Undergraduate - UnitATS2725 - Population and Society

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Not offered in 2012

Notes

Previously coded SCY2310

Synopsis

The unit examines

the determinants of fertility, mortality and internal migration in Australia,
the factors shaping Australian immigration policy since World War Two and the outcomes as regards country of origin, skill and other social characteristics of migrants, and
the migrant impact on Australian society, including inter ethnic relations.

Assessment

Essay (2500 words): 50%
Examination (2 hours): 50%

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

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

Sociology
Urban, regional and international development

Prohibitions

ATS3725