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SOCY456 Political Sociology

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus C - Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus C - Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions SOPO256 or SOPO356 or SOPO456 or PAIS356 or PAIS456 or SOCY356
Notes None
Combined Units SOCY356 - Political Sociology
Coordinator(s) Habib Zafarullah (hzafarul@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit considers the following areas: individualism, community, and the so-called new social movements; parties and groups; the role of the state, ideas about welfare, and a discussion of some relevant contemporary social and political debates; the broad relationship between individuals and the society to which they belong.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Essay 1 50% 3500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1-4 and 6
Essay 2 50% 3500
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1-4 and 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand a broad range of contemporary theories relating to the role of the state and individualism in civil society;
  2. develop higher-level academic skills in political science and sociology dealing with the application of theories, concepts and approaches in analytical contexts;
  3. develop critical perspectives relating to theoretical analyses of a spectrum of theories dealing with the relationship between the individual, politics and society;
  4. enhance abilities in research and analysis, and to contribute to their pursuit of professional interests and needs.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
The unit covers a wide area in understanding the various dimensions of the theory and practice of political sociology policy, with particular focus on Australia. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
The unit emphasizes abilities in research, analysis, interpretation and exposition. These are the basis of assessment in the unit. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The unit deals with Australian cases but in the context of global changes. It also emphasizes the comparative method according to which global similarities and differences can be appreciated. 		True True True
4 Information Literacy
Students are encouraged to develop research skills in collecting and evaluating data, including the skills to assess the utility of information, identify the most useful sources of information and critically examine those sources. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The unit introduces concepts and approaches which build upon students? prior knowledge and emphasizes skills in research, analysis, interpretation and exposition which will be usable in any area of future learning. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Students develop abilities to identify significant issues and themes, to explain their significance, and to present ?solutions? in terms of relevant interpretations. 		True
7 Social Responsibility
The unit deals with themes such as values and value conflicts in the social policy processes, issues of equity and social justice, and the effects of rapid social change. 		True
8 Team Work
The unit encourages students to work collaboratively on unit content through Blackboard discussion for all students and class participation by on-campus students. 		True
   

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