Sociological Reflections on Everyday Life (6 points)
(ARTS)
Leader: TBA and Dr Lyle Munro
Offered:
Gippsland First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2004 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2004 (OCL)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2005 (OCL)
Singapore First semester 2005 (OCL)
Synopsis:
Objectives: 1. Understand the nature of sociological explanation and its difference to other forms of explanation. 2. Be able to recognize the different ways in which sociologists theorise and research the social world. 3. Be able to apply basic sociological concepts to issues of local and global concern. 4. Have gained skills in the written presentation of an argument, including the ways in which sociologists incorporate and acknowledge the ideas of other writers. 5. Begin to develop a critical, questioning approach to reading/assessing sociological material that provides a sound basis for further study in the discipline
Assessment: Assignment 1 (1000 words): 25% + Long Essay (1500 words): 35% + Examination (2 hours): 40%
Contact Hours: 3 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week
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