SCY4802 - Contemporary Sociological Issues

Leader: Dr Vaughan Higgins

Offered

Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2008 (Off-campus)

Synopsis

The application of sociological knowledge and the role of research in the evaluation of social issues. How sociological knowledge can be applied to explain the social dimensions and implications of substantive issues in contemporary Australian and other societies.

Objectives

On successful completion of this unit students should:

1. Have developed an in-depth knowledge of contemporary sociological issues;

2. Be able to use theoretical and conceptual frameworks for the analysis of contemporary sociological issues;

3. Have developed an awareness and understanding of how research can be used for the analysis of contemporary sociological issues;

4. Be able to evaluate the merits and limitations of programs dealing with social issues.

Assessment

One essay (5400 words): 60%
Seminar papers (total 3600 words): 40%

Prerequisites

First degree with a major in sociology or related discipline

Prohibitions

GSC4221, HSM4802