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Controversies: Foundations of Critical Social Analysis

Undergraduate | UNE-HASS101 | 2020

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

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Controversies: Foundations of Critical Social Analysis

About this subject

  • Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to:

    1. demonstrate an understanding of: (a) the process, value and relevance of critical social analysis; (b) a range of controversial and contested issues; (c) key concepts in critical social analysis including cultural relativism, objectivity, causation, human nature and scientific method;
    2. demonstrate a knowledge of, and be able to apply at a basic level, core concepts, perspectives and methodologies used in a variety of disciplines to a range of social controversies;
    3. display skills in evaluation, analysis, argument and written communication in their assigned work; and
    4. display autonomy and judgement in the planning, researching, writing and presenting of assignment tasks.

Entry requirements

No entry requirements

Additional requirements

  • Equipment requirements - Headphones or speakers (required to listen to lectures and other media) Headset, including microphone (highly recommended) Webcam (may be required for participation in virtual classrooms and/or media presentations).
  • Software requirements - It is essential for students to have reliable internet access in order to participate in and complete your units, regardless of whether they contain an on campus attendance or intensive school component. For additional information please visit UNE Hardware Requirements: https://www.une.edu.au/current-students/support/it-services/hardware

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
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