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Undergraduate GRF-SGY14-2018

Understanding the Social World

Take a magnifying glass to issues like race, sexuality, class and family. Scrutinise them from three different sociological perspectives. Analyse how sociological theories can have an impact on social life. Dig into what makes society tick.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

4.23

Study method

100% online

Available loans

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 May 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the successful completion of this subject you should be able to:

describe the basic principles of three sociological paradigms used to explain the social world;
compare three sociological paradigms and explain their similarities and differences;
analyse the importance of the "sociological imagination" in understanding the social world;
apply sociological theory to an examination of social issues.

Topics covered

- Sociological Imagination
- Sociological Paradigms
- Sociological Research
- Society and Culture
- Race and Ethnicity
- Class and Social Stratification
- Sex, Gender and Sexuality
- Youth and Adulthood
- Education and Employment
- Family and Relationships
- Crime, Justice and Deviance
- Faith and Secularisation
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

No eligibility requirements

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as Introduction to Sociology.

This subject introduces students to the social sciences in a fresh local context, both in terms of the theories social scientists use to explain Australian society and the way in which those theories have an impact on social life.

Note: This subject is considered to be academically equivalent to CCJ18 Crime and Society.

Assessments

Quiz (10%)
Reflective Task — Modules 1, 2 and 3 (90%)

Textbooks

Current study term (26 May 19 to 25 Aug 19)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

Think Sociology

John D Carl

Required

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