soc3com sociology of communities
SOCIOLOGY OF COMMUNITIES
SOC3COM
2017
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.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorEdgar Burns
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects SOC2COM
Equivalent subjectsN/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
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2017, Winter semester, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorEdgar Burns
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 27 - 28
Four 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period 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 |