Contemporary Sociological Debates

Course aim

To develop at an advanced level a critical understanding of key contemporary issues and debates in sociology.

Course content

In this advanced course, students will explore key issues and debates in contemporary sociology. The course reviews prominent contemporary theorists and intellectual paradigms with reference to the central dilemmas in comprehending the social world. In particular it examines the ways in which sociologists in recent years have attempted to overcome the divisions that were created in moves away from its classical traditions. Methodologically this is between micro and macro forms of analysis, structure and agency, modernism and postmodernism, structuralism and post-structuralism, colonialism and post-colonialism. The course critically examines topical national and international issues in order to examine the major debates in the discipline including public sociology and the resurgence of religion.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Completion of any second year course from the Sociology major/sub-major within the Bachelor of Arts, or by approval from the Program Director.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Major essay, Minor essay, Tutorial work

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.