SOCA4090
Sociology and Anthropology Honours I
20 Units
Available in 2013
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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| Ourimbah | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course is one of two Honours level courses which build knowledge and understanding about the history and philosophy of research in Sociology and Anthropology. This knowledge and understanding is used to develop insights into the ways that problems in Sociology and Anthropology are conceived and acted on. The course enhances skills and capacities in reading and literature reviewing, critical reasoning and argument, essay writing and verbal communication. The course includes: discussions of theoretical and applied directions in Sociology and Anthropology; student-based presentations of key issues; and on-line bibliographic searches and writing techniques.
| Objectives | By the end of this course students will have: 1. An advanced comprehension of contemporary issues in Sociology and Anthropology and their historical dimensions. 2. An advanced understanding of cross-disciplinary linkage between Sociology and Anthropology and other disciplines. 3. An advanced comprehension of the variety of theoretical approaches with which to examine and evaluate issues and problems in Sociology and Anthropology. 4. A wide range of skills and methods necessary to undertake a complex analysis and communication of issues in Sociology and Anthropology and to critically analyse measures, indicators, reports and policies. |
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| Content | *Topics in Sociology and Anthropology, presented as one continuous seminar * Advanced skills development: * Oral presentation and discussion * Essay writing |
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| Replacing Course(s) | na | ||
| Transition | The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Social Science Honours programs underwent an external program review in 2008. As part of this review some changes were implemented for all Honours courses: - Your thesis can be between 15,000 and 20,000 words. - Your assessment will consist of coursework components (50%, comprising the course codes SOCA4090 and SOCA4100) and thesis (50%, comprising the course codes SOCA4110 and SOCA4120). - You will be given opportunity to give an oral presentation of your work, but this is not mandatory. |
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| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | A major in the appropriate discipline with a minimum credit grade average. | ||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||
| Teaching Methods | Self Directed Learning
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| Contact Hours | Seminar: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Self Directed Learning: for 18 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for SOCA4090 |