Courses & Units
Contemporary Issues in the Social Sciences HSS414
Introduction
This unit prepares you to undertake honours research by strengthening your skills in critical analysis and your understanding of disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives in the Social Sciences. You will engage in discussions and debates focused on contemporary social and political issues such as power, inequality, social justice, violence, governance, social change, identity and globalisation. Such issues will be analysed by applying various disciplinary and interdisciplinary concepts and perspectives from the Social Sciences. You will work independently and together with fellow students and a panel of academics to build your capacity to make connections between contemporary social and political issues, disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge, and your own research.
Summary
| Unit name | Contemporary Issues in the Social Sciences |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HSS414 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Social Sciences |
| Discipline | Politics and International Relations|Sociology and Criminology |
| Coordinator | Doctor Emily Hansen |
| Delivered By |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
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Learning Outcomes
- Analyse and evaluate concepts and perspectives from the Social Sciences that can be applied to contemporary social and political issues.
- Apply concepts and perspectives from the Social Sciences to contemporary social and political issues.
- Communicate orally and in writing about concepts, perspectives and social and political issues in the Social Sciences using appropriate style and referencing conventions.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 090399 | $2,040.00 | $957.00 | not applicable | $2,324.00 |
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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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Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 2 hour Seminar, once weekly for 13 weeks |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Seminar Participation (10%)|Major Essay Outline (20%)|Seminar Presentation (30%)|Major Essay (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Any Required Readings are those provided by your Unit Coordinator. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Any Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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