7949 (v.6) Sociology 224 - Sociology of Human Futures, Society and Technological Change
Area: |
Department of Social Sciences |
Credits: |
25.0 |
Contact Hours: |
3.0 |
| ** The tuition pattern below provides details of the types of classes and their duration. This is to be used as a guide only. For more precise information please check your unit outline. ** | |
Lecture: |
1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Anti Requisite(s): |
9843 (v.6) Sociology 324 - Sociology of Human Futures, Society and Technological Change |
Prerequisite(s): |
7365 (v.4) Sociology 111 - Social Construction of Identity - Introduction to Doing Sociology or any previous version AND 7366 (v.4) Sociology 112 - Australian Society in the Global Economy or any previous version |
Syllabus: |
Human futures and technological change. Technology and social change - modern society. Relationship between technical change and capitalist development. Invention and innovation. Technological determinism. Theories of technocracy. Technology and production focusing on gender, globalisation, the future of work and biotechnology. Theories and impact of information society. |
| ** To ensure that the most up-to-date information about unit references, texts and outcomes appears, they will be provided in your unit outline prior to commencement. ** | |
Field of Education: | 090301 Sociology |
Funding Cluster: | 05 - Behavioural Science, Social Studies |
SOLT (Online) Definitions*: | Not Online *Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information |
Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
Availability |
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| Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information. | |
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