SOCIOLOGY OF COMMUNITIES
SOC3COM
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
To sociologists, the idea of communities is one of the most basic and fundamental concepts. This subject examines communities sociologically from a variety of theoretical and empirical perspectives so that the insights generated will be relevant to students across a number of applied disciplines. Topics covered include sustainability of rural communities, how technologies (including digital) affect communities, and innovation and development issues in communities today. Teaching will be in a workshop format which will include lectures, discussions, short activities and team work.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Edgar Burns
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: SOC2COM
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This subject is also available to Shepparton students but is held at the Bendigo Campus.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Community | Prescribed | 2nd ed 2010 or current | ROUTLEDGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply a sociological perspective to local and global community issues
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments
02. Apply ethical and cultural awareness to issues in Sociology
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments, group presentation
03. Evaluate diverse positions/arguments regarding a relevant topic in Sociology
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments, group presentation
04. Present a sustained written argument in Sociology
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments
05. Present an argument on an aspect of the sociology of communiites
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments, group presentation
06. Produce a well researched response to a relevant topic in Sociology
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments
07. Summarise research and arguments on a relevant topic in Sociology
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments, group presentation and test
08. Work effectively in groups as a group member
- Activities:
- Group presentation
Bendigo, 2015, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Edgar Burns
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 28
Six 6.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| one 1,000-word written assignment | 25 | 02, 05, 03, 01 | |
| one 1,600-word written assessment | 45 | 02, 03, 01, 06, 04 | |
| one class test (700-word equivalent) | 15 | 07 | |
| one group presentation (700-word equivalent) | 15 | 08 |