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Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology - ARTS1870
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
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
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 
Available for General Education: Yes (more info)
 
 

Description

Subject Area: Sociology & Anthropology
This course can also be studied in the following specialisation: Development Studies



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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