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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.</p>
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<p>The unit may cover the following topics in detail:</p>
<p>•What is sociology?</p>
<p>•What can sociology tell us?</p>
<p>•Sociological methods and sources</p>
<p>•Gender, sex and sexuality</p>
<p>•Class</p>
<p>•Race and ethnicity</p>
<p>•Youth and age</p>
<p>•Environment and society</p>
<p>•Health and illness</p>
<p>•Families and relationships</p>
<p>•Sport and society</p>
<p>•Careers in sociology</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.</p>
Unit content
<p>The unit may cover the following topics in detail:</p> <p>•What is sociology?</p> <p>•What can sociology tell us?</p> <p>•Sociological methods and sources</p> <p>•Gender, sex and sexuality</p> <p>•Class</p> <p>•Race and ethnicity</p> <p>•Youth and age</p> <p>•Environment and society</p> <p>•Health and illness</p> <p>•Families and relationships</p> <p>•Sport and society</p> <p>•Careers in sociology</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
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/sosci1002">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed all of "BAFND1001" / "SOCIO1001"</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>Examine and apply sociological thinking.</p>
K2
<p>Identify elements of an approach to sociology based on sociological theory.</p>
K3
<p>Express critical understandings of issues such as place, gender, inequality, youth and race and ethnicity.</p>
K4
<p>Engage with methods of self-reflection.</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>Position the self in a reflexive way in new understandings.</p>
S4
<p>Reflect critically on personal learning experiences.</p>
A1
<p>Research and critically reflect on social issues such as gender, youth, and inequality.</p>
A2
<p>Articulate a sociological analysis of key issues facing individuals within their social environment.</p>
A3
<p>Participate in discussion on social issues.</p>
A4
<p>Reflect on changes in personal understandings through engagement in sociological thinking.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Weekly activities including research-based short-answer responses and quizzes.</p>
<p>Weekly Moodle tasks</p>
<p>40-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2
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<p>Develop an annotated bibliography of sources such as peer-reviewed journal articles, media articles and government documents relevant to the Major Essay.</p>
<p>Annotated bibliography</p>
<p>20-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S4, A1, A2, A4
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<p>Develop a Major Essay based on a social issue or sociological approach studied during the semester.</p>
<p>Major Essay</p>
<p>30-40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, 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>
FedTASK
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>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</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 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</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 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</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
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/sosci1002">View unit fees</a>
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