soc2uyc understanding youth
UNDERSTANDING YOUTH IN THE 21ST CENTURY
SOC2UYC
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject examines the place and position of young people in our society from a sociological perspective. It explores what it means to be a 'citizen', the benefits and drawbacks of youth social capital, how and why young people create subcultures and the role of youth policy in young people's lives. Students will look at questions like: What do we mean by 'place' and how is 'identity' tied to it? Is agency a combination of social and individual influences? How do institutions influence the opportunities available to young people? and What roles do peers play in the life of young people? This subject also examines important social issues affecting young people today, such as changing family dynamics, education, employment, technology, homelessness and youth development.
FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaulina Billett
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects SOC3UYC
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Youth and Society: Exploring the social dynamics of youth experience (3rd ed) | Prescribed | White, RD, Wyn, J, Albanese, P 2011 | N/A |
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaulina Billett
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 | % |
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Group presentation (500-word equivalent) | 10 | |
One 1,000-word minor reflective essay | 25 | |
One 1,500-word major essay | 40 | |
Online quizzes (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 |