Sociology: Perspectives and Locations

Course aim

To introduce students to significant issues and developments in sociological theory by examining the major themes and works of major sociologists.

Course content

The perspectives of some major sociological theorists and the issues important to them: Marx, Durkheim, Weber, Karl Mannheim, the Frankfurt School, , Foucault, Berger and Luckmann, ideology; sociology as a critical and emancipatory discipline; the social construction of reality; feminism; postmodernism; poststructuralism; the sociology of the ‘other’; sociological models; the application of theories to sociological concepts, practical issues and policies.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
SOCU 1003	Sociology 1

The listed prerequisite or with the approval of the Course Coordinator.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial (Online)	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online activities)	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

Essay, Minor Essay, Weekly continous assessment tasks

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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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.