End of module Evaluation

Age? 19

Sex? Female

What is your degree subject (both if joint)? Sociology and Social Policy

Does ‘Being Bad’ relate well to the other modules you are taking? No

If so, how? And if not, why not?

Have you found ‘Being Bad’ too demanding, too easy, or at an appropriate level? I found "Being Bad" to be quite demanding because the assessment criteria was not something I was used to.

Do you think the list of topics covered on the module was appropriate? Yes

Are there any topics not included in the module that you would like to see included? No

Do you think that the format for classes has worked well? Yes

What did you think of the module team? They were fine.

Do you think it would have been better to have had more:
Small group discussions? Yes
Discussion and debate among the class as a whole? Yes
Information and talk from lecturers? Yes

The approach taken in the module is interdisciplinary (drawing on perspectives from English Literature, Film Studies, Creative Writing, Philosophy, Religious Studies, Media Studies and Politics): do you think this a useful way of approaching the topics covered in the module? Yes

Do you think that interdisciplinary modules are a good idea? Yes

Do you think you have benefited from the interdisciplinary approach taken in the module? No

Would you like to see more modules that cover this kind of subject matter? No

Are you planning to take the follow-up module PH2004 ‘It Shouldn’t Be Allowed’ at level 2? Maybe

Would you recommend ‘Being Bad’ to a friend? Yes

Do you think that the blogs (web logs) were a good idea? No

What did you think of the other assessments (e.g. would it be better to have one longer assessment rather than two shorter ones?)? Didn't like the assesement criteria.

What have you learned from the module? About human behaviour.

What parts of the module have you found most useful and why? All of it

What parts do you think were a waste of time and why? Weblogs

Are there any other comments you wish to make regarding ‘Being Bad’? I really didn't like the assesment criteria,its was nothing i was used to and it seem harder than what i'm used to. I would rather have an essay.

Being too religious

In the being too religious lecture, I found it a bit strange at the start of the lecture when the lecturer started praying. However , when he told us why he started off with a prayer, I think it was a interesting way to start the lecture. I personally do not belong to any religious group and get rather offend when people stop me in the street are try to force their religion on to me. I believe that people should respect other people's religious beliefs and cultures even if they do not agree with what their religion teaches. I also believe creates segregation to a certain extent. I be believe that religion also creates conflict because throughout history wars have started because of so-called religious beliefs and disagreements between two religions.

here is link on religion and war:<//http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/ethics/war/religious/holywar.shtml>

Illegal Drugs

I think illegal drugs will always be a problem in society, because I think people use drugs as a way to escape from reality. Drugs such a cannabis is a plant some people will always smoke it because its a plant despite being illegal, however some people say that cannabis has some health benefis , doctors claim that long-term cannabis use can lead to schizophrenia. Drugs such as ectasy are poplular among clubbers, ectasy is usec some clubbers feel alet and can dance akll noght. Although people can die when they first take ecstasy. Young people may view taking drugs as a way of having fun asnd peer pressure can also be a reson why people start to take drugs. Some people are also curious about what is may feel like to be high off crack or cannabis, so therefore i think drugs will always be part of some people's lifestyle.

Below is a link to the resons people take drugs:

<//http//www.freevibe.com/Drug_Facts/why-people-take-drugs.asp>

Body modifications

The lecture on body modifications I really enjoyed, the only body modifications I have is an ear piercing. I don't have any tattoo's never really been interested in having a tattoo the idea of having a mark on me for the rest of life doesn't appeal to me. In my experience I knew people who got tattoos before the legal age are this made them feel like a rebel. I know of people who have tattoos of their children's name. I think people get addicted to piercing and tattoos. Some gang members get tattoos to symbolise their gang membership. The body modification I do not agree with is female circumcision. I think this is used to control women and is not morally right because female circumcision is carried out on female children as young as five. Countries who culture it is to circumcise females argue that a women is impure and unclean and they would not eligible for marriage. I found that lower-back tattoos are popular among young women, men tend not to have lower-back tattoos as much as women. I think when people have unusual tattoos or extreme piercings, they are trying to express their individuality.

Here is an intersting link on tatoos related to gang membership and being in prison:

http://www.tao-of-tattoos.com/gangs.html>

Bandits and Outlaws

I found the lecture on Bandits and outlaws particularly interesting to learn more about the famous characters such as such as Robin hood, Bonnie and Clyde and Jesse James. i personally think Robin hood was like a hero to the poor, and felt he was fighting for a cause. however, Jesse James are would not called a hero for the poor because he killed so many people. It's makes me wonder why we have a culture that seems to glamorise gang culture and gangsters. I believe that violent computer games and violent movies have an influence on people and influence culture particularly for the youth. Films has been made about Robin Hood and Bonnie and Clyde. A recent movie about Jesse James was released in 2007 starting Brad Pitt. The film was titled "The assassination of Jesse James".

Scarface based on the gangster Al Capone gangster movie came to mind, many people have watched the movie and i think its glamorise violence and gang culture. A lot of people are familiar with the quote from the movie "Say hello to my little friend". It makes me wonder why so many people enjoy watching violent movies based on famous gangster when murders are clearly wrong.

Masturbation

The lecture on masturbation made me feeling slightly uncomfortable for the whole two hours. I think masturbation is still a taboo subject something that people rarely speak openly about. I think people in the lecture particularly enjoyed sharing the different terms they use to describe masturbation. I found that the survey even thought it was anonymous to be a invasion of privacy, because masturbation is something that is usually done in public. i was shocked to find out the first time people masturbated was between the ages of 0-9 years old. Masturbation is expected more from males, its less expected from females. However, the handout given in the lecture prove wrong, because its was about female accounts of masturbation. i think that masturbation will always remain a taboo subject and something people do not feel comfortable openly discussing.

Here is link about myths of masturbation:

<http://sexuality.about.com/od/masturbation/tp/masturbationmyt.htm>

Smoking

Nowadays, smokers know the health risks of smoking but yet many teenagers take up smoking during school years. I think teenagers in school, view smoking as a sort of rebellion. teenagers may take up smoking to fit in with their friends or feel they appear "cool". Others may take up smoking out of curiosity or they feel it's a way for them to relax. Celebrities smoking in movies may encourage teenagers to smoke because they will then view smoking as glamorous and sexy.
http://http//www.lung.ca/protect-protegez/tobacco-tabagisme/facts-faits/teens-ados_e.php>

I personally was glad when smoking was banned from public places on 1st July 2007 because that meant i wouldn't come home from a club or restaurant smelling of cigarettes when I am a non-smoker.

Infidelity

I found the lecture on infidelity interesting. It was interesting to hear people's views on infidelity, people spoke about certain films and books they knew to do with infidelity. However, I feel infidelity is unacceptable regardless of the situation , if people are not happy in relationship people should let their partner know instead risk hurting their partners feeling. I enjoyed watching the videos that were shown in the lecture about infidelity. Some may argue their are reasons behind infidelity such as the passion in the relationship is no longer there or some feel that having an affair adds excitement to their lives. However, i feel you cannot truly love your partner if you know that infidelity would hurt them deeply.



Below is a link on infidelity:<http://www.channel4.com/health/microsites/0-9/4health/teenlife/rel_infidelity.html>