SCY1042

Introduction to sociology II

Robert Wolfgramm

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

Objectives On completion of this subject, students should have a clearer understanding of the broad social changes that have occurred in Europe, America and Australia over the past two hundred years; a knowledge of recent and current debates in sociology; an appreciation of the influence of the classical sociologists on the discipline's recent history; an understanding of the relationship between a `society' and its `sociology' - how thinkers respond to social issues and accordingly develop `theories'.

Synopsis The historical and theoretical context of sociology as a university discipline. This subject is designed to build on the perspective developed in SCY1032. Lectures, tutorials and coursework are built around the following: (a) theory and theorising (b) research and society and (c) traditions of sociological research. The subject will follow this pattern: introduction to the philosophy of social science, the concept of `industrial society' and the role of social research; urban sociology, organisations, technology, etc.

Assessment Essay (1500 words): 30%
* Essay (2000 words): 40%
* Examination (1 hour): 30%

Recommended texts

Newman D Sociology Pine Forge, 1996
Haralambos M et al Sociology: Themes and perspectives Australian edn, Longman, 1996