SOCIOL 100

Issues and Themes in Sociology


Please note: this is archived course information from 2022 for SOCIOL 100.

Description

Introduction to sociology as a discipline and a review of some of its internal debates. Topics include: social class, gender, globalisation, power, sexual identity and family. Draws on material from a range of societies.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline for SOCIOL 100.

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Availability 2022

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Professor Steve Matthewman
Lecturer(s) Professor Steve Matthewman

Reading/Texts

Matthewman, Curtis & Mayeda eds. (2020). Being Sociological, 3rd edition, Red Globe Press. It is sold in the University Bookshop and is required reading. The book has a companion website: www.macmillanihe.com/matthewman-bs-3e

Assessment

Coursework and exam

Points

SOCIOL 100: 15 points