6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
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Not offered in 2017
Notes
Students need to contact the Arts Student ServicesArts Student Services (http://future.arts.monash.edu/contact-arts/) desk to enrol in the unit.
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 constitutionalism, 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
Within semester assessment: 70% + Exam: 30%
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
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This unit applies to the following area(s) of study
Prerequisites
ATS1367 and ATS1898 or SCY1802, or ATS1283 and ATS1284, or equivalent