SOCIAL INEQUALITIES IN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WORK
SOC2HEW
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Inequality is frequently seen as one of the most pressing social problems of our age. According to social theorists, economists, policy makers and others, the divisions between the rich and the poor are growing, both within nations and across the globe. In this subject, we will examine a range of perspectives to help us understand the links between inequalities in health, work and education, referred to by some sociologists as clusters of disadvantage. Topics include: inequalities in education as the social class divisions of tomorrow; robotics; technology and the future of work; dirty work and stigma; emotional labour in the professions; and health, disability and employment.
School: School of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Anne-Maree Sawyer
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 2 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: 60 credit points of first-year subjects
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply sociological concepts to understanding the causes, consequences and experiences of social inequality
- Activities:
- Online quiz; in-class exercises and tests; major essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Explain key concepts and theories in the sociology of inequality
- Activities:
- In-class exercises and tests; major essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Summarize sociological research and arguments on a specific topic concerning inequalities in health, education and work
- Activities:
- Major essay
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Inquiry/Research)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
Albury-Wodonga, 2019, Week 25-29, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne-Maree Sawyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 25 - 26
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 26 and delivered via online.
"Students will complete two online introductory modules, each of 3-hours duration (total of 6 hours) BEFORE commencing f2f classes. Online modules available from week-25."
LectureWeek: 27 - 28
Ten 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 27 - 28
Two 4.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend two 4-hours classes in week-27, and two 4-hour classes in week-28."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - equivalent to 500 words | 10 | 01 | |
| In-class exercises and tests - equivalent to 1200 words | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Major essay - equivalent to 2300 words | 55 | 01, 02, 03 |
Bendigo, 2019, Week 25-29, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Edgar Burns
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 25 - 26
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 26 and delivered via online.
"Students will complete two introductory online modules, each of 3-hours duration (total of 6 hours) BEFORE commencing f2f classes; online modules available from week-25."
LectureWeek: 27 - 28
Ten 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 27 - 28
Two 4.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend two 4-hour f2f classes in week-27, & two 4-hour f2f classes in week-28."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - equivalent to 500 words | 10 | 01 | |
| In-class exercises and tests - equivalent to 1200 words | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Major essay - equivalent to 2300 words | 55 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2019, Week 25-29, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Edgar Burns
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 25 - 26
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 26 and delivered via online.
"Students will complete two introductory online modules, each of 3-hours duration (total of 6 hours) BEFORE commencing f2f classes; online modules available from week-25"
Lecture/SeminarWeek: 27 - 28
Six 5.0 hours lecture/seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"F2F classes (3 five-hour blocks in week 27 & 3 five-hour blocks in week-28) at Bundoora campus.
"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - equivalent to 500 words | 10 | 01 | |
| In-class exercises and tests - equivalent to 1200 words | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Major essay - equivalent to 2300 words | 55 | 01, 02, 03 |
Mildura, 2019, Week 25-29, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne-Maree Sawyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 25 - 26
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 26 and delivered via online.
"Students will complete two online introductory modules, each of 3-hours duration (total of 6 hours) BEFORE commencing f2f classes. Online modules available from week-25."
LectureWeek: 27 - 28
Ten 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 27 - 28
Two 4.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend two 4-hour f2f classes in week-27, and two 4-hour f2f classes in week-28."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - equivalent to 500 words | 10 | 01 | |
| In-class exercises and tests - equivalent to 1200 words | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Major essay - equivalent to 2300 words | 55 | 01, 02, 03 |
Shepparton, 2019, Week 25-29, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anne-Maree Sawyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 25 - 26
One 3.0 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 26 and delivered via online.
"Students will complete two introductory online modules, each of 3-hours duration (6 hours in total) BEFORE commencing f2f classes. Online modules available from week-25."
LectureWeek: 27 - 28
Ten 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via online.
TutorialWeek: 27 - 28
Two 4.0 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 27 to week 28 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students will attend two 4-hour f2f classes in week-27, and two 4-hour f2f classes in week-28."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes - equivalent to 500 words | 10 | 01 | |
| In-class exercises and tests - equivalent to 1200 words | 35 | 01, 02 | |
| Major essay - equivalent to 2300 words | 55 | 01, 02, 03 |