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Social Constructs of Ageing

Sociology of Health and Illness

Sociology: Experiencing Social Life

Sociology: Understanding the Social World

Gender: Being Human

Media, Self, Identity

This subject introduces students to central concepts and methods used by sociologists to study society. Like HGA101, this subject develops an understanding of sociology by examining the major social institutions and processes, and sociological modes of inquiry. The subject explores central sociological concepts and ideas with a focus on: inequality, difference, social and cultural institutions, crime and deviance. The subject provides students with (1) an understanding of sociological concepts, models and methods; and (2) an ability to apply these to processes in modern societies with special reference to Australia. This is a core subject in the Sociology major and introduces sociology. The focus of this subject is to develop your higher-level thinking by helping you to acquire the tools you need to develop a sociological imagination (including how reality is socially constructed) and the ability to develop a theoretical lens for seeing the world around you - skills which lie at the heart of the Sociology major. This subject consolidates and develops your understanding of the central concepts and methods used by sociologists to study society. This subject also provides you with the initial skills and knowledges required for higher level studies in Sociology.

Sociology is essential for understanding the turbulence, change, diversity and mobility of the modern world. Sociology offers a precise way to understand, track and assess how ever-changing aspirations, technologies and economies impact on our social relations and cultures. In Sociology A we introduce students to the key elements of sociology including its central ideas, concepts and achievements. In doing so we provide you with a new perspective on how your experiences and world are shaped. It will sharpen your focus and skills through social theory, critical thinking and a grasp of relevant data.We do this by addressing five questions:<ul><li>What is sociology?</li><li>When, why and how did sociology emerge as a new perspective on change?</li><li>How can we explain human sameness, as well as social difference and conflict?</li><li>How do societies change - and where are they headed?</li><li>How do people experience key components of society in their everyday lives?</li></ul>

How do assumptions about gender influence our understanding of what it means to be a human being? In this subject we explore a variety of different ways that human beings have been imagined and thought about across time in western culture. We pay particular attention to the ways that sexual difference has been deemed to be significant when it comes to understanding human beings, but we also study other differences, such as race, class, age, and physical ability, and the ways these differences intersect with sex and gender. Throughout the subject students are introduced to key terms and concepts in Gender Studies.

This subject examines how ageing is a social construct. You will examine how ageing and older age are influenced by factors other than biological ageing alone, from global and local perspectives. You will examine and critique social attitudes towards ageing, the impacts of ageism and social institutions, and how language impacts on our understandings and experiences of ageing and older age. The subject also examines cultural and Indigenous beliefs of ageing and older age, gender differences and elder abuse. This subject requires you to reflect on your own views, values and beliefs toward ageing and older age.

This subject applies a critical sociological perspective to health, illness and medicine.  Each year the subject will use topical examples to explore expert and public knowledges about health and illness, the social distribution and patterning of health and illness, inequalities in health, experiences of health and illness, the health professions and the politics of health care. Recent examples include vaccination, breastfeeding, alternative medicine, wellness influencers, professionalisation among allied health practitioners and political debates about private health insurance. This subject is highly relevant for students interested in social research or work in sociology, social work, health and social policy related areas. The subject objectives are: (1) to familiarise students with key health related sociological theories and empirical research; (2) to introduce students to contemporary sociological debates about health and illness; and (3) to develop the skills of critical sociological analysis as applied to health and illness.

The shift from mass communication to mass self-communication is one of the most important shifts in recent human society. Mobile communication networks allow us to produce and share content like never before which is challenging and changing our notions of our public, private and secret selves and our understandings of individuality and community. In this subject, we explore and challenge our understanding of how our use of communication technology is transforming ourselves and our world.

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