SY1001 - Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2015 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 1 |
| 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
- apply a reflexive and critical sociological perspective to the world around them;
- gain an understanding of major theoretical approaches in sociology;
- analyse social issues from a sociological perspective;
- understand the ways in which individuals' lives are socially shaped;
- examine social change within key social institutions such as work, education, family and the mass media.
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 26-Mar-2015 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Glenn Dawes |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); assignments (40%). |
| External, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 27-Aug-2015 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Theresa Petray |
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| Method of Delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Assessment: | quizzes or tests (40%); essays (20%); assignments (40%). |
| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 26-Mar-2015 | |
| Coordinator: | Dr Roger Wilkinson |
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| Assessment: | end of semester exam (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); assignments (40%). |
| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51 | |
| Census Date 09-Apr-2015 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Glenn Dawes |
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| Assessment: | other exams (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); (40%). |
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An enrolment quota applies to this offering. |
| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53 | |
| Census Date 26-Nov-2015 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Glenn Dawes |
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| Assessment: | other exams (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); (40%). |
| JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52 | |
| Census Date 30-Jul-2015 | |
| Coordinator: | Assoc. Professor Glenn Dawes |
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| Assessment: | other exams (40%); tutorial attendance and participation (20%); (40%). |
| Restrictions: |
An enrolment quota applies to this offering. |
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.