This unit has been discontinued.
Introduction
In this one-semester unit of the Foundation Studies Program you will investigate the concept of national identity and global citizenship through social, cultural, legal, political and historical viewpoints. You will have the opportunity to broaden build your perspective on issues ranging from local to international. Such investigation will help you to develop your social and cultural literacy. Topics covered include exploration of personal and social identity, change, belief systems, social inclusion and exclusion, equality and social conformity and non-conformity.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Understanding Sociology |
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| Unit code | EUS031 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Faculty/School | Division of Future Students English Language Centre |
| Discipline | English Language Centre |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Teaching
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
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Textbooks
| Required | Thompson, K, 2015, Society and Culture: Preliminary and HSC, 2nd Edn, Centage Learning, Australia |
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