1638 (v.7) Behavioural Science 171

Area:

Department of Social Work and Social Policy

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

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

Syllabus:

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.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit students will have- Ability to critically evaluate social theories as they relate to social practice. Ability to critically examine social discourses and societal structures. Ability to identify and deconstruct discourses and "taken-for-granted" meanings. An understanding of the individuals and families across the life course. Basic skills for a "refelxive" learner and practitioner.

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:

Bourke, C. et al (1994). Aboriginal Australia, Uni Queensland Press. Burr, V. (1995). An introduction to social constructionism, Routledge. Hartley, R. ed (1995). Families and cultural diversity in Australia, Allen and Unwin. McHoul, A. and Grace, W. (1993). A Foucault primer: discourse, power and the subject, Melbourne Uni Press. Other readings on E-reserve.

Unit Texts:

Baker, M. (2001). Families, labour and love, Allen and Unwin. Porter, S. (1998). Social theory and nursing practice, Macmillan.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Examination 40%, Major Essay 40%, Minor Essay 20%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y