Undergraduate - UnitATS2737 - Social justice

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Offered	Gippsland First semester 2012 (Day) Gippsland First semester 2012 (Off-campus) South Africa Second semester 2012 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Dr Michelle Duffy

Notes

Previously coded SCY2811

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.

Outcomes

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

Written work (2500 words): 70%
Examination (2 hours): 30%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Michelle Duffy

Contact hours

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

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

Sociology
Criminal justice
Urban, regional and international development

Prerequisites

ATS1367 and ATS1898 or SCY1802, or ATS1283 and ATS1284, or equivalent

Prohibitions

ATS3737, GSC2211, SCY2811, SCY3811