SCY1020

Introduction to sociology II

6 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Clayton

Objectives Students in this subject can expect to develop further their understanding of the tools of sociological analysis; acquire knowledge of a range of different theories and perspectives in sociology; acquire an understanding of various types of research methods in sociology and the use of empirical data; increase their capacity to think critically and reflexively about their own lives, and their social location in contemporary society; acquire a sociological appreciation of the nature and role of power as a structural component of society and as a dimension of social life and social relations; gain skills in presenting well organised and argued written analyses of sociological topics.

Synopsis Building on the work done in SCY1010 the subject applies sociological concepts and modes of analysis to the study of power and social life. Three or four topics (to be advised) will be selected from the following: class and status inequality; sex and social life; work and division of labour; health and illness; deviance and social control; family and household; popular culture; socialisation; social movements; sport and society; religion; race and ethnicity. Theoretical perspectives and methods of research will be illustrated by a range of contemporary issues with particular attention paid to relations of class, gender, race and ethnicity.

Assessment Written (2500 words): 50%
* Examination (2 hours): 50%

Recommended texts

Jureidini R, Kenny P and Poole M Sociology: Australian connections Allen and Unwin, 1997