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2025 unit information
Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Online, Community Based Delivery (CBD)*
Nil
1 x 1-hour on-campus lecture per week
1 x 1-hour on-campus seminar per week
1 x 1-hour online lecture per week (recordings provided)
1 x 1-hour online seminar per week
Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.
This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.
*Community Based Delivery (CBD) is for National Indigenous Knowledges, Education, Research and Innovation NIKERI Institute students only.
This unit provides an in-depth introduction to sociology, teaching key concepts and theories to develop a sociological perspective. The primary aim is to explore the relationship between individuals and the broader social world. By examining specific and familiar areas of interest, the unit encourages students to think sociologically. Students will gain critical insights into social structures, cultural dynamics and the forces that shape individual and collective behaviour, empowering them to apply sociological thinking to real-world issues. Seeing the world sociologically fosters critical thinking, empathy and a deeper understanding of societal complexities, enabling students to contribute positively to their communities and the broader society.
Alignment to Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes (GLOs)
Identify and explain the key concepts and perspectives used in sociological analysis
GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities
Demonstrate oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
GLO2: Communication
Use technology to find and present information
GLO3: Digital literacy
Discuss social issues in both an Australian and global context
GLO8: Global citizenship
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
The texts and reading list for ASC101 can be found via the University Library.
Note: Select the relevant trimester reading list. Please note that a future teaching period's reading list may not be available until a month prior to the start of that teaching period so you may wish to use the relevant trimester's prior year reading list as a guide only.
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