SOCI8017 Cultural Sociology

Eduardo de la Fuente

2016

4.5

1 x 50-minute lecture weekly
1 x 50-minute tutorial weekly

SOCI3028 has been successfully completed

Graduate Diploma in Sociology

This topic examines various social science approaches to the concept of culture and its relationship to the social sphere. A range of perspectives on the definition and meaning of culture will be considered through current debates, within contemporary society over issues of identity and difference.

This topic has four aims:

To introduce sociological perspectives on social problems and moral issues of the contemporary era.
To examine the social processes and structures through which modern societies and contemporary culture is produced, reproduced and transformed.
To provide opportunities for the further development of skills, such as:
- Critical analysis
- Constructing a logical argument
- Referencing
- Self-directed and independent learning
- Group-work
To encourage constructive and informed participation in tutorials.

On completion of this topic you will have demonstrated your ability to:

Describe, compare and evaluate a range of sociological perspectives relating to the critique of contemporary social trends
Understand the key social processes and structures interwoven with the personal troubles of individuals as defined in relation to present-day social trends
Understand how sociological perspectives are applied to contemporary social issues
Work independently
Work in a team
Use academic conventions in assessments

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