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1638 (v.7) Behavioural Science 171



 

Area:

Department of Social Work and Social Policy

Contact Hours:

3.0

Credits:

25.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

    7365 (v.4) Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity - Introduction to Doing Sociology or any previous version
    OR
    7367 (v.4) Anthropology 111 - The Anthropological Imagination or any previous version
The relationship between self and society across the life course is explored. Students are encouraged to reflect on and question common-sense 'truths' about society, social behaviour and themselves. Social theories including modernism and postmodernism are surveyed for their usefulness in understanding issues at various points across the family life courses, such as childhood, adolescence, parenthood and aging.


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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