SOC1SAC
SOCIETY AND CULTURE: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
SOC1SAC
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Who are we? Why do we live our lives in this way? Sociology is a way of thinking about the world that challenges common sense understandings about modern societies and cultures. Why does social inequality exist? Where do people find meaning in their lives? How does social change occur? In this subject, students are introduced to theories and methods that offer new ways of developing the answers to these and other questions. This subject addresses La Trobe's Global Citizenship Essential, which entails deep appreciation of how we live in an interconnected world, being able to recognize and act across cultures and boundaries, and to work with diverse communities.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Core subject at first year for sociology major at Melbourne, Bendigo, Mildura and Shepparton.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate a sociological understanding of social relationships and institutions, patterns of social diversity and inequality, and the processes that underpin social change and stability
- Activities:
- Essays
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Evaluate diverse sociological evidence, positions and arguments
- Activities:
- Tutorial Assignments, Essays
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Adapt sociological theories, concepts and evidence to analysis of local and global issues
- Activities:
- Online Tests, Tutorial Assignments, Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
04. Critically review, analyse, summarise and synthesise sociological scholarship including quantitative and qualitative data
- Activities:
- Online Tests, Tutorial Assignments, Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy,Cultural Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Adaptability Skills,Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 21
One 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 500-word Essay | 10 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 | |
| Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent) | Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class. | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1500-word Essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEdgar Burns
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 21
One 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 500-word Essay | 10 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 | |
| Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent) | Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class. | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1500-word Essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 21
One 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 500-word Essay | 10 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 | |
| Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent) | Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class. | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1500-word Essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Mildura, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorBrigette Glossop
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 21
One 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 500-word Essay | 10 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 | |
| Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent) | Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class. | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1500-word Essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Shepparton, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 11 - 21
One 1.5 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 500-word Essay | 10 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 03, 04 | |
| Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent) | Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class. | 25 | 02, 03, 04 |
| One 1500-word Essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |