School of Social and Cultural Studies

SOSC-111 – Sociology: Foundations and Concepts

Points:20Prerequisites:None
Faculty:Humanities & Soc ScCorequisites:None
School:Social & Cultural StudiesRestrictions:SOSC 101

This course provides an introduction to the foundations of sociological thought and their application and relevance to contemporary society. It explores key sociological concepts and debates, such as globalisation, inequality, risk, social movements, medicalisation, and technology. 50% internal assessment, 50% examination.

Tuition Fees

2013: domestic $786.00     international $3,475.00

Set Text

Student notes available from vicbooks

Trimester 1 2013

* indicates instructor is the course coordinator.

CRNFrom/ToDaysTimeBuilding [Campus]RoomInstructor
9141 4 Mar – 9 Jun 2013Mon, Wed1100 - 1150New Kirk [Kelburn]LT303Kevin Dew*
Chamsy El-Ojeili

Course Outline Information

For FHSS and NZSM course outlines (current and previous years), please refer to the Course Outlines page on the FHSS website.