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
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Snjezana Bilic
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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%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 25328
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 68
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26080
Section
Section TU05
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
4 May - 11 May Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
f you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 26081
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-11
4 May - 11 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-11
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH3-11
Notes:
f you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 26083
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
1 Mar - 12 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-11
3 May - 10 May Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-11
24 May - 24 May Monday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Rowland Rees, RR4-11
Notes:
f you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 26084
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Mar - 15 Apr Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29
6 May - 13 May Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29
27 May - 27 May Thursday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-29
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26085
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 19
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
4 May - 11 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB1-38
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 26086
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
2 Mar - 13 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
4 May - 11 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
25 May - 25 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/08/2027
Census date Icon
Census date
Fri 03/09/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 17/09/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 60305
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 70
Available
Available 70
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.

Adelaide City Campus West

Group 1

Class number
Class number 61073
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
13 Aug - 24 Sep Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-33
15 Oct - 22 Oct Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-33
5 Nov - 5 Nov Friday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West Barbara Hanrahan, BH4-33
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 61074
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
9 Aug - 20 Sep Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
11 Oct - 18 Oct Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
1 Nov - 1 Nov Monday 3:10pm - 5pm Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.
Class number
Class number 61075
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
12 Oct - 19 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
2 Nov - 2 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus West David Pank, DP2-08
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 61077
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Building U, U1-09
12 Oct - 19 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Building U, U1-09
2 Nov - 2 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Building U, U1-09
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 61078
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
10 Aug - 21 Sep Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
12 Oct - 19 Oct Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
2 Nov - 2 Nov Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Mt Gambier Regional Educational Hub, RH1-05
Notes:
If you have completed and successfully passed HUMS1062 Individual and Society in Contemporary Australia please do not enrol in this course.

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