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ATS2738
Faculty of Arts
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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSLRefer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Notes Previously coded SCY2814 SynopsisThis unit aims to introduce students to the ways in which sociological knowledge can be used to understand how social movements and collective action facilitate or inhibit social change in a wide variety of societal contexts. In order to achieve this, the unit focuses on key concepts and theories in the social movement literature and then seeks to apply these to specific local, national and international campaigns where people are either striving to achieve social change or are mounting counter movements against change. Objectives
On successful completion of this unit students will:
Assessment
Written work: 60% (2500 words) Chief examiner(s)Contact hours2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week This unit applies to the following area(s) of studyPrerequisitesATS1367 and ATS1898 or SCY1802, or equivalents ProhibitionsATS3738, SCY2814, SCY3814 |