soc3tcs theory, culture
THEORY, CULTURE AND SOCIETY
SOC3TCS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
What is modernity, and how do we understand it? What are the major factors of change in our world, and how do we cope with them? How do we find meaning; how do we make sense of our lives? These issues were first raised in the founding works of modern sociology. This subject introduces students to the traditions of classical social theory as laid out by Marx, Durkheim, and Weber. Themes include capitalism and modernity; culture and disenchantment; community, class and state; religion and history. These themes will be approached through the reading of central texts, major narratives and contemporary examples.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPeter Beilharz
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites SOC1SAC, SOC1AAB and SOC2MSR for sociology major and social sciences major; or 15 credit points of any first year sociology subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject; or subject coordinator's approval.
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects SOC2TCS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Suicide | Recommended | Durkheim, E 1970 | ROUTLEDGE |
| Readings | The Communist Manifesto | Recommended | Marx, K and Engels, F | ANY EDITION |
| Readings | The Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism | Recommended | Weber, M | ANY EDN |
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEdgar Burns
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay 1 - 1,000 words | 25 | |
| Essay 2 - 1,000 words | 25 | |
| Essay 3 - 1,5000 words | 40 | |
| Tutorial presentation (500 word equivalent) | 10 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Beilharz
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay 1 - 1,000 words | 25 | |
| Essay 2 - 1,000 words | 25 | |
| Essay 3 - 1,5000 words | 40 | |
| Tutorial presentation (500 word equivalent) | 10 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPeter Beilharz
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay 1 - 1,000 words | 25 | |
| Essay 2 - 1,000 words | 25 | |
| Essay 3 - 1,5000 words | 40 | |
| Tutorial presentation (500 word equivalent) | 10 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Jo Fortuna
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Essay 1 - 1,000 words | 25 | |
| Essay 2 - 1,000 words | 25 | |
| Essay 3 - 1,5000 words | 40 | |
| Tutorial presentation (500 word equivalent) | 10 |