SOC101 Introductory Sociology (8)

This subject considers the nature of society and how, as members of social groups, we are both shaped by and shapers of it. Sociology makes use of theoretical perspectives and research methodologies to generate knowledge and understanding of the social world. Issues explored by this subject are drawn from information details provided in the Syllabus.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Bathurst Campus
Dubbo Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Wagga Wagga Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
Bathurst Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SOC101. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of basic concepts used by sociologists;
  • be able to demonstrate an understanding of the major schools of thought in sociology;
  • be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of how society and social institutions operate;
  • be able to demonstrate an ability to evaluate contemporary issues and problems from a sociological perspective;

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Introduction: What is Sociology
  • Class and Inequality
  • Gender and Sexualities
  • Essay Writing
  • Identities: indigenous, national, ethnic and racial
  • Aboriginality and Australia's Indigenous People
  • Health
  • Education and knowledge
  • Leisure, sport, tourism and work
  • Family life
  • Religion
  • Crime and Deviance
  • Power and the State
  • Popular Culture and the Media
  • The Networked Society
  • Early Theorists
  • Beyond the Modernists
  • Globalisation
  • The Environment
  • Methods of Social Research
  • What do sociologists do?
  • Sociological Theory

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of SOC101 in Session 3 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Basic concept quiz
10
2
Sociological thought demonstration
40
3
Sociological evaluation of contemporary issue
50

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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