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I have a chance to study a free module of my choice at work and I have narrowed it down to two. Which one shall I pick?

Culture and Economy in Contemporary Europe
This module concentrates on:

• a review and analysis of the debate on culture and economy, with special emphasis on globalisation and its implications for European societies (e.g. ‘Americanisation’);
• case studies examining the link between culture and economy in the British Isles, with reference to regional differences, and including comparisons between regions in Britain and the Republic of Ireland;
• case studies examining the link between culture and economy in various European regional contexts, including the transition from communism to capitalism, the eastern enlargement of the EU, and comparisons between major European countries (Britain, Germany, Italy);
• review of regional scenarios of culturally aware economic practice with a view to assessing viability and validity of inter-regional experience exchanges, and the implications of cultural differences for development in a Common Market.

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Sociology on the Menu: Food and Society
This module aims to introduce the sociology of food and eating. This is a relatively new interest for sociologists, but a moment’s reflection will reveal that it is a proper and fascinating area for investigation. We all have to eat, every day and at regular intervals: however, a great many questions are raised regarding the relationship between people and what we eat – and what we do not. In this module we look critically at some social and cultural aspects of human food systems, from production to consumption. This is an opportunity to examine the taken-for-granted, customary experiences associated with choosing, preparing and sharing food.