Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
100% online, On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 1016
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Course ID
208046
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Campus
Online, Adelaide City Campus West, Whyalla, Mt Gambier, Port Lincoln
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
AU Pathways and Participation
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

To introduce students to sociological concepts and theories as well as develop essay writing skills utilised in humanities and social sciences.

Course learning outcomes

  • Describe the nature of the social sciences and the contribution they make to the analysis of culture and society.
  • Define some major theoretical frameworks within the social sciences.
  • Explain how social sciences analyse the relationship between an individual and society.
  • Identify the practical implications derived from theoretical positions and empirical evidence.

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

N/A

Assessment

  • Learning Journal – 20%
  • Interview – 35%
  • Case Study – 45%
Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Foundation Studies
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Pathway