Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis Our society is subject to rapid social change. Many traditional forms of social organisation are unable to provide for some people's needs, other choose to remain outside them. These are the unemployed, underemployed, retired, the disabled, displaced young people and the homeless. This subject examines a range of social formations that could meet the needs of such people. Students gain a critical understanding of community building, innovation, maintenance and failure. Topics include traditional communities, utopian communities, some theories of social organisations, cooperatives, religious communities, self-sufficient communities, innovative community networks, sects and service clubs.
Assessment Class paper (1500 words): 20% + Essay (2500 words): 40% + Examination (2 hours): 40%