UNDERSTANDING YOUTH IN THE 21ST CENTURY
SOC2UYC
2015
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? Finally, this subject also examines important social issues affecting young people today, such as changing family dynamics, education, employment, technology, homelessness and youth development.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Paulina Billett
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: SOC3UYC
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Youth and Society: Exploring the social dynamics of youth experience (3rd ed) | Prescribed | White, RD, Wyn, J, Albanese, 2014 | N/A |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate the role of public policy and legislation in shaping the experiences and opportunities available to young people
- Activities:
- Major essay, reflective essay, class discussion, online tests, Journal
02. Demonstrate indepth knowledge of the ways in which key social structures (such as institutions and cultural discourses) shape the opportunities available for young people
- Activities:
- Reflective essay, major essay, class discussion, online tests, Journal
03. Identify and evaluate the main theories underpinning youth studies
- Activities:
- Major essay and online tests
04. Show detailed understanding of how young people are engaged in the production of youth culture both as active producers and consumers
- Activities:
- Reflective essay, major essay, class discussion, online test, Journal
City, 2015, Summer 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paulina Billett
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 02 - 07
Two 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via online.
SeminarWeek: 02 - 07
Two 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 02 to week 07 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 1,000-word reflective essay | 30 | 04, 01, 02 | |
| One 1,500-word major essay | 40 | 02, 03, 04, 01 | |
| Online quizzes (500-word equivalent) | 20 | 01, 02, 04, 03 | |
| Course Journal (1000 word equivalent) | 10 | 01, 02, 04 |