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Core Module Information
Module title: Capitalism in Crisis:Protest, Resistance and Change
SCQF level: 08:
SCQF credit value: 20.00
ECTS credit value: 10
Module code: SSC08112
Module leader: Nick Cimini
School School of Applied Sciences
Subject area group: Social Science
Prerequisites

There are no pre-requisites for this module to be added
Description of module content:

From the ongoing slowdown in the global economy to near imminent environmental collapse, the fragility of our social and economic system has once again been exposed. Increasing inequalities and the declining rate of profits have been met with panic and austerity at the top of our system and protest, resistance and reaction from below. In this module we explore how commentators, politicians and activists are responding to the latest crisis of capitalism. We investigate the cyclical nature of capitalist economies, the role of the state and geo-political relations today, as well as the forms and methods of protest and opposition to these developments. Questions addressed include: Is there an alternative to austerity? Can capitalism be reformed? What are the obstacles to the types of changes we'd like to see? How do we get from here to where we want to be?
Learning Outcomes for module:

Upon completion of this module you will be able to

LO1: Critically evaluate responses to the crisis of capitalism.

LO2: Engage with political debates about activism and social change.

LO3: Apply this understanding to a real-life example of political activism.
Full Details of Teaching and Assessment
2025/6, Trimester 1, In Person,
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Occurrence: 001
Primary mode of delivery: In Person
Location of delivery: SIGHTHILL
Partner:
Member of staff responsible for delivering module: Nick Cimini
Module Organiser:


Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH))
Mode of activityLearning & Teaching ActivityNESH (Study Hours)NESH Description
Face To Face Lecture 24 The weekly lectures will include a number of audio-visual inputs: short videos, discussion exercises, breakout groups, online polls and other activities to foster student engagement.
Face To Face Tutorial 12 The tutorials will offer opportunities for discussions of recommended readings, problem-solving exercises and practical research tasks. The tutorials will also offer opportunities for lecturers and peers to give formative feedback on group activities and in-class exercises.
Online Guided independent study 164 Guided independent study will involve reading the recommended literature, engaging with online activities through the module Moodle space, and preparing for the summative assessment.
Total Study Hours200
Expected Total Study Hours for Module200


Assessment
Type of Assessment Weighting % LOs covered Week due Length in Hours/Words Description
Essay 100 1~2~3 Exam Period , WORDS= 3000 words You will be asked to describe and critically reflect on a contemporary manifestation of political activism, protest, party politics, a social movement or some other form of political mobilisation.
Component 1 subtotal: 100
Component 2 subtotal: 0
Module subtotal: 100

Indicative References and Reading List - URL:
SSC08112 Capitalism in Crisis
 

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