module
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC2115: Deception
This module descriptor refers to the 2022/3 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
- Defining Deception
- The Ethics of Deception
- The Detection of Deception
- Deception and Science
- Deception and Art
- Deception and War
- Deception and Entertainment
- Deception and Fraud
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 128 | 0 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 22 | 11 x 2 hour weekly lecture/seminar (or 1 hour lecture + 1 hour seminar) |
| Guided Independent Study | 24 | Preparing for the seminars |
| Guided Independent Study | 40 | Required reading |
| Guided Independent Study | 10 | Additional reading/research |
| Guided Independent Study | 54 | Preparation for the presentation and exam |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).