials(ii) Develop a critical approach to analyse issues during the portfolio preparation Brief overview of the syllabus/topics. Topics subject to change every year.Introduction: Why should we care about power and value?Social Movements: Pursuing Alternative ValuesSocial MovementsCorporate Social ResponsibilityForced Labour, Child LabourMoney, Shell Money, and the Transatlantic Market in SlavesValue and Power on Wall StreetPower and Agency in Precarious EmploymentGlobal Value Chains and InequalityPolitical Economy in Neoclassical EconomicsHow to incorporate the different perspectives in our decision making? The course will be delivered by a weekly 1-hour lecture, and a fortnightly 1-hour tutorial over 10 weeks. It will be supported by online learning and guided self-study.Lectures will involve introductions to the discipline area and how it is being applied to the broad topic of power and value, alongside discussions of cutting-edge social science research on the topic. In addition to key academic texts, media, social policy sources, and short video-clips will be drawn upon in lectures to engage students with the topic. Lectures will also use real-world data, evidence and case studies to illuminate the value of the approach in question.During tutorials, students will have the opportunity to discuss and debate issues introduced in the lectures and this will provide opportunities for students to engage critically with the material and perspective presented, as well as develop a further understanding on the lecture materials. Some tutorials will also give students opportunities to work with real-world data using Excel.The course will utilise Blackboard to deliver the course content, core readings, lecture slides, and any supplementary materials such as video materials, and communication. 0 Other 20% 5 Portfolio 80% Online Quizzes (8 quizzes) - 20%Portfolio, where students critically evaluate how different approaches study either power or value (1000 words) - 80%  Portfolio - written feedbackTutorial tasks - formative feedback SOCS15001 - only available to year one BA Econ students BA(Hons) Econ & Soc Std BA(Econ)(Hons) Econ & Crim First Year Mandatory BA(Hons) Econ & Soc Std BA(Hons)Econ (Dev) First Year Mandatory BA(Hons) Econ & Soc Std BA(Hons)Econ (Econ) First Year Mandatory BA(Hons) Econ & Soc Std BA(Hons)Econ (Econ & Fin) First Year Mandatory BA(Hons) Econ & Soc Std BA(Hons)Econ (Econ & Pol First Year Mandatory BA(Hons) Econ & Soc Std BA(Hons)Econ (Econ & Soc) First Year Mandatory BA(Hons) Econ & Soc Std BA(Hons)Econ (Acc & Fin) First Year Mandatory BA(Hons) Econ & Soc Std BA(Hons)Econ (Fin) First Year Mandatory BA(Hons) Econ & Soc Std BA(Hons)Econ (Econ & Phil) First Year Mandatory BA(Hons) Econ & Soc Std BA(Hons)Econ (Dev & DA) First Year Mandatory BA(Hons) Econ & Soc Std BA(Hons)Econ (Econ & DA) First Year Mandatory N Bhambra, G.K. 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(2017) ‘You don’t own money, you’re just the one who’s holding it’: Borrowing, lending and the fair person in North Manchester’, The Sociological Review, 65(1): 121-136.  Lectures 10 Tutorials 5 0 85 Independent study hours:Private study: 55 hoursDirected reading: 30 hours