Contemporary Sociology Course
Dive into digital inequality via modern sociology. Master essential theories, scrutinise smart-city data, and create small-scale studies to guide policy, community efforts, and ethical tech choices—perfect for humanities experts aiming for tangible results in South African contexts.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
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What will I learn?
This Contemporary Sociology Course delivers a focused, hands-on intro to digital divides in urban settings. Grasp core ideas on platform capitalism, intersectionality, surveillance, and network society, then use them on actual city data, local projects, and examples. It leads you to plan modest research, analyse proof, and develop solid policy and community proposals.
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- Analyse digital inequality using Bourdieu, intersectionality, and platform theory.
- Map urban digital projects and evaluate their effects on low-income and marginalised communities.
- Utilise public data, NGO reports, and media to construct detailed city-level case studies.
- Design ethical small-scale research involving interviews, focus groups, and observations.
- Transform sociological insights into concise policy briefs and community-led solutions.
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