11344 (v.3) Sociology 316 - Demography - Population and Social Development

Area:

Department of Social Sciences

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Lecture:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Tutorial:

1 x 2 Hours Fortnightly

Anti Requisite(s):

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

Syllabus:

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. The former involves making sure you have an adequate understanding of data sourcesand simple methods of analysis, and the latter involves using these data and methods to understand the social aspects of population change and its causes and consequences.

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 (3,000 words) 30%, Final examination 40%, Tutorial paper (3,000 words) 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

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