SCY1061

Introduction to sociology II

6 points
* 3 hours per week
* Second semester
* Caulfield
* Prerequisites: SCY1051, or equivalent

Objectives On successful completion of this subject, students can be expected to have developed: an enhanced awareness of some important contemporary social issues; an understanding of the processes and structures which influence the relationship between individual and groups in society; insights into how sociological concepts and perspectives may be applied to analysing social issues; an ability to apply sociological thinking to social life; an understanding of some aspects of the research process in sociology; and an increased capacity for communicating sociological ideas and arguments both orally and in written.

Synopsis Introduction to sociological issues in three areas: racism and minority relations; youth and generation; and gender relations. Sociological concepts and perspectives will be used as a means of interpreting and explaining issues raised in each of these areas. Introduction to some aspects of social research and research design with a focus on a project: observation and description of a social setting.

Assessment Research project: oral presentation and summary (200 words): 10%
* Written report (1300 words): 25%
* Essay (2000 words): 35%
* Test (1 hour): 30%

Recommended texts

Haralambos M et al Sociology: Themes and perspectives Australian edn, Longman, 1996