UO The Social World

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 1012
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Course ID
204881
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to introduce students to influential sociological concepts, demonstrate how these concepts generate multiple perspectives about social phenomena and develop research skills in sociology which are needed to generate a sociological argument about these perspectives in written form. This course introduces students to the discipline of sociology. It explores the breadth of concepts and research approaches that sociology utilises. The course will particularly help students understand the various ways social differences and inequalities are expressed in society.

Course learning outcomes

  • discriminate between major concepts in sociology
  • identify key sociological methods
  • discuss how social differences are expressed in society
  • construct a sociological argument

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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