| Assessment |
Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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understand a range of contemporary theories relating to the role of the state and individualism in civil society;
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develop academic skills in political science and sociology dealing with the application of theories, concepts and approaches in analytical contexts;
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develop an understanding of questions pertaining to the relationship between the individual, politics and society;
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enhance their abilities in research and written analysis; and
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utilise a range of transferable skills in such areas as learning, time management and technology use (internet, etc.).
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
The unit covers a wide area in understanding the various dimensions of the theory and practice of political sociology, with particular focus on Australia. This will be assessed in all assessment tasks.
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Communication Skills
The unit emphasises abilities in research, analysis, interpretation and exposition. These are the basis of assessment in the unit.
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Global Perspectives
The unit deals with Australian cases but in the context of global changes. It also emphasises the comparative method according to which global similarities and differences can be appreciated. This will be assessed in all assessment tasks.
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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. This will be assessed in all assessment tasks.
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Life-Long Learning
The unit introduces concepts and approaches which build upon students' prior knowledge and emphasises skills in research, analysis, interpretation and exposition which will be usable in any area of future learning. This will be assessed in all assessment tasks.
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Problem Solving
Students develop abilities to identify significant issues and themes, to explain their significance and to present 'solutions' in terms of relevant interpretations. This will be assessed in all assessment tasks.
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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.
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Team Work
The unit encourages students to work collaboratively on unit content through online discussion for all students and class participation by on-campus students.
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