Available in 2024
Course code

SOCA1010

Units

10 units

Level

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