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Subject Title | Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology |
Subject Code | SY1001 |
Credit Points | 3 |
Study Period | SP51, 2024 |
1.1 Student participation requirements
The JCULearning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures(2.1.2d) indicates a typical student workload for a three (3) credit point subject requires a 130 hour work load of study related activities, including attendance, assessment and self-directed study over the duration of the subject with equivalency across all attendance modes.
Note that attendance at specified classes will be a mandatory requirement for satisfactory completion of some subjects (Learning, Teaching and Assessment Procedures, 3.1.8e) and that additional hours may be required per week for those students in need of English language, numeracy or other learning support.
Key subject activities | |
On-campus > Workshops (20 hours) | Refer to the appropriate Timetable: • JCU Australia • JCU Brisbane • JCU Singapore or your eStudent personal timetable |
Online > Online activity (10 hours) | Refer to the appropriate Timetable: • JCU Australia • JCU Brisbane • JCU Singapore or your eStudent personal timetable |
For information regarding class registration, visit theClass Registration Schedule.
This subject introduces ways of sociologically exploring the social world, with a particular focus on the analysis of Australian society in an international context. It involves examining social patterns and
structures; examining how these shape the world in which we live; and recognising and exploring social experience in the context of social change and global processes. Through examining a range of topics
such as family life, work, the media and education, students will develop an understanding of major social and cultural changes taking place in Australia and how these impact on the lives of individuals, groups and communities.
1.4 Subject learning outcomes and course learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, you will be able to:
• compare and contrast the major theoretical approaches in sociology
• apply a reflexive and critically sociological perspective to the world around them
• analyse social change within key social institutions
• discuss the ways in which individuals' lives are socially shaped
These outcomes will contribute to your overall achievement ofcourse learning outcomes.
1.5 Student feedback on subject and teaching
Students are at the heart of JCU and as part of our commitment to improving the quality of our subjects and teaching, we regularly seek feedback on the JCU student experience.
YourJCU Surveys are available to all students throughLearnJCU. You will receive an email invitation when the survey opens.
In response to previous student feedback and other data, the following enhancements to this subject have been made:
• Reviewed reading list and recommended resources.
• Provided additional study information to support the topic of globalization
1.6 Subject resources and special requirements
All subject readings and resources, including journal articles, book chapters, websites, videos, print and eTextbooks, are available to view online from your Readings list via your LearnJCU subject site.
This Subject permits the use of Generative AI tools for the completion of learning activities in Assessment 3 only, as long as it is clearly expressed how they have been used.
Key dates | Date |
Census date and Last date to withdraw without financial penalty | See2023 JCUS Study Period and Census Dates |
Last date to withdraw without academic penalty SY1001 Australian Society: An Introduction to Sociology 2024Processing | See2023 JCUS Study Period and Census Dates |
Assessment item 1: Written - Examination - In class (40%) | Due 06.03.2024 23:59:00 |
Assessment item 2: Written - Test/Quiz 1 (20%) | Due 22.03.2024 23:59:00 |
Assessment item 3: Written - Essay (including multi-draft) 1 (40%) | Due 19.04.2024 23:59:00 |
2.2 Requirements for successful completion of this subject
In order to pass this subject, you must:
• Achieve an overall percentage of 50% or more
Final results for this subject will be graded as described in theStudent Results Policy. Supplementary examinations/assessments are not available for this subject.
2.3 AccessAbility Services and Support
Reasonable adjustments may be made to assist you to manage additional circumstances impacting on your studies provided these do not change the academic integrity of a course. Reasonable adjustments do not alter the need to be able to demonstrate the inherent requirements of the course.
If you believe you will experience challenges completing your subject or course because of a disability, health condition or other reason, you should fill up theAccessibility Intake form(click Forms for
Prospective Students to locate this) and submit to the relevantStudent Ambassadorat JCUS who will be in touch with you.
Your course inherent requirements can be foundhere.
ASSESSMENT ITEM 1: EXAMINATION - IN CLASS
| • compare and contrast the major theoretical approaches in sociology |
Aligned subject learning | • apply a reflexive and critically sociological perspective to the world around them |
outcomes | • analyse social change within key social institutions |
| • discuss the ways in which individuals' lives are socially shaped |
Group or individual | Individual assessment item |
Weighting and due date | 40%, due 06.03.24 |
Requirements for successful completion of this assessment item |
You must achieve a minimum of 50% in order to pass this assessment item. |
Generative AI use | Generative AI tools cannot be used in this assessment task In this assessment, you must not use Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) for any elements of the assessment task including the generation of any materials or content in relation to the assessment item. |
ASSESSMENT ITEM 1: DESCRIPTION
You will be required to write a response to an essay prompt in class. You will do this on your own device
and submit it to LearnJCU. You will not be required to use referencing although if you wish to refer to source material you will be able to. The writing style will be personal although it should be formal and academic. You are permitted to write in the first person.
ASSESSMENT ITEM 2: DESCRIPTION
This assessment will consist of a 20-question, multiple choice quiz delivered through LearnJCU. The time
limit for the quiz will be 20 minutes, and the quiz will be open during class time (your teacher will
instruct you when this happens). Each question will be worth 1 mark. You must take this quiz on your own device