soc1sac introduction to sociology
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
SOC1SAC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the study of contemporary society, how and why we live the way we do in the world today. Students explore the distinctiveness of a sociological way of viewing the world through the diverse theories and methods of investigation that sociology commonly uses. This is followed by an examination of the changing nature of modern society focusing on issues including social inequality, cultural diversity and climate change.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMarcus Maloney
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. Core subject in the Bachelor of Social Sciences.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Sociology in today's world | Recommended | Furze, B, Savy, P, Brym, R and Lie, J 2012 | 2ND END, CENGAGE |
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcus Maloney
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | |
| online multiple choice tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
| tutorial assignments(1,500-word equivalent) | 35 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEdgar Burns
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | |
| online multiple choice tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
| tutorial assignments(1,500-word equivalent) | 35 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcus Maloney
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | |
| online multiple choice tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
| tutorial assignments(1,500-word equivalent) | 35 |
Mildura, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMarcus Maloney
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | |
| online multiple choice tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
| tutorial assignments(1,500-word equivalent) | 35 |
Shepparton, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMary Jo Fortuna
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | |
| online multiple choice tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | |
| tutorial assignments(1,500-word equivalent) | 35 |