soc1sac introduction to sociology
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
SOC1SAC
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students are introduced to the sociology of contemporary society. We examine how and why we live the way we do in the world today, with particular attention to issues of inequality, cultural diversity, and social change. We consider the distinctiveness of a sociological way of viewing the world, and explore how its diverse theories and methods of investigation help us to better understand and respond to important issues, including the impact of larger global contexts on everyday life, and the capacity for individuals and groups to make a difference in the future.
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. Core subject in the Bachelor of Social Sciences.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply a sociological perspective to local and global issues
- Activities:
- All assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
02. Apply ethical and cultural awareness to issues in Sociology
- Activities:
- All assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
03. Evaluate diverse positions and arguments regarding a relevant topic in Sociology
- Activities:
- All assessment
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Present a brief and persuasive argument in Sociology
- Activities:
- Essay, tutorial assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
05. Present a sustained written complex argument in Sociology
- Activities:
- Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
06. Produce a relevant well researched response to a topic in Sociology
- Activities:
- Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
07. Summarise research and relevant arguments on a topic in Sociology
- Activities:
- Essay, tutorial assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Writing(Writing)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
08. Work effectively in groups as a group member and/or leader
- Activities:
- Tutorial assignments
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Speaking(Speaking)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| online multiple choice tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| tutorial assignments(1,500-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 |
Bendigo, 2015, 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| online multiple choice tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| tutorial assignments(1,500-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| online multiple choice tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| tutorial assignments(1,500-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| online multiple choice tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| tutorial assignments(1,500-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 |
Shepparton, 2015, 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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,500-word essay | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| online multiple choice tests (1,000-word equivalent) | 25 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| tutorial assignments(1,500-word equivalent) | 35 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 07, 08 |