2009 Course Handbook
SOC175: Australia and Global Societies: An Introduction to Sociology
Is Australia a fair and prosperous society or one shaped by inequality and threats? Is Australia becoming a more tolerant and open or more closed and divided on major social questions? How does Australia compare to other advanced democracies, and how well are Australians adapting to globalisation? This course offers students a rich program of learning about Australian social life, which also serves as a gateway to the study of sociology. We look closely at contemporary debates and trends in Australian society in diverse areas like family and sexuality, crime and justice, social welfare and community, religion and the media, immigration and racism, and class and employment. We will also look at how Australia fits into the global community. Students will also gain skills in conducting social research and understanding social statistics, which are useful in a wide range of social and professional situations.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
| When Offered: |
D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year
E1 - Evening; Offered in the first half-year X1 - External study; Offered in the first half-year (On Campus session: No session) |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Alison Leitch |
| Prerequisites: | |
| Corequisites: | |
| NCCWs: | SOC181 |
| Unit Designations: | -- |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Sociology |
Timetable Information
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