SOCIOLOGY OF MOBILITIES: MOVEMENTS, PRACTICES AND POLITICS

SOC2SOM

Not currently offered

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Increasing movements of people, goods, ideas and media across the globe are transforming society and the social. What does mobility mean for different social groups, such as asylum seekers, labour migrants or tourists? What shapes experiences of mobility, immobility and moorings? And which politics have emerged around movement in the areas of tourism, transport and consumption? This subject examines how politics, practices and representations of mobilities are transforming people's experiences of work, relationships, emotions, tourism and transport. We will pay particular attention to the growing tension between restrictions to cross-border mobility and the promotion of hyper-mobility in other areas such as consumption and communication.

School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Martina Boese

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: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Identify, understand and analyse key issues, concepts theories and debates related to the contemporary movements of people, goods and ideas in different social contexts

Activities:: Online tests Online discussion
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Demonstrate a sociological understanding of the social practices and politics associated with diverse mobilities

Activities:: Online tests Online discussion
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Communicate effectively in writing an understanding of sociological concepts and theories regarding mobilties

Activities:: Online discussion Research essay
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Demonstrate an ability to apply theories, concepts and evidence to sociological questions about mobilities

Activities:: Online discusion Research essay
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Demonstrate an ability to evaluate evidence and compare interpretations in order to develop coherent arguments and formulate conclusions

Activities:: Research essay
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

06. Conduct critical research on issues related to mobilities

Activities:: Research essay
Related graduate capabilities and elements:: Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence,Ethical behaviour,Study and Learning Skills); Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

Subject not currently offered - Subject options not available.