CHY6042 - Young People and Diversity

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

(1) Evaluate relevant research and theory, and demonstrate their knowledge;
(2) Evaluate critically the strengths and weaknesses of various methodological and theoretical approaches to researching disability, ethnicity and other issues of diversity;
(3) Assess the complex interaction between genetic, environmental and soci-cultural processes in defining what is meant by ‘diversity’;
(4) Identify and debate current issues relating to young people with diverse experiences.

Content:

The course will attempt to introduce students to the language and terminology relating to the theme of ‘diversity’. It will include analysis of the concepts of ‘disability’, ‘social exclusion’ and ‘ethnicity’. For instance, models of disability such as the ‘medical’ and ‘social’ models will be considered. Some of the difficulties of carrying out research with young people with disabilities will be explored including the ethical and methodological challenges involved. ‘Emancipatory’ disability research will be evaluated. Issues associated with a variety of modes of social exclusion will be explored. Part of the module will be concerned with ‘special educational needs’ and in what way curriculum provision and support is, and ought to be, made available to pupils with such needs. There will be a study of young people with learning difficulties.

Learning and Teaching Information:

Lectures Semester 1
Contact hours 12
Number of groups 1

Seminars/Tutorials Semester 1
Contact hours 6
Number of groups 4

Lectures Semester 2
Contact hours 12
Number of groups 1

Seminars/Tutorials Semester 2
Contact hours 6
Number of groups 4

Assessment: