SOCIOL 302

Public Sociology and Social Justice

Please note: this is archived course information from 2018 for SOCIOL 302.

Description

Examines the influence of sociology beyond the academy as a form of praxis (theoretically informed action) and agent of social justice. Key areas of focus include the tensions between professional and public sociologies, familiarisation with the work of key proponents and the issues, mediums and publics they have engaged with in their practice.

Availability 2018

Not taught in 2018

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Reading/Texts

A selection of electronic readings is provided. There is no set text book and students are not required to purchase a course reader.

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

SOCIOL 302: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II in Sociology

Restrictions

SOCIOL 230