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Course Description
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Course Name
Place, Belonging and Identities
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Host University
University of Stirling
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Location
Stirling, Scotland
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Area of Study
Sociology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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SCQF Credits
20 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits5
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units7
Hours & Credits
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Overview
The concept of ?place? is increasingly used within sociology to refer to the settings where people live out theirlives as they engage in a whole host of activities. Some places appear mundane and ordinary, holding littleregard to the individual when undertaking their day-to-day activities. By contrast other places possess greatmeaning, either at an individual, group or national level: the home, a church or mosque, football ground andmemorial site provide illustrations of each. So all aspects of people?s lives are ?emplaced?, but to widelydiffering degrees. Places can be ?real?, but also ?imagined?, and there can often be an interplay between bothconceptions.The aim of this module is to systematically examine and better understand the importance of place withincontemporary society, an exarcise that will also consider its close association with notions of both belongingand identity. This will involve gaining a working knowledge of critical theoretical perspectives on place, andalso exposure to a range of analytical tools to better understand its role and importance within thesociological imagination. Throughout this module emphasis will be placed on reflection as a means to betterunderstand the social processes that are often ?hidden? within contemporary society.
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