SOCIOLOGY OF COMMUNITIES
SOC3COM
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
To sociologists, the idea of communities is one of the most basic and fundamental concepts. This subject examines communities sociologically from a variety of theoretical and empirical perspectives so that the insights generated will be relevant to students across a number of applied disciplines. Topics covered include sustainability of rural communities, how technologies (including digital) affect communities, and innovation and development issues in communities today. Teaching will be in a workshop format which will include lectures, discussions, short activities and team work.
SchoolHumanities and Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorWendy Mee
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
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Capstone subjectNo
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Incompatible subjectsSOC2COM
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Quota Management StrategyN/A
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Special conditionsThis subject is also available to Shepparton students but is held at the Bendigo Campus.
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Learning resources
Community
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementPrescribed
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Year2010
Edition/Volume2nd ed
PublisherROUTLEDGE
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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