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Introduction to Sociology

Undergraduate | MUR-SOC134 | 2018

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Begin to see how gender, class, ideology and society influence the way people behave. Get a bird's eye view of the history of sociological study. Probe religion, family and ethnicity. Ask what tools are available to conduct sociological analysis.

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
No ATAR needed,
No prior study
Duration
13 weeks

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Introduction to Sociology

About this subject

  • At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

    1. engage creatively with the relationship between the individual, society and the globe, using sociological thinking
    2. understand some tools of sociological analysis
    3. understand the history of sociology
    4. analyse the work of some of the thinkers who have influenced the discipline
    5. recognise the relevance of sociology to everyday questions about contemporary issues in the social world
    6. use research, reading and library skills to stimulate and support sociological understanding
    7. use effective communication skills, especially writing skills.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

  • MUR-SOC105 (Not currently available)

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
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