Social Change in Central and Eastern Europe (SESS0051)

Key information

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Teaching department: School of Slavonic and East European Studies
Credit value: 15

Restrictions: Before taking this module you must take SESS0014. Open to Year 3 and 4 only.
Timetable

Alternative credit options

There are no alternative credit options available for this module.

Description

The module explores selected aspects of social change in post-communist European countries, including south-east Europe and Russia. It focuses especially on the twenty-first century. The first half of the module consists of lectures and discussion sessions to identify key social trends across the region and raise issues about where and why change is taking place. The second half of the module consists of seminars focusing on case studies of specific locations and social groups. Topics will include: wealth, poverty and class identities; urban/rural divides; labour markets and livelihood strategies; migration; gender roles; minority rights.

Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year

Intended teaching term: Term 1 听听听 Undergraduate (FHEQ Level 6)

Teaching and assessment

Mode of study: In person
Methods of assessment: 100% Coursework
Mark scheme: Numeric Marks

Other information

Number of students on module in previous year: 23
Module leader: Professor Anne White
Who to contact for more information: SSEES-PS@ucl.ac.uk

Last updated

This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.

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Important information

The catalogue has been updated with key information about the modules that will run during the 2024/25 academic session. Current and prospective students can browse through the catalogue to consider possible module choices for the coming year.

Please note,听information in the catalogue is听subject to change as teaching and assessment arrangements for 2024/25 may need to be adjusted in line with the University's Feedback and Assessment principles and operating model.

Centrally managed exam durations will be provided on students' individual exam timetables. Arrangements for locally managed exams and in-class activity will be confirmed by the teaching department for the module.

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