Undergraduate GRF-SGY230-2021

Sociology of Identity

Peel away the layers that form modern conceptions of identity. Unpack social categories like ethnicity, religion and class. Address the impact of globalisation and the internet. Realise how social conditioning can impact the formation of identity.

Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

HECS-HELP
FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject you will have acquired the following transferable skills:

regular attendance, participation and organisation skills
oral communication and group work skills
written communication skills
analysis and critical evaluation skills
research skills.

Topics covered

- Origins, construction & implications of identity

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

Discover the main sociological theories of identity. You will explore contemporary debates surrounding identity through various sites used for the generation of social identities, for example, consumption, sexuality, class and gender. Through your studies, you will also explore the different ways in which contemporary social conditions, for example, the internet, consumption, globalisation, global warming and terrorism, and social categories such as gender, ethnicity, race, religion and social class variously structure identity possibilities.

Assessments

Quiz (20%)
Key Papers Discussion (35%)
Research Essay (45%)

Textbooks

Current study term: 29 Aug 21 to 28 Nov 21

Check the learning management system (LMS) of your university for textbook details.

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