ASC101 - Introduction to Sociology A

Unit details

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Year:2019 unit information
Enrolment modes:Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online
Credit point(s):1
EFTSL value:0.125
Trimester 1 Unit Chair:

Bernie East

Prerequisite:

Nil

Corequisite:

Nil

Incompatible with:

ASC201, ASC401

Scheduled learning activities - campus:

1 x 1 hour Class per week, 1 x 1 hour Seminar per week

Scheduled learning activities - cloud (online):

1 hour Class per week (recordings provided),1 x 1 hour online Seminar per week

Content

The unit provides an introduction to sociology and introduces students to sociological concepts and theories in order to develop a sociological outlook. A main purpose of the study of sociology is to trace the relationship of the individual to the social world. This unit will take specific and familiar areas of interest for the beginning student, and through them develop ways of thinking sociologically. The unit will introduce students to some of the central questions asked by sociologists regarding the nature of society as a means of introducing students to the sociological perspective.

Assessment

Assessment 1 (Individual) - Class/Online Exercises (1000 words or equivalent) - 25%

Assessment 2 (Individual) - Essay (1600 words) - 40%

Assessment 3 (Individual) - Examination (2 hours) - 35%

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