SOCIOL 100
Issues and Themes in Sociology
Please note: this is archived course information from 2023 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.
Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.
This course is not available for students studying remotely, outside Auckland or offshore in 2023.
Availability 2023
Semester 1
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(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