SOCIOL 106

Sociology for Auckland

Please note: this is archived course information from 2017 for SOCIOL 106.

Description

This course explores some of the fundamental aspects of Sociology within the context of our Super City. Auckland can be understood through social patterns that have been brought about by factors such as colonisation, modernity, migration, multiculturalism, diversity and class, as well as emerging forms of capitalism and political economy. In particular, we will look at neo-liberalism and its effects on Auckland as a driver of change - for good and not so good. Auckland is characterised by its diversity, posing a very complex question: what is an Aucklander? In exploring this question, the course utilises the conceptual frameworks of the Sociological Imagination and the CAGES Model (Class, Age, Gender, Ethnicity and Sexuality). Students are encouraged to explore their own lives and experiences via these two frameworks, and to consider the dimensions of power that shape contemporary Auckland and Aucklanders.

Availability 2017

Not taught in 2017

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

SOCIOL 106: 15 points