TRNS003-20B1 (C) Bridging One 2020

An Introduction to Social Issues and Challenges

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 24 February 2020
End Date: Sunday, 7 June 2020
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 6 March 2020
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 22 May 2020

Description

The purpose of this course is to give students an introduction to the social sciences by closely examining a variety of perspectives on social issues within Aotearoa and beyond. It introduces students to the exploration of how institutions and dominant paradigms influence social thought and norms at particular times. Through the analysis of texts and media, this comparative study of societies will cover topics that provide insights into local and international approaches to social issues.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Programme Manager

Restrictions

Course Coordinator

For further information see Student Transitions and Engagement Head of Department

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Reflective Group Report 15% Week 4
Weekly Online Quizzes 30% Weeks 5-9
Research Essay 25% Week 10
Take home Test 30% Week 13

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $777.00

International fee $3,375.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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