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10020 (v.2) Sociology 113 - Social Construction of Identity - Introduction to Doing Sociology


 

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

7365 (v.4) Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity - Introduction to Doing Sociology

Other Requisite(s):

Admission: to course outside the School of Social Sciences.

Syllabus:

Introduction to doing sociology. Introduction to sociological theory. Sociology of culture and cultural change. Socialisation and identity.. National, ethnic group and personal identities and notions of community. Ideology . Social institutions and institutional change. Sexuality and gender. Families and changing patterns of human relationships. The sociology of knowledge.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An awareness development of a strong understanding of key sociological schools of thought and concepts. Become comfortable with reading sociological writing. Developed the skills of critical social analysis. Developed the skills of sociological communication and discussion in both written and oral forms.

Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases.

Unit References:

Bilton, Tony., Bonnett, Kevin. and Jones, Pip. et al, (1996), Introductory Sociology, (third edition). London, MacMillan. Edgar, D., Earle, L. and Fopp, R. (1993), Introduction to Australian Society (second edition). Sydney, Prentice Hall. Giddens, Anthony. (1986), Sociology. A Brief but Critical Introduction. (second edition). London, Macmillan. Jureidini, Ray, and Poole, Marilyn. (eds), (2003), Sociology: Australian Connections (third edition). St Leonards, Allen & Unwin.

Unit Texts:

van Krieken, Robert. et al. (2000), Sociologly Themes & Perspectives (second edition). Frenchs Forest, Pearson.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Negotiated assessment- Essay 40%, Final Examination 40%, Short Essay 20%. Or choice of Essay 60%, Short Essay 40% or Exam 60%, Short Essay 40%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 90301 Sociology

HECS Band (if applicable):

1  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y Y

Area
External
refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research.
Central
External
refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area

 
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