Arts

HGA102

2010  HGA102  Sociology B

Unit Level: Introductory

Available as a Student Elective: Yes

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SPECIAL NOTE:  Tutorials begin in the second week of semester.

OFFERINGS

Unit Sem 1 Sem 2 Full Yr Spring Summer Winter HGA102 H,L,W Distance(H,L,W,I,N) Key Semester Dates Semester Note Start Date Census Date Final WW Date* End Date Sem 2 12-JUL-2010 10-AUG-2010 30-AUG-2010 15-OCT-2010 *The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see Withdrawal dates explained for more information). This unit can be taken in other courses About Census Dates

DESCRIPTION
Introduces students to central concepts and methods used by sociologists to study society. Like HGA101, this unit develops an understanding of sociology by examining the major social institutions and processes, and sociological modes of inquiry. The unit explores central sociological concepts and ideas with a focus on: power, deviance, status, ideology, and globalisation. The unit provides students with (1) an understanding of sociological concepts, models and methods; and (2) an ability to apply these to processes in modern societies with special reference to Australia.

WEIGHT:  12.5%

ASSESSMENT: Internal: 500 word assignment (15%), 2,000 word assignment (40%), tutorial participation (5%), 2 hr exam (40%)
Distance: 500 word assignment (15%), 2,000 word assignment (40%), 2 hr exam (45%)

TEACHING PATTERN: Internal: 2 lectures and 1 tutorial weekly
Distance: Instructional package and study schools

FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS
Note: Class attendance may still be required

   Web supported - H,L
Online access to some part of this unit online is optional
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REQUISITE INFO

M.Excl

HGA100, HGE102, HGA138, HGA139, HGA135

TEXTS
Information about any textbook requirements for Semester (Sem 2) will be available from mid April 2010

STAFF: Dr M Travers, Assoc Prof Douglas Ezzy (Hbt); Dr P Cook (Ltn & Distance);

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