Course overview
By examining the remarkable power of society to produce impactful social changes and differences, this course introduces students to the field of sociology. To learn what is distinctive about sociology from other forms of inquiry, students will be introduced to major sociological concepts and methods and sociology's historical development as a discipline. Students in this course will additionally develop comprehension of sociological ideas, through the cultivation of critical reading and writing skills. By learning how to analyse a topic from different sociological perspectives, students will become more responsive to and knowledgeable of the diverse and transforming aspects of contemporary society.
- What Is Sociology?
- Dilemmas Of The Modern World
- New Horizons In Sociology
Course learning outcomes
- Recognise what is distinct about sociology from other forms of inquiry
- Demonstrate comprehension of sociological ideas
- Critically analyse a topic from different sociological perspectives
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Class number 29847
Section LE01
Size 90
Available 88
Class number 26910
Section SE02
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26911
Section SE03
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26912
Section SE04
Size 30
Available 28
Magill
Class number 30002
Section LE01
Size 90
Available 89
Class number 26914
Section SE01
Size 30
Available 30
Class number 26915
Section SE02
Size 30
Available 29
Class number 26917
Section SE04
Size 30
Available 30
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