Hobart, Launceston, Cradle Coast
Introduction
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| Unit name | Sociology: Experiencing Social Life |
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| Unit code | HGA102 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
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Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Explain sociological perspectives on the structure and function of contemporary societies.
- Analyse social inequalities using a range of sociological approaches.
- Apply sociological concepts and theory to contemporary social issues and challenges.
- Communicate sociological ideas clearly in written and/or verbal form.
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HGE102 AND HGA135 AND HGA100 AND HGA139
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | On Campus: 2 hrs lectures and 1 tutorial weekly Off Campus: Materials and study guide provided via MyLO, contact through discussion forums and through an on-campus study school |
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| Assessment | Task 1: Online quiz, 15 questions in 30 minutes (15%) Task 2: Final exam, 2000 words (40%) Task 3: Tutorial participation (10%) Task 4: Research essay, 2000 words (35%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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