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<p>This unit provides an introduction to sociological thinking, linking personal and public issues. This unit will focus on topics such as gender, class, ethnicity, youth and relationships to explore social interactions and inequalities. Students will reflect on their own positions in society and develop skills in academic research and writing.</p>
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<p>The unit may cover the following topics in detail: sociological methods and sources, sociological theories, gender, class, race and ethnicity, youth, environment and society, sport and society, health and society, families and relationships.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This unit provides an introduction to sociological thinking, linking personal and public issues. This unit will focus on topics such as gender, class, ethnicity, youth and relationships to explore social interactions and inequalities. Students will reflect on their own positions in society and develop skills in academic research and writing.</p>
Unit content
<p>The unit may cover the following topics in detail: sociological methods and sources, sociological theories, gender, class, race and ethnicity, youth, environment and society, sport and society, health and society, families and relationships.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090301 - Sociology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/basoc1001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SOSCI1002" target="_blank">SOSCI1002</a></p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Understand sociological thinking</p>
K2
<p>Understand social issues such as gender, class, and race and ethnicity</p>
K3
<p>Understand library-based research, referencing and essay writing</p>
S1
<p>Apply sociological thinking as a way of developing a critical understanding of social issues</p>
S2
<p>Identify and critique inequalities in society</p>
S3
<p>Identify and critically analyse sources of information on social issues</p>
A1
<p>Identify and demonstrate understanding of sociological methods and theories </p>
A2
<p>Articulate a sociological analysis of issues facing individuals in Australian society</p>
A3
<p>Research, plan and complete a sociology essay</p>
Assessment
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<p>Weekly activities including research-based short answer responses and quizzes</p>
<p>Weekly online tasks</p>
<p>30-40</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1
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<p>Develop an annotated bibliography of sources such as peer-reviewed journal articles, news articles, social media posts, and government documents relevant to the Essay.</p>
<p>Annotated bibliography</p>
<p>25-40</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Develop an Essay based on a social issue studied during the semester, using sources from the Annotated Bibliography</p>
<p>Essay</p>
<p>25-40</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Humanities and Social Sciences
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
090301 - Sociology
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Ballarat (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Berwick (Blended)</p><p>Flexible Delivery - Gippsland (Blended)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/basoc1001">View unit fees</a>
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