The Social World
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
SOCU 1003
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
Yes
Note: This offering may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Course ID
006865
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
Yes
Course owner
School of Creative Industries
Course aim
To introduce students to a sociologically critical understanding of society.
Course content
This course introduces the discipline of sociology by examining the historical formation of modern society and contemporary directions of social change. It provides students with valuable skills and knowledge to comprehend the fast-changing world in which we live. In particular it focuses on two types of social transformation: globalisation and post-industrialisation. Students will also become familiar with the nature of sociology, social divisions and the significance of popular culture.
Textbook(s)
Van Krieken, R, Habibis, D, Smith, P, Hutchins, B, Haralambos, M & Holborn, M (eds) 2014, Sociology: themes and perspectives, 5th edn, Pearson Education Australia Pty Ltd, New South Wales
Prerequisite(s)
Nil
Corequisite(s)
Nil
Teaching method
| Component | Duration | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNAL, MAGILL | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
| online activity | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
| EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE | |||
| External (Online) | 3 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| INTERNAL, WHYALLA | |||
| Lecture | 1 hour x 13 weeks | ||
| Tutorial | 2 hours x 13 weeks | ||
| EXTERNAL, WHYALLA, ONLINE | |||
| External (Online) | 3 hours x 13 weeks | ||
Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.
Assessment
Continuous assessment, Essay, Research proposal
Fees
EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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