10021 (v.2) Sociology 114 - Australian Society in the Global Economy

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

12.5

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

2 x 1 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 1 Hours Weekly

Anti Requisite(s):

7366 (v.4) Sociology 112 - Australian Society in the Global Economy

Other Requisite(s):

Admission: to a course outside the School of Social Sciences.

Syllabus:

Introduction to the sociology of capitalist societies. Basic concepts for the analysis of capitalist societies and the process of globalisation - production and society, class and social structure, organisation and bureaucracy, technology and work, power, resources and the state, elite and ruling class concepts, social movements, culture and ideology, mass media.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An understanding of the general principles of operation of capitalist societies and the features unique to Australia. The recognition that all social and sociological theories have implications for the distribution of power, resources, and rewards in society. Examined important questions about the validity of taken-for-granted and common-sense `truths' about society, and the ability to argue in defence of contrary views.

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:

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), Sociology: Themes & Perspectives (second edition). Frenchs Forest, Pearson.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

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

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y		Y