SOCI 4001 - Honours Sociological Theory
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code SOCI 4001 Course Honours Sociological Theory Coordinating Unit Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 2 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Prerequisites Completed degree (72 units) with a 24 unit Major in Sociology or Bachelor of Sociology at a Distinction average or equivalent as determined by Honours Coordinator/Department committee Restrictions Available only to students admitted to the relevant Honours program Assessment Quizzes (6) 10%, Critical Essay (3500 words) 50%, Thesis Proposal (4000 words) 40% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Pam Papadelos
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. understand theory and practice of key concepts in sociology
2. critically evaluate contemporary debates around the key concepts;
3. demonstrate high level critical analysis and thinking skills;
4. apply high quality written and verbal communications skills;
5. explore the contribution that sociological theory can make to wider debates in the twenty-first century.University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 5 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
3 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
4 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
3, 4, 5 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2, 4 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
. Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Weekly seminars will take place in-personWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
WORKLOAD – STRUCTURED LEARNING
1 x 2 hour lectures (includes small group work and seminar discussion 20
TOTAL = 20
WORKLOAD – SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING
13 hours reading per week 130 hours per semester
8.1 hours research per week 81 hours per semester
8.1 hours assignment preparation per week 81 hours per semester
TOTAL = 312Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 (What is Honours – what can you expect, managing stress while doing Honours Week 2 At the beginning - identifying the research problem, how to develop a research question, critical thinking, what is an argument? Week 3 The stages of research – disciplinary differences and commonalities Week 4 How to write a literature review, managing references/source material Week 5 Choosing your methods – how to collect information Week 6 How to develop an (ethical) research proposal Week 7 How to present a proposal Week 8 Practice sessions for presentations (extended session) Week 9 Practice session for presenters Week 10 Practice session for presenters Week 11 PRESENTATIONS Week 12 How to analyse your information, using software (if relevant) Week 13 Writing up results and discussion and How to structure and present a thesis – including orally Week 14 Writing an abstract, the publishing process -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting % Critical essay Summative 50% Quizzes Summative 10% Thesis proposal Summative 40% Assessment Detail
Critical Essay
Students will be required to write a 3,500 word essay addressing one of several questions about key theoretical debates (50%)
Quizzes
Students will undertake regular quizzes based around set readings (10%)
Thesis Proposal
Students will be required to write a 4,000 word thesis proposal which clearly describes the research project and robustly justifies the research project and the methods chosen to conduct it. (40%)Submission
All assignments will be submitted through MyUniCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M11 (Honours Mark Scheme) Grade Grade reflects following criteria for allocation of grade Reported on Official Transcript Fail A mark between 1-49 F Third Class A mark between 50-59 3 Second Class Div B A mark between 60-69 2B Second Class Div A A mark between 70-79 2A First Class A mark between 80-100 1 Result Pending An interim result RP Continuing Continuing CN Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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