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The Sociology of Youth

Undergraduate | UNE-SOCY354 | 2021

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Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
16 weeks

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The Sociology of Youth

About this subject

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

    1. demonstrate coherent theoretical knowledge of the key themes in the field of the sociology of youth;
    2. critically evaluate competing theoretical perspectives on contemporary factors leading to the definitions and policies affecting juveniles, with the ability to communicate this effectively with others;
    3. apply the skills required to investigate the differential effects of gender, racial and cultural characteristics, social stratification, religion and education on problems facing youth and social responses to those problems;
    4. apply autonomy and judgement in analysing the ramifications of contemporary policy on the social problems facing youth; and
    5. critically assess how youth are responding to contemporary social, political, economic and environmental issues.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

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:

one of

Please note that your enrolment in this subject is conditional on successful completion of these prerequisite subject(s). If you study the prerequisite subject(s) in the study period immediately prior to studying this subject, your result for the prerequisite subject(s) will not be finalised prior to the close of enrolment. In this situation, should you not complete your prerequisite subject(s) successfully you should not continue with your enrolment in this subject. If you are currently enrolled in the prerequisite subject(s) and believe you may not complete these all successfully, it is your responsibility to reschedule your study of this subject to give you time to re-attempt the prerequisite subject(s).

Others

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.

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
  • Other requirements -

    Textbook requirements:

    Textbook information is not available until approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the Teaching period.

    Students are expected to purchase prescribed material.

    Textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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