Dr Steven Threadgold
| Work Phone | (02) 4921 5919 |
|---|---|
| Steven.Threadgold@newcastle.edu.au | |
| Position |
Lecturer
School of Humanities and Social Science
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| Office | W317, Behavioural Science |
Qualifications
- PhD (Sociology/Anthropology), University of Newcastle, 2009
- Bachelor of Arts (Honours), University of Newcastle, 2002
- Bachelor of Arts, University of Newcastle, 2001
Research
Research keywords
- Class
- Inequality
- Reflexivity
- Risk
- Social theory
- Sociology
- Transitions
- Youth
Research expertise
Sociology of youth; socio-economic inequality; social and cultural theories of class; risk, individualisation and reflexivity; consumerism; popular music and popular culture; media; sport; environmental issues; social theory, in particular the works of Pierre Bourdieu.
Fields of Research
| Code | Description | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 160800 | Sociology | 100 |
Centres and Groups
Centre
Memberships
Committee/Associations (relevant to research).
- Member - The Australian Sociological Association
Editorial Board.
- Editor - Youth Studies Australia
Awards
Recognition.
| 2012 |
Well Regarded Lecturer Award
University of Newcastle (Australia) Student vote |
|---|---|
| 2011 |
Well Regarded Lecturer Award
University of Newcastle (Australia) student vote |
| 2009 |
Excellence Award for Teaching
University of Newcastle (Australia) School of Humanities and Social Science Excellence Award for Teaching 2009 |
| 2009 |
Research Higher Degree Publications Award
University of Newcastle (Australia) School of Humanities and Social Science Research Higher Degree Publications Award 2009 |
| 2008 |
Student Forum Nomination for 'Lecturers of High Regard'
Un (Australia) Humanities and Social Sciences Student Forum Nomination for 'Lecturers of High Regard' 2008 |
| 2003 |
Australian Postgraduate Award (APA)
University of Newcastle (Australia) Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) Ph.D. Scholarship 2003-2006 |
| 2003 |
University Medal
University of Newcastle (Australia) University Medal 2003 |
| 2001 |
Summer Vacation Undergraduate Honours Scholarship
University of Newcastle (Australia) University of Newcastle Summer Vacation Undergraduate Honours Scholarship 2001-2002 |
| 2001 |
Pro-Vice Chancellor's Award
University of Newcastle (Australia) Pro-Vice Chancellor's Award 2001 |
| 2001 |
John Docker Prize for Cultural Studies
University of Newcastle (Australia) John Docker Prize for Cultural Studies 2001 |
| 2000 |
Dean's Award
University of Newcastle (Australia) Dean's Award 2000 |
| 1999 |
Dean's Commendation List
University of Newcastle (Australia) Dean's Commendation List 1999 |
Invitations
|
Should I pitch my tent in the middle ground?" A Reflexive Response to Woodman's Middling Tendency in Youth Sociology
he Australian Sociological Association (TASA), Australia (Conference Presentation - non published.) |
2009 |
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Stumbling towards Collapse: Health Implications
TASA Conference Health Day, Australia (Conference Presentation - non published.) |
2009 |
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Youth, Habitus and Perceptions of Risk
The Australian Sociological Association (TASA), Australia (Conference Presentation - non published.) |
2008 |
Teaching
Teaching keywords
- Consumerism
- Popular Culture
- Social Theory
- Society and Culture
- Youth Sociology
Teaching interests
I have taught in the following courses:
- Society and Culture: A Sociological Introduction
- Social Analysis: Key Perspectives in the Social Sciences
- Health Sociology
- Social Science Research Methods
- Applied Social Research Project
- Youth Culture and Risk
- Popular Culture and Society
- Communication and Culture
- Contemporary Popular Music: Cultural Production and Use
- Music and Culture
- Introduction to Politics
- Foundations of Modern Politics
- International Relations
- Democracy and the Politics of Equality
- Politics Policy and Government
- Global Power and World Order