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Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology - ARTS1870
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Course Outline: Contact School
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Excluded: SOCA1001, SOCC1431
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
  

Description

This course offers an introduction to the disciplines of sociology and anthropology. Ideas to be considered will include society, power, culture, belief. The course will look at the origins and historical development of the disciplines and students will engage with what sociologist and anthropologists do. The course serves as an introduction to the key classical and contemporary social theories. Throughout this course students will engage with how social groups interact with each other and negotiate change.

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