7365 (v.4) Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity - Introduction to Doing Sociology
| Area: | Department of Social Sciences |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
| Lecture: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Tutorial: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Anti Requisite(s): | 10020 (v.2) Sociology 113 - Social Construction of Identity - Introduction to Doing Sociology
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| 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. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- An awareness and be developing 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. |
| 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), Sociologly Themes & Perspectives (second edition) Frenchs Forest, Pearson. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 40%, Final Examination 40%, Short essay 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | Y | | 2004 | Esperance Community College | Semester 1 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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