soc3soc culture, meaning and social life
CULTURE, MEANING AND SOCIAL LIFE
SOC3SOC
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
What is culture? How do individuals and societies make meaning? Does culture shape social life or does social life shape culture? In this subject students are introduced to sociological engagements with culture. Our central concern is with culture as meaning-making. We begin by considering sociological analyses of cultural forms, such as art, literature, music and television, and we examine cultural production and consumption in the digital age. We then turn to cultural perspectives on meaning-making as embedded in every aspect of social life. Through close up study of a range of topics, such as happiness, trauma, memory and love, we look at meaning as the central driving force for individuals and for societies more broadly.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorKatie Wright
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Completed 60 credit points Level 2 subjects
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsSOC2SOC
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
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatie Wright
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (800 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Assignment/s (1,200 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| 2,000 word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaulina Billett
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (800 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Assignment/s (1,200 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| 2,000 word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatie Wright
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (800 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Assignment/s (1,200 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| 2,000 word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatie Wright
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (800 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Assignment/s (1,200 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| 2,000 word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorKatie Wright
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.50 hour 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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online quizzes (800 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2 |
| Assignment/s (1,200 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| 2,000 word essay | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |