SOCI 3001 - Sociological Contentions
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code SOCI 3001 Course Sociological Contentions Coordinating Unit Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Prerequisites At least 15 units of Sociology Major courses Assessment Book review (2,500 words), Individual presentation, Critical essay (3,500 words), Weekly quizzes based on readings & lecture, Seminar attendance & participation Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Dee Michell
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:- Understand and critique the foremost arguments of key sociological thinkers.
- Describe a range of key concepts and theoretical approaches within sociology
- Demonstrate a sociological understanding of the nature of social relationships, diverse groups and institutions as discussed in key sociological texts.
- Drawing upon key sociologists be able to critically reflect upon the processes that underpin social change and social stability
University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
1,3,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2,3,4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
3,4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Required weekly readings will be available on MyUniRecommended Resources
Reading lists, web-links, library resources, essay writing guides, study guides, referencing, IT support and TURNITIN will be availableOnline Learning
The MyUni site will contain some additional resources and materials. Each week after the lecture, the lecture slides and lecture recording will be uploaded. Announcements and a discussion board are activated for student queries and the passing on of course information. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Lectures provide key information about particular sociologist/s. This information is then supplemented and supported by practical work in seminars.
In each seminar students will work in groups of up to 6 students, to complete small group discussion exercises that require collecting information (from course materials and other sources), analysing problems, debating issues and making recommendations. They will share the results of their discussion with the rest of the class.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1x1 hour lecture per week 12 hours per semester
1x2 hour seminarl per week 24 hours per semester
2 hour online discussion and posting per week 24 hours per semester
9 hours reading per week 84 hours per semester
9 hours research per week 84 hours per semester
Total: 312 hours per semesterLearning Activities Summary
Week 1 Introduction
Week 2 European Classical Theorists
Week 3 The Chicago School & Urban Sociology
Week 4 Marxism and Critical Theory
Week 5 Black Sociology
Week 6 Feminist Challenges to Sociology
Week 7 Post-structuralism
Week 8 Structurationist Paradigms
Week 9 Sociology in Australia
Week 10 Sociology in Asia
Week 11 Globalisation
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
ASSESSMENT TASK
TASK TYPE
WEIGHTING
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
2500 word book review
Formative and Summative
20%
1, 2, 4
Individual presentation
Formative and Summative
15%
1,2
3500 critical essay
Summative
35%
1,3,4
Weekly Quizzes based on readings & lectures
Formative and Summative
20%
Seminar attendance & particicipation
Formative and Summative
10%
1,2,3,4
Due to the current COVID-19 situation, modified arrangements have been made to assessments to facilitate remote learning and teaching. Assessment details provided here reflect recent updates.
1. The weighting for Individual Presentations has been reduced to 10%.
2. Weekly Quizzes now have a weighting of 25%.
3. Seminar attendance and participation is now conducted via Zoom and still has a weighting of 10%.Assessment Detail
Book Review: students will be given a choice of key sociological texts and will be required to write a 2500 word review encompassing key arguments and critical reflections on the limitations – 20% weighting.
Weekly Quizzes: Students will be required to complete a quiz each week. Quizzes will be based on weekly set readings and weekly lectures - 20% weighting.
Seminar attendance & participation: Students are required to attend weekly seminars during which they will work in groups to complete small group discussion exercises that require collecting information, analysing problems, debating issues and making recommendations – 10% weighting.
Individual Presentation: Students will choose a topic to present in the seminar – 15% weighting.
Critical Essay: Students will be required to write a research essay from a list of available topics to be circulated – 35% weighting.Submission
The two written assignments are to be submitted electronically via MyUni.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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