MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS
Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996
Published by Monash University
Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia
Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
GSC1202
Introduction to sociology B
Marianne Robinson and Parimal Roy
6 points + Equivalent to 3 hours per week + Second semester +
Gippsland/Distance
Synopsis The concepts of power and autonomy are used to examine
contemporary social issues. The focus of study will alternate between public
debate and more theoretical writing to show how sociological theory is used to
explain and critically examine social phenomena.
Assessment Assignment one (1200 words): 25% + Assignment two (1800
words): 35% + Final examination: 40%
Prescribed texts
- Furze B and Stafford C (eds) Society and change Macmillan,
1994
- Najman J M and Western S (eds) A sociology of Australian society 2nd
edn, 1994
- Sargent M The new sociology for Australians Longman Cheshire,
1994
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