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.

School: Humanities and Social Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Raelene Wilding

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/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

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Raelene 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 500-word Essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO3, SILO4
Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent)Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 1500-word Essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Raelene 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 500-word Essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO3, SILO4
Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent)Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 1500-word Essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Raelene 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 500-word Essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO3, SILO4
Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent)Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 1500-word Essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Raelene 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 500-word Essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO3, SILO4
Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent)Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 1500-word Essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4

Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Raelene 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 element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
One 500-word Essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO2, SILO4
Online Multiple Choice Exams (1,000-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO3, SILO4
Tutorial Assignments (1000 word equivalent)Tutorial assignments will require participation in a small group in class.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
One 1500-word Essay	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4