SCY2811 - Social justice
6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate Faculty of Arts
Leader(s): TBA
Offered
Gippsland First semester 2009 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Singapore First semester 2009 (Off-campus)
Synopsis
This unit introduces to students a sociological understanding of social justice related issues including gender equity, minority rights, democratic government, economic opportunity, environmental protection and human rights. It provides students a comparative view of social justice over a number of political and legal states and chronological periods. A variety of legal issues including those of consitutionalism, social control, and equity are examined to illustrate the disparate definitions of social justice.
Objectives
- Identify issues of power and privilege;
- Exhibit an awareness and understanding of self in relation to diverse and vulnerable populations;
- Understand the various definitions and theoretical debates surrounding social justice;
- Learn about national and international social justice movements;
- Develop a sociological position regarding the analysis of contemporary social justice related issues.
Assessment
Two assignments (1350 words each): 60%
Examination (2 hours): 40%
Contact hours
2 hours (1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week
Prerequisites
SCY1801 and SCY1802 or CRJ1001 and CRJ1002 or equivalent
Prohibitions
GSC2211, SCY3811