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Undergraduate Module Descriptor
SOC3122: Critical Theory: The Frankfurt School and Communicative Capitalism
This module descriptor refers to the 2023/4 academic year.
Module Aims
The aims of this module are:
- to introduce you to 20th century Critical Theory and its Freudo-Marxist concepts
- to practise critical methods and critical reflection
- to learn about philosophical examination of modern-day social changes and problems
- to introduce you to 20th century philosophers who have been greatly influential on current philosophical and political thought.
| On successfully completing the programme you will be able to: | |
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| Module-Specific Skills | 1. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the theories and texts (readings) for the course 2. Demonstrate deep understanding of the methodological and conceptual problems of critiquing modernity |
| Discipline-Specific Skills | 3. Demonstrate critical understanding of the interrelation between epistemology, values, and material social conditions 4. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of a specific current type of philosophical social and political analysis |
| Personal and Key Skills | 5. Demonstrate the ability to critically analyse texts with guidance, and thoroughly discuss complex problems 6. Demonstrate the ability to write short, explanatory summaries of complex academic texts 7. Demonstrate the ability to research independently and write a critical philosophical essay on a module theme |