soc2tcs theory, culture
THEORY, CULTURE AND SOCIETY
SOC2TCS
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
What is modernity, and how do we understand it? What are the major factors of change in our world, and how do we cope with them? How do we find meaning; how do we make sense of our lives? These issues were first raised in the founding works of modern sociology and continue to haunt us today. We will canvas major contemporary thinkers, themes, and texts as we looking at living with our differences in our cultures and look at some of the critical concepts in our sociological toolbox for making a difference to our understanding of our own lives and of our society.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorTrevor Hogan
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of any first year sociology subject and 15 credit points of any Humanities and Social Sciences subject, or subject coordinator's approval. This is a core subject at second year level for a sociology major at Melbourne and Bendigo
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Suicide | Recommended | Durkheim, E 1970 | ROUTLEDGE |
| Readings | The Communist Manifesto | Recommended | Marx, K and Engels, F | ANY EDITION |
| Readings | The Protestant ethic and the spirit of capitalism | Recommended | Weber, M | ANY EDN |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply a sociological perspective to local and global issues
- Activities:
- Group work Blogs and essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
02. Apply ethical and cultural awareness to issues in sociology
- Activities:
- Group work blogs and essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
03. Evaluate diverse arguments regarding a relevant topic in Sociology
- Activities:
- Online concept discussions, group work blogs and essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Creative Problem-solving(Creative Problem-solving)
04. Present a complex written argument in Sociology
- Activities:
- Essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Writing(Writing)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
05. Produce a well-researched response to a relevant topic in sociology
- Activities:
- Group work blog and essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Speaking(Speaking)
- Writing(Writing)
- Teamwork(Teamwork)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
06. Summarise research and arguments on a relevant topic in Sociology
- Activities:
- Online concept discussions
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Writing(Writing)
- Life-Long Learning(Life-Long Learning)
- Ethical & Cultural Awareness(Ethical & Cultural Awareness)
- Inquiry/ Research(Inquiry/ Research)
- Critical Thinking(Critical Thinking)
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTrevor Hogan
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay - 2,000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| 5 concept online discussions - 100 words each= 500 words total | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| 2 group blog presentations in class and online = 1500 words total (750 words each) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaulina Billett
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay - 2,000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| 5 concept online discussions - 100 words each= 500 words total | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| 2 group blog presentations in class and online = 1500 words total (750 words each) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTrevor Hogan
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay - 2,000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| 5 concept online discussions - 100 words each= 500 words total | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| 2 group blog presentations in class and online = 1500 words total (750 words each) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Mildura, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorTrevor Hogan
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay - 2,000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| 5 concept online discussions - 100 words each= 500 words total | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| 2 group blog presentations in class and online = 1500 words total (750 words each) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |
Shepparton, 2015, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorLucinda Aberdeen
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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay - 2,000 words | 50 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| 5 concept online discussions - 100 words each= 500 words total | 20 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 | |
| 2 group blog presentations in class and online = 1500 words total (750 words each) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |