soc2shi sociology of health
SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS
SOC2SHI
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject we aim to familiarise students with the sociological analysis of issues related to health and illness. We argue that health and health behaviour cannot be adequately explained by simply looking at individual, biological or environmental factors. Sociological questions about both physical and mental health and illness concern not only the broad organisation of society but also how everyday human experience is given local and personal meaning.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnne-Maree Sawyer
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects SOC3SHI,SOC2SHM, SOC3SHM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Second opinion: an introduction to health sociology, | Prescribed | Germov, J 2013 | OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply a sociological perspective to local and global issues
- Activities:
- Preliminary assignment, tutorial exercises
02. Apply ethical and cultural awareness to issues in Sociology
- Activities:
- Tutorial exercises, preliminary assignment, essay and online quizzes
03. Evaluate diverse positions and arguments regarding a relevant topic in Sociology
- Activities:
- Essay, online quizzes
04. Present a brief and persuasive argument in Sociology
- Activities:
- Preliminary assignment
05. Present a sustained written complex argument in Sociology
- Activities:
- Essay
06. Produce a relevant well researched response to a topic in Sociology of health and illness
- Activities:
- Essay
07. Summarise research and relevant arguments on a topic in Sociology of health and illness
- Activities:
- Preliminary assignment, essay and online quizzes
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne-Maree Sawyer
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| on-line quizzes (1000-word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 07 | |
| one 2000-word essay | 50 | 02, 03, 05, 06, 07 | |
| one 600-word preliminary assignment | 15 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| tutorial exercises (400 words in total) | 10 | 01, 02 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne-Maree Sawyer
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| on-line quizzes (1000-word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 07 | |
| one 2000-word essay | 50 | 02, 03, 05, 06, 07 | |
| one 600-word preliminary assignment | 15 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| tutorial exercises (400 words in total) | 10 | 01, 02 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne-Maree Sawyer
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| on-line quizzes (1000-word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 07 | |
| one 2000-word essay | 50 | 02, 03, 05, 06, 07 | |
| one 600-word preliminary assignment | 15 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| tutorial exercises (400 words in total) | 10 | 01, 02 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnne-Maree Sawyer
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 | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| on-line quizzes (1000-word equivalent) | 25 | 02, 03, 07 | |
| one 2000-word essay | 50 | 02, 03, 05, 06, 07 | |
| one 600-word preliminary assignment | 15 | 01, 02, 04 | |
| tutorial exercises (400 words in total) | 10 | 01, 02 |