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.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorWendy Mee
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects SOC2COM
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions This subject is also available to Shepparton students but is held at the Bendigo Campus.
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Community | Prescribed | 2nd ed 2010 or current | ROUTLEDGE |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply a sociological perspective to local and global community issues
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments
02. Apply ethical and cultural awareness to issues in Sociology
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments, group presentation
03. Evaluate diverse positions/arguments regarding a relevant topic in Sociology
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments, group presentation
04. Present a sustained written argument in Sociology
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments
05. Present an argument on an aspect of the sociology of communities
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments, group presentation
06. Produce a well researched response to a relevant topic in Sociology
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments
07. Summarise research and arguments on a relevant topic in Sociology
- Activities:
- Smaller and larger written assessments, group presentation and test
08. Work effectively in groups as a group member
- Activities:
- Group presentation
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