SY2051 - Self and Identity in Contemporary Society

[Offered in odd-numbered years]

Credit points:	06
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:

Advanced societies such as Australia have become markedly more individualistic over recent decades. Individuals are encouraged to develop their own identity-defining tastes and preferences, to define and pursue their individual career and life goals, to take more responsibility for their individual health and security. While some of us embrace these new freedoms and responsibilities, others experience them as a burden and are increasingly stressed by their isolation from traditional forms of community support. The subject explores the social origins, dimensions and consequences of contemporary forms of individualism.

Learning Outcomes

• Develop the analytical skills to relate both theory and cultural models to contemporary real life experiences in western society;
• Apply the theoretical perspectives in the analysis of specific cases of identity formation, maintenance and display;
• Develop an understanding of the major models of the self and identity in current social theory;
• Identify major models of selfhood and identity current in contemporary culture.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• The ability to lead, manage and contribute effectively to teams;
• The ability to speak and write logically, clearly and creatively;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

SY3051 and SY2020 and SY3020

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	psjre.
Contact hours:	26 hours 24 hours
Assessment:	(% - 40%); (% - 15%); (% - 5%); (% - 40%).
, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	psjre.
Contact hours:	13 hours
Method of Delivery:	WWW - LearnJCU
Assessment:	(% - 50%); (% - 50%).

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.