The Remarkable Power of Society: An Introduction to Sociology

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 1000
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Course ID
201041
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West, Magill
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Society and Culture
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Pam Papadelos
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 29847
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 88
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,
Class number
Class number 26910
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 27 Mar Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
8 May - 29 May Friday 1:10pm - 3pm Adelaide City Campus East Hughes, 111a
Class number
Class number 26911
Section
Section SE03
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 25 Mar Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
8 Apr - 15 Apr Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
6 May - 27 May Wednesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 210
Class number
Class number 26912
Section
Section SE04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 28
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 24 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 112
7 Apr - 14 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 112
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 11:10am - 1pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 112

Magill

Class number
Class number 30002
Section
Section LE01
Size
Size 90
Available
Available 89
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Magill ,
Class number
Class number 26914
Section
Section SE01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 26 Mar Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
9 Apr - 16 Apr Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
7 May - 28 May Thursday 3:10pm - 5pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-08
Class number
Class number 26915
Section
Section SE02
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 26 Mar Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
9 Apr - 16 Apr Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
7 May - 28 May Thursday 11:10am - 1pm Magill Amy Wheaton, H2-04
Class number
Class number 26917
Section
Section SE04
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
27 Feb - 27 Mar Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07
10 Apr - 17 Apr Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07
8 May - 29 May Friday 9:10am - 11am Magill Amy Wheaton, H1-07

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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