ATS1365 · Introduction to sociology

Overview

Sociology is a rich and diverse discipline in the social sciences. Policy makers, politicians, the community sector, those in the media and creative industries - to name a few - draw on sociological understandings of social life to help them address social problems and understand the world. The unit introduces students to the concepts and approaches used by sociologists to analyse the contemporary social world. In particular, students will learn to apply sociological frameworks to the key debates and dilemmas we face in contemporary life, and to examine various patterns of diversity, inequality and social change in society. This unit also considers the role that class, gender, age, culture, religion, and other structural factors play in shaping the lives of everyday people in society.

Areas of study: Sociology

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Identify and explain the key concepts and perspectives used in sociological analysis
2. Critically reflect on and analyse the structural factors that influence how people experience everyday life
3. Locate and evaluate scholarly sociological sources
4. Communicate ideas and arguments in a variety of formats
5. Use evidence to construct coherent and organised written assignments.

Workload

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.