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SY4017 - Classical Social Theory
Credit points: |
6 |
Year: |
2021 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
4 |
Administered by: |
College of Arts, Society & Education |
Available ONLY to students enrolled in the BA(Hons)and BSocSc(Hons).
This subject allows students to specialise in their major discipline through advanced
study of both theory and methods. In the subject, research design, and theoretical
perspectives within their chosen discipline will be examined and applied to case studies
in contemporary society. They will also have the chance to delve into theoretical
perspectives on their discipline through an intensive reading and discussion program.
Students will be able to use this knowledge to further their own research
Learning Outcomes
- design an appropriate research project, including research questions, theoretical
framework and methodological approaches within the discipline;
- evaluate a body of literature in a specific field of the discipline;
- critique a broad range of theoretical approaches to the discipline;
- justify the application of particular theories to case study examples.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Literature review - (20%) - Individual
- Oral > Podcast - (20%) - Individual
- Participation > Online participation - (20%) - Individual.
Inadmissible Subject Combinations:
|
SY4001 and SY4002 and SY4015 and SY4016 |
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 1,
Internal
|
Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coord/Lect: |
Dr Nick Osbaldiston. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
6
credit point subject is approximately
260 hours.
- 26 hours online workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
|
Census Date 25-Mar-2021 |
Coordinator: |
Dr Nick Osbaldiston |
Lecturer:
|
Dr Mark Chong. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
6
credit point subject is approximately
260 hours.
- 26 hours online workshops
- assessment and self-directed study
|
|
|
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.