soc1sac society and culture introduction to sociology

SOCIETY AND CULTURE: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

SOC1SAC

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Rapid social and cultural change are now an inevitable part of everyday life, affecting individuals and societies alike. But how do we make sense of these changes? What causes them, and what are their effects on societies in Australia and globally ? And why do some things never seem to change, such as poverty, racism and exclusion? In this subject, students are introduced to the systematic study of society. They are provided with theories and methods that offer new ways of challenging common-sense understandings of modern societies and cultures, so that they can look past the 'spin' to find and assess the facts that shape their daily lives. This subject addresses La Trobe's Global Citizenship Essential. This entails a deep appreciation of how we live in an interconnected world; being able to recognize and act across cultures and boundaries; and working with diverse communities.

SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing
COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Demonstrate a sociological understanding of social relationships and institutions, patterns of social diversity and inequality, and the processes that underpin social change and stability
02. Evaluate diverse sociological evidence, positions and arguments
03. Adapt sociological theories, concepts and evidence to analysis of local and global issues
04. Critically review, analyse, summarise and synthesise sociological scholarship including quantitative and qualitative data

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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
There will be ten tutorials during the semester

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
One 500-word EssayN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO3, SILO4
Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent) Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class.N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 1500-word EssayN/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
There will be ten tutorials during the semester

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
One 500-word EssayN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO3, SILO4
Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent) Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class.N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 1500-word EssayN/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
There will be ten tutorials during the semester

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
One 500-word EssayN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO3, SILO4
Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent) Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class.N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 1500-word EssayN/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
There will be ten tutorials during the semester

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
One 500-word EssayN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO3, SILO4
Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent) Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class.N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 1500-word EssayN/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRaelene Wilding

Class requirements

TutorialWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour tutorial other recurrence on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
There will be ten tutorials during the semester

Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
Twelve 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
One 500-word EssayN/AN/AN/ANo10SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO3, SILO4
Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent) Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class.N/AN/AN/ANo25SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 1500-word EssayN/AN/AN/ANo40SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4