Overview

It is said we live in a divided world faced with climate change, forced migration, economic upheaval, political polarisation, fake news, and an antibiotic apocalypse on the horizon. These challenges affect different groups unevenly, with dramatic consequences for some. The future is not certain, but can it be ours to … For more content click the Read More button below. These are the sorts of questions that drive sociological inquiry. In this unit, we explore how societies in the past have engaged with major challenges, with a view to shedding light on the big ideas behind contemporary social movements in a diverse Australia.

Offerings

S2-01-CAULFIELD-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CAULFIELD-ONLINE
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ONLINE

Requisites

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Brady Robards

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Brady Robards

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

describe and analyse a range of sociological issues, and identify instances of inequality;

2.

apply sociological theories, concepts, and evidence to contemporary global challenges;

3.

identify and evaluate tools, mechanisms, and strategies for social change;

4.

develop evidence-based arguments that engage with and evaluate relevant research.

Teaching approach

Active learning
Enquiry-based learning

Assessment summary

Within semester assessment: 100%

Assessment

1 - Quizzes
2 - Participation
3 - Annotated bibliography
4 - Essay

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Lectures
Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources

Availability in areas of study

Sociology