Overview
In this unit, you will focus on intimate relationships and the complexities of contemporary love and changing families. You will examine theoretical perspectives on personal life and put diversities of contemporary relationships and families in demographic, historical and cultural context. You will analyse the social dynamics of romance, partnering and … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Pei-Chun Ko
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Pei-Chun Ko
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
articulate and outline concepts related to the sociological imagination or perspective;
2.
explain and analyse personal life, family life and examples from popular culture using concepts related to a sociological perspective;
3.
describe and critique the ways in which wider social forces shape intimate relationships and the complexities of contemporary love;
4.
develop and present arguments about the impacts of social, demographic, and cultural changes on modern intimate and family relationships.
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Analytical exercise
2 - Essay
3 - Quiz/Quizzes
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Workshops
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Learning resources
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Availability in areas of study
Sociology