Introduction to sociology I
B Ellem
6 points * 3 hours per week * First semester * Caulfield
Introduction to sociology. The nature of sociology - some of the basic concepts, perspectives and methods that sociologists use. The processes and structures that affect the way in which individuals become members of society. The structure of modern society. Some contemporary social issues. Concepts and institutions examined include socialisation and culture, family and marriage, women and society, and deviance and social control.
Assessment
Tutorial summary and presentation (750 words): 15% * Exercise (750 words): 15% * Essay (2000 words): 45% * Examination (1 hour): 25%
Recommended texts
Giddens A Sociology 2nd edn, Polity, 1993