SOCIAL INEQUALITIES IN HEALTH, EDUCATION AND WORK
SOC2HEW
2021
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Inequality is frequently seen as one of the most pressing social problems of our age. According to social theorists, economists, policy makers and others, the divisions between the rich and the poor are growing, both within nations and across the globe. In this subject, we will examine a range of perspectives to help us understand the links between inequalities in health, work and education, referred to by some sociologists as clusters of disadvantage. Topics include: inequalities in education as the social class divisions of tomorrow; robotics; technology and the future of work; dirty work and stigma; emotional labour in the professions; and health, disability and employment.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorMartina Boese
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveYes
Learning ActivitiesOnline quiz; in-class exercises and tests; major essay.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites 60 credit points of first-year subjects
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
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Subject options
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Bendigo, 2021, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMartina Boese
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 26 - 28
Six 2.00 h tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 25 - 26
Seven 2.50 h unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Students will complete two introductory online modules, each of 3-hours duration (total of 6 hours) BEFORE commencing f2f classes
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes - equivalent to 400 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
In-class exercises and online tests - equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Major essay - equivalent to 1600 words | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2021, Winter semester, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMartina Boese
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 26 - 28
Six 2.00 h tutorial per study period on weekdays during the day from week 26 to week 28 and delivered via blended.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 25 - 26
Seven 2.50 h unscheduled online class per study period on weekdays during the day from week 25 to week 26 and delivered via online.
Students will complete two introductory online modules, each of 3-hours duration (total of 6 hours) BEFORE commencing f2f classes
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Online quizzes - equivalent to 400 words | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1 |
In-class exercises and online tests - equivalent to 2000 words | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Major essay - equivalent to 1600 words | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |