Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

The unit introduces students to the study of behaviour in its social contexts. Key understandings of the social influences on behaviour throughout the lifespan are situated in a study of the individual as a social being who is involved a variety of relationships and settings. The unit introduces students to concepts that explore and explain the ways these relationships - pairs, groups, teams, communities and cultures - and settings - family, school, work and leisure - change throughout the lifespan.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate:

1. an appropriate level of understanding of a range of theoretical orientations to the social settings of, and influences on, human behaviour across the lifespan;
2. the ability to discriminate between evidence, interpretation, opinion and fact in evaluating these theories and concepts;
3. the ability to communicate, orally and in a written form, their understanding of these theories and concepts.

Assessment

Written work 50%: Oral presentation 20%: Class tests 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Kathryn Garland

Contact hours

3 hours (1 x 2 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Behavioural studies

Prohibitions

GSC1712,PSS1712