Modernity, Postmodernity, and Globalisation
Students will analyse the transition from modern to postmodern society and the sociological implications of globalisation. They will debate whether grand narratives are still applicable today.
About This Topic
Students will analyse the transition from modern to postmodern society and the sociological implications of globalisation. They will debate whether grand narratives are still applicable today.
Key Questions
- What are the defining characteristics of a postmodern society?
- How has globalisation impacted personal identity?
- Are structural theories obsolete in late modernity?
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