The Sociology of Youth

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You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or currently be enrolled in the following subject(s) in a prior study period; or enrol in the following subject(s) to study prior to this subject:

UNE-CRIM100-Understanding Crime, or UNE-CRIM101-The Criminal Justice System, or UNE-CRIM104-Deviance, or UNE-CRIM190-Crime in Rural Communities ;

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Candidature in Bachelor of Criminology To enrol in this subject you will need to pass the Prerequisite/s. Please note as UNE results are released after the close of enrolment date, your enrolment into this subject will be withdrawn if you do not pass the prerequisite subject/s.

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This subject examines the social history and sociological theories of youth. It explores the position and experiences of young people in contemporary society, challenging some of the negative discourses that surround youth. It discusses the roles of various government and non-governmental organisations that deal with the needs of youth together with relevant policy issues, particularly relating to Australia. Methodologies for measuring and analysing variables related to youth and policy are discussed. Assessment through examination requires broad understanding of the concept of youth, the behaviours associated with youth, and policies regarding youth. Assessment through mid-term research papers requires specific analytic practices and conceptual development around focussed substantive research.

Assessment 1 Quiz: 500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 Assessment 2 Quiz: 500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 Assessment 3 Essay: 2500 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5 Assessment 4 Take Home Exam: 2000 words. Relates to Learning Outcomes 1-5

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• Take Home Exam - 2 hrs 15 mins (40%)