This online taster session will give you an insight into what it's like to study Applied Social Sciences at university. You'll have the chance to hear from one of our academics, participate in a taster lecture and engage with current undergraduates.
Looking at Reality TV through a social science lens. Why does it matter and what should change?
Within this session, we will use the case study of reality TV to consider how we interpret data and how we create knowledge. Via the lens of reality TV, we will think carefully and critically about how media and culture influence our knowledge and the significance of using data appropriately. We constantly see facts and statistics shared about reality TV, as well as the content itself affecting our views on things (think Love Island and fashion trends!). So, as a group we will reflect on why this is important, as well as establishing some ideas for changes.
When: Thursday 2nd May - 4.30pm - 5.50pm
Age Group: Year 12 and Year 13
Location: Online
Itinerary:
16:30 - 16:35 - Log in and get comfortable
16:35 - 16:45 - Introduction to the Sheffield Methods Institute & Applied Social Sciences
16:45 - 17:25 - Interactive taster session on ""Looking at Reality TV through a social science lens""
17:25 - 17:50 - Q&A with course student ambassadors, session summary & how to find out more
17:50 - Session Close.
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