SOCA1010
10 units
1000 level
Course handbook
Description
Introduces the sociological perspective through an exploration of contemporary social and cultural issues. Topics may include: socialisation and identity, sex and gender, race and ethnicity, class and social inequality, globalisation and work, deviance and social control, and media and popular culture. Key sociological concepts and theories are used to examine social patterns, social action and social change.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 1 - 2024
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Identify and explain a range of sociological perspectives, concepts and research approaches.
2. Understand and analyse inequality and power using sociological literature.
3. Plan sociological research using foundational information literacy skills.
4. Communicate sociological research findings.
Content
- Course content will be drawn from a selection of the following topics:
- What is sociology? Developing a 'sociological imagination'
- An overview of sociological perspectives and social research
- Socialisation and identity
- Sex and gender
- Race, racism, ethnicity and multiculturalism
- Work and unemployment
- Class and social inequality
- Deviance and social control
- Media and popular culture
- Sociology and digital media
- Societal-environmental interactions
Assessment items
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Tutorial exercises
Report: Library research report
Essay: Essay
In Term Test: Examination
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Lecture-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 11 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Online Activity-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- SOCA1010 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 247.4 KB)
- SOCA1010 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 235.4 KB)
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