Courses & Units
City Lives HGA341
Hobart
Introduction
The unit examines the complex social relations of living in cities. For the first time in human history, over half of the world’s population live in cities. Yet, how do we make sense of the social, environmental, economic and cultural factors and structures that underpin and sustain urban life? The unit asks the question: how are we to imagine, live in and govern cities in the twenty first century? It explores the nature of city life and its implications for social change and social justice. The unit is team-taught by Sociology staff with expertise in many of the most pressing issues in contemporary society: for example, inequalities, housing, work, religion, leisure and tourism, food, consumption and waste, the environment, health, Indigeneity, and crime, and how these may influence urban life. You will apply theory and practice to case studies of Australian and international cities to explore these and other problems. You will conduct a small piece of independent research supervised by a staff member. Over the semester, you will gain practical skills in applied social and policy research and will contribute to a project with 'real-world' outcomes
Summary
Unit name | City Lives |
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Unit code | HGA341 |
Credit points | 12.5 |
College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
Discipline | Sociology and Criminology |
Coordinator | Professor Catherine Palmer |
Available as an elective? | |
Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
Availability
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* 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 (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Recognise and explain key social theories relating to cities and urbanisation.
- Apply contemporary sociological debates concerning city lives in Australia and abroad.
- Analyse different ways in which sociologists can contribute to understanding the nature of city life and its implications for social change and social justice.
- Produce independent social research.
Fee Information
Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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090301 | $1,812.00 | $850.00 | not applicable | $2,108.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any facultyTeaching
Assessment | Plan (20%)|Project Proposal (30%)|Report (50%) |
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Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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