ssc4css conceptualising the social sciences

CONCEPTUALISING THE SOCIAL SCIENCES: KEY CONCEPTS AND DEBATES

SSC4CSS

2019

Credit points: 30

Subject outline

This subject explores key conceptual and theoretical approaches in the social sciences from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. It is designed as an advanced, interdisciplinary key concepts subject that allows Honours students to engage with important ideas, core debates and influential texts, and consider their application within and across disciplines. The subject provides opportunities for students to develop critical, in-depth and interdisciplinary understandings of how key concepts and debates shape knowledge production in the social sciences.

SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points30

Subject Co-ordinatorKatie Wright

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Enrolment in Bachelor of Arts Honours or Bachelor of Legal Studies Honours or International Relations Honours or Politics Honours or with coordinator's approval.

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions Must be enrolled in an Honours level course.

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Analyse and evaluate key concepts and debates in the social sciences

Activities:
Research essay, annotated bibliography, oral presentation
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
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(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

02. Produce written work to a publishable or near publishable academic standard

Activities:
Research essay, annotated bibliography
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
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(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

03. Demonstrate high level analytical and problem solving skills and the capacity to work independently

Activities:
Research essay, annotated bibliography
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
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(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

04. Contribute thoughtfully to group discussions and work effectively in a team

Activities:
Seminars, small group work, oral presentation
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
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(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

05. Display highly developed oral communication skills

Activities:
Seminars, small group work, oral presentation
Related graduate capabilities and elements:
Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking)
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(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Personal and Professional Skills(Teamwork including leadership and working in groups,Autonomy and independence,Study and Learning Skills)
Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment information

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatie Wright

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 3.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%ILO*
1,000 word annotated bibliographyStudents will receive written feedback on their abstracts and annotated bibliography within two weeks of submission. This will will help them with their final research essay, due after the semester ends. Students will also receive one-on-one feedback from the Subject Coordinator throughout the semester in student consultations in person, in class, and/or via email.1001, 02, 03
Group oral presentation (2,000 word equivalent, 5 min per student)Written feedback twill be provided to students.2504, 05
5,000 word research essayExtensive written feedback will be provided to students.6501, 02, 03