10794 (v.3) Sociology 216 - Demography - Population and Social Development

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Area:	Department of Social Sciences
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	3.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly
Anti Requisite(s):	11344 (v.3) Sociology 316 - Demography - Population and Social Development
Prerequisite(s):	7365 (v.4) Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity - Introduction to Doing Sociology or any previous version AND 7366 (v.4) Sociology 112 - Australian Society in the Global Economy or any previous version
Syllabus:	Basic demographic concepts in the analysis of fertility, mortality, nuptiality and migration. The Australian population. Elementary descriptive statistical methods. Modules which will discuss particular topics with a primary emphasis on Australia for example, regional and urban planning and development, migration and multiculturalism, the Aboriginal population, and women in the workforce.
Unit Outcomes:	Throughout the course, topics will be dealt with in two ways, essentially corresponding to what are usually known as formal demography and social demography, respectively. On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Adequately understood data sources and simple methods of analysis in regards to formal demography. Used these data and methods to understand the social aspects of population change and its causes and consequences.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Population and Development Review. Journal of Population Research.
Unit Texts:	Pollard, A H., Yusuf, Farhat. and Pollard, G. N. (1990), Demographic Techniques, (third edition). Sydney, Pergamon Press. Livi-Bacci, M. (2001), A Concise History of World Population, (third edition). Oxford, Blackwell.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Essay (1500 words) 30%, Final examination 40%, Tutorial paper (1500 words) 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y   Y