Undergraduate - UnitATS4677 - Theory and practice in sociology

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12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL

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

Notes

Previously coded SCY4801

Synopsis

Theories and methods for research in sociology. Recent trends in sociological theorising. Different methods for the collection of empirical data. The relationship between theory and practice. Issues in the process of research.

Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit students should be able to:

Demonstrate a knowledge of key developments in contemporary sociological theorising and research, and an understanding of the links with the work of classical sociologists;
Show an understanding of the connections and disconnections between various themes in terms of their ontological and epistemological assumptions;
Demonstrate knowledge of the basic research strategies which arise from these assumptions and the variety of methods each employs;
Show awareness of and sensitivity towards a range of ethical and political issues in the conduct of research; and
Apply this knowledge in undertaking their own research projects.

Assessment

Written work: 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Michelle Duffy

Contact hours

2 hours (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

Prerequisites

First degree with a major in sociology or related discipline

Prohibitions

GSC4211, APG4677, SCY4801