soc2tcs making sense of modern social life
MAKING SENSE OF MODERN SOCIAL LIFE
SOC2TCS
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
How do we make sense of modern societies? What is distinctive about the times we are living through? How does broad social change impact on our everyday lives? In this subject we consider some of the most ground-breaking explanations of the modern social world, including theories about capitalism, class, gender, race, consumerism, power, exclusion and community. This subject works its way from 'classical' social theories, that attempted to make sense of the massive changes brought about by industrialisation, through to contemporary theories about life in 'liquid modernity' or 'postmodernity.' Thinking sociologically goes beyond an attempt to understand societies as they currently exist, it also invites us to imagine 'alternative futures.' This subject addresses La Trobe's Sustainability Thinking Essential. Sustainability Thinking entails deep appreciation of how the choices we make affect economic, social, political and cultural systems - now and in the future.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFabian Cannizzo
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 15 credit points of level 1 Sociology subjects60 credit points of level 1 subjects Or subject coordinator's approval
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
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Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFabian Cannizzo
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blog Post (1200 words equivalent) Includes written submission and class presentation. Information on marking criteria will be made available on LMS. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Research Essay (1800 words equivalent) Information on marking criteria will be made available on LMS | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Online activities (1200 words equivalent) Further information on assessment details provided on LMS | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFabian Cannizzo
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blog Post (1200 words equivalent) Includes written submission and class presentation. Information on marking criteria will be made available on LMS. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Research Essay (1800 words equivalent) Information on marking criteria will be made available on LMS | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Online activities (1200 words equivalent) Further information on assessment details provided on LMS | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFabian Cannizzo
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blog Post (1200 words equivalent) Includes written submission and class presentation. Information on marking criteria will be made available on LMS. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Research Essay (1800 words equivalent) Information on marking criteria will be made available on LMS | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Online activities (1200 words equivalent) Further information on assessment details provided on LMS | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFabian Cannizzo
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blog Post (1200 words equivalent) Includes written submission and class presentation. Information on marking criteria will be made available on LMS. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Research Essay (1800 words equivalent) Information on marking criteria will be made available on LMS | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Online activities (1200 words equivalent) Further information on assessment details provided on LMS | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFabian Cannizzo
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blog Post (1200 words equivalent) Includes written submission and class presentation. Information on marking criteria will be made available on LMS. | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
| Research Essay (1800 words equivalent) Information on marking criteria will be made available on LMS | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
| Online activities (1200 words equivalent) Further information on assessment details provided on LMS | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO3 |