SY1001 - Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4
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Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
This subject introduces ways of sociologically exploring the social world, with a
particular focus on the analysis of Australian society in an international context.
It involves examining social patterns and structures; examining how these shape the
world in which we live; and recognising and exploring social experience in the context
of social change and global processes. Through examining a range of topics such as
family life, work, the media and education, students will develop an understanding
of major social and cultural changes taking place in Australia and how these impact
on the lives of individuals, groups and communities.
Learning Outcomes
- compare and contrast the major theoretical approaches in sociology;
- apply a reflexive and critically sociological perspective to the world around them;
- analyse social change within key social institutions;
- discuss the ways in which individuals' lives are socially shaped.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Examination - In class - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Problem task - (20%) - Individual.
Availabilities
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Townsville,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Nick Osbaldiston. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 18 hours tutorials
- 13 hours online content
- assessment and self-directed study
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External,
Study Period 2
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Census Date 26-Aug-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Nick Osbaldiston |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 18 hours - Online Activities
- 13 hours online content
- assessment and self-directed study
|
Method of Delivery: |
WWW - LearnJCU |
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Cairns,
Internal,
Study Period 1
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Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Nick Osbaldiston. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 18 hours tutorials
- 13 hours online content
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
JCU Singapore,
Internal,
Study Period 52
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Census Date 05-Aug-2021 |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 26 hours lectures (didactic or interactive)
- 12 hours tutorials
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.