Person and Society

Course aim

To introduce key issues in contemporary global societies and specifically to sociological concepts, knowledge and skills in order to provide an increased awareness of how these issues affect people as individuals, groups, states and societies.

Course content

An introduction to: cultural identity and transnational issues, citizenship, globalisation and its impact, multiculturalism, gender, sexuality, family, the nation-state, health, class, poverty and inequality, employment and social change, structures of power and the role of activism, media, the relationship between theory and practice.

Textbook(s)

Holmes, D , Hughes, K & Julian, R 2013, Australian Sociology: A Changing Society Custom Copy for Sarah Hattam, Pearson Education Australia Pty Ltd, New South Wales

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, CITY WEST, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	N/A 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

Essay, Minor essay, Participation, Reading and Critical Thinking Journal (glossary and summaries)

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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