Introduction to sociology B
BT BW AW BS BV DT GA PA BC BP BDT BJ BY
Marianne Robinson and Brian Furze
Subject value of 1.0 (6 points) * 3 hours per week * Second semester * Gippsland/Distance
The concepts of power and autonomy are used to examine contemporary social issues. The focus of study will alternate between public debate and more theoretical writing to show how sociological theory is used to explain and critically examine social phenomena.
Assessment
Assignment one (1200 words): 25% * Assignment two (1800 words): 35% * Final examination: 40%
Prescribed texts
Furze B and Stafford C (eds) Society and change Macmillan, 1994
Najman J M and Western S (eds) A sociology of Australian society 2nd edn, 1994
Sargent M The new sociology for Australians Longman Cheshire, 1994