Sociology
The Sociology program introduces students to the three vital
areas of study in social science: research methods, social
and public policy and social theory. Research methods subjects
stress the ability to formulate specific and relevant research
questions and the acquisition of skills in teamwork, project
development and report writing. Policy subjects also emphasise
an understanding of contemporary Australian society and the
development of policy writing, lobbying, evaluation and analysis.
Social theory is essential for any meaningful analysis of
the complexities of everyday life. Theory makes possible critical
reflections on taken-for-granted aspects of contemporary societies.
The undergraduate course seeks to develop in students The
Sociological Imagination: those critical and analytical skills
which are essential to understanding the social world in which
we live. The first year introduces students to this 'Imagination',
to the skills required to understand and evaluate sociological
argument and to a range of social relations which provide
the raw material of the discipline. The second year consists
of core and elective subjects. Students who are majoring in
the discipline need to successfully complete the three core
subjects SOC203, Central Perspectives in Sociological Theory;
SOC231, Introduction to Social Research and SOC306 Sociological
Research: Methodology and Practice. In these they are acquainted
with the theoretical and methodological tools which will enable
them to become competent in sociological analysis, and find
jobs as sociology graduates.
Major Study
A major in Sociology consists of at least 54 credit points:
- at least 6 credit points of Sociology at 100-level;
- at least 24 credit points at 200-level including SOC203
and SOC231 and an elective from Sociology subjects or a
subject chosen from the list of other approved subjects
at 200-level listed below;
- 24 credit points at 300-level including SOC306 and one
other SOC subject. The remaining 8 credit points may be
a SOC subject or a subject from the list of other approved
subjects at 300-level listed below.
Postgraduate Studies in Sociology
Students should consult the Postgraduate Calendar for
details of course structure and content.
BA (Hons) in Sociology
Students majoring in Sociology are encouraged to consider
undertaking the Honours program. Entry into the 4th Year BA
(Hons) program in Sociology is normally available to students
who attain a High Credit average in two 300-level Sociology
subjects. Students who may be considering Sociology Honours
should consult with the Head of Program at their earliest
convenience during their second or third year of Sociology
study.
A number of options are available for students to complete
Combined Honours in Sociology and another discipline, eg.
History, Psychology, STS, CCS,Geography or English. Students
wishing to consider this option should first consult with
the Heads of both Programs. If possible, this should be done
during the second year.
| 100-Level |
| SOC102 |
Contemporary Art and
Society |
| SOC103 |
Aspects of Australian
Society |
| SOC104 |
Communication, Media
and Society |
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200-Level |
| SOC203 |
Central Perspectives
in Sociological Theory |
| SOC204 |
Culture, Power and Social
Change |
| SOC205 |
Sociology of the Family |
| SOC221 |
Political Sociology |
| SOC222 |
Sociology of Crime and
Justice |
| SOC231 |
Introduction to Social
Research |
| SOC241 |
Culture and Communication |
| SOC242 |
Contemporary Issues in
Society |
| SOC243 |
Southeast Asian Transformations |
| SOC244 |
The Sociology of Punishment |
|
Other approved 200-level subjects
(students may include one subject in the Sociology major) |
| AUST246 |
A Sociology of Australia's Indigenous
People: Contemporary Issues and Debates |
| HIST287 |
Southeast Asian Transformations |
| PHIL232 |
Political Philosophy |
| PHIL286 |
Philosophy of Social Science |
| POL224 |
Politics and the Media |
| POL290
|
Women in Society: Productive and Reproductive
Labour |
300-Level |
| SOC302 |
Contemporary Social and
Political Thought |
| SOC303 |
The Individual in Society |
| SOC305 |
Race and Ethnic Studies |
| SOC306 |
Sociological Research:
Methodology and Practice |
| SOC307 |
Urban Society |
| SOC308 |
Social Policy |
| SOC309 |
Social Movements |
| SOC318 |
Sociology of Development |
| SOC324 |
Time, Work and Leisure |
| SOC330 |
The Sociology of Gender
Relations |
| SOC334 |
Bread and Circuses |
| SOC341 |
Special Topic in Sociology
|
| SOC349 |
Social Regulation: Policies
and Issues |
| SOC359 |
Community Research |
|
Other approved 300-Level subjects
(students may include one subject in the Sociology major) |
| PHIL390 |
Contemporary Political Philosophy |
| POL314 |
Power and the Modern State |
| POL318 |
The Asian Tigers: Newly Industrialising
Countries in Transition |
| POL319 |
Political Economy and the State in
the New Millennium |
| For Autumn 2001 the following subjects
can count towards the sociology major for third year students
only: |
| CCS334 |
Technologies of the body |
| CCS335 |
Electronic cultures |
| CCS348 |
Television, Globalisation and cultural identity |
| POL324 |
Culture and Politics |
| 400-Level # |
| SOC400 |
Sociology IV Honours |
| SOC450 |
Joint Honours in Psychology
and Sociology |
| SOC451 |
Joint Honours in Sociology
and Another Discipline |
Joint Majors in Sociology and Other Disciplines/Faculties
A number of options are available for students to complete
joint majors in Sociology and another discipline, eg. Aboriginal
Studies, CCS, Health Science, Human Geography,
Legal Studies, and STS. Students wishing to consider these
options should first consult with the Heads of both Programs.
Joint Major in Sociology and Science, Technology and
Society (STS)
This joint major is intended for students whose main disciplinary
interest is in the sociology of science and technology. The
joint major provides both depth in sociological theory and
examination of a range of issues in science and technology.
It is a joint major rather than a double major. However, by
taking additional subjects in STS and Sociology the joint
major can be converted into a double major. There are a total
of 76 compulsory cp within the program.
Sociology requirements: At 100-level, students must
do 6cp of Sociology subjects at 100-level, including at least
one of SOC103
or SOC104.
At 200-level, students must do SOC203
Central Perspectives in Sociological Theory and SOC231
Introduction to Social Research.
At 300-level, students must do SOC306
Sociological Research and one of SOC308
Social Policy; SOC309
Social Movements; SOC324
Time, Work and Leisure.
STS requirements: 38 cp of STS, including STS100
Social Aspects of Science & Technology or STS229
Scientific and Technological Controversy, with at least 16
cp at 300-level.
To convert this joint major into a double major a student
would need to complete a further 8 cp in the Sociology Program
at 200-level and a further 8cp in the STS Program at 300-level.
Sociology/Health Science - Refer to Health and Behavioural
Sciences Schedule.
For details of textbooks, materials and/or subject co-ordinators
please contact the Program.
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