SOCS2300
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
In this course students are introduced to:(i) the nature of ethics and moral discourse in the social sciences;(ii) a range of ethical issues and moral debates that they may encounter in their professional lives; and(iii) methods for addressing these ethical issues.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Ourimbah
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of a range of ethical issues, perspectives and debates as relevant to the social sciences.
2. Participate in discussions concerning ethical issues as they arise in workplace contexts.
3. Critically appraise and discuss the relevant literature in written and oral forms.
4. Effectively communicate understanding of ethical issues in written and oral forms, by employing analytical skills.
Content
The course has three modules.
The first module introduces students to:
- the study of ethics and moral discourse;
- the study of ethical methodology and justice; and
- the possibilities and limits of ethical discourse and practice.
The second module concerns a range of ethical issues and moral debates relevant to social science students, which may include one or more of the following:
- the moral principles underlying ethical debates and ethical research in the social sciences;
- ethical debates concerning relevant social issues or professional practice;
The third module introduces students to a range of ethical issues pertinent to Indigenous centred research in social sciences and to professional practice standards.
Assumed knowledge
40 units of study at 1000 level.
Assessment items
Online Learning Activity: Online Learning Activity
Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study / Problem Based Learning
Written Assignment: Written Assignments
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Live Virtual Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Live Virtual Lecture-2
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 9
Tutorial-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Tutorial-2
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah
Live Virtual Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 4 week(s) starting in week 9
Live Virtual Lecture-2
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 8 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Tutorial-2
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 2
Course outline
- SOCS2300 - Semester 2, 2023 (All) (PDF, 168.9 KB)
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