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<p>This unit introduces sociological theories and research methods related to families and relationships. It explores a diverse range of perspectives, situating families in Australian and international contexts. It covers key stages in life courses including childhood, partnering, parenting, ageing and grandparenting, as well as diverse relationships and family formations. The unit also introduces quantitative and qualitative approaches to researching families and relationships.</p>
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<p>Topics covered in the unit may include coupling and singleness; partnering, marriage and separation; reproduction and parenting; domestic labour; heterosexuality; same-sex relationships; rural families and relationships; ageing and grandparenting; companion animals.</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 introduces sociological theories and research methods related to families and relationships. It explores a diverse range of perspectives, situating families in Australian and international contexts. It covers key stages in life courses including childhood, partnering, parenting, ageing and grandparenting, as well as diverse relationships and family formations. The unit also introduces quantitative and qualitative approaches to researching families and relationships.</p>
Unit content
<p>Topics covered in the unit may include coupling and singleness; partnering, marriage and separation; reproduction and parenting; domestic labour; heterosexuality; same-sex relationships; rural families and relationships; ageing and grandparenting; companion animals.</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 2</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/basoc1002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SOCIO2001" target="_blank">SOCIO2001</a> AND must not have completed <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=SOCIO3001" target="_blank">SOCIO3001</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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<p class="ql-align-justify">Identify the diversity of family and relationship structures in social and historical contexts</p>
K2
<p class="ql-align-justify">Identify and apply sociological thinking to families and relationships</p>
K3
<p class="ql-align-justify">Identify and analyse qualitative and quantitative data on families and relationships</p>
K4
<p>Identify and apply relevant critical concepts and theoretical frameworks for understanding families and relationships</p>
S1
<p>Develop sociological research, writing and referencing skills</p>
S2
<p>Develop descriptive skills in analysing and representing quantitative data</p>
S3
<p>Identify the connections between academic learning and observed life experience</p>
S4
<p class="ql-align-justify">Identify and apply theories relevant to the sociology of families and relationships</p><p><br></p>
A1
<p>Interpret social influences upon families and relationships</p>
A2
<p>Illustrate key debates on family and relationships, utilizing evidence-based approaches</p>
A3
<p>Demonstrate respectful and informed understanding of families and relationships</p>
A4
<p>Describe quantitative and qualitative changes in family and relationship structures</p>
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<p>Weekly online quizzes developing comprehension of unit materials and topics</p>
<p class="ql-align-justify">Periodic online assessment</p><p> </p>
<p>20%-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S4, A4
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<p class="ql-align-justify">Briefing document or presentation describing and analysing changes in families and relationships </p>
<p class="ql-align-justify">Quantitative briefing</p>
<p>30%-45%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S4, A1, A2, A3, A4
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<p>Research report drawing on qualitative and quantitative data analysing a topic of relevance to contemporary relationships and family life</p>
<p>Mixed-methods report</p>
<p>30%-45%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3, A4
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 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</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 2</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/basoc1002">View unit fees</a>
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