TRNS003-21B2 (D) Bridging Two 2021 (Distance)

An Introduction to Social Issues and Challenges

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 19 July 2021
End Date: Sunday, 31 October 2021
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 1 August 2021
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 1 October 2021

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

BRDG011 and BRDG034

Course Coordinators

Clare De Goldi and MahMah Timoteo

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Tutorials 20% Weeks 1-10
Weekly Online Quizzes 25% Weeks 2 - 6
Reading Analysis 10% Week 5
Research Essay 30% Week 10
Test 15% Week 12

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $785.00

International fee $3,500.00

* 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.

For further information see Student Transitions and Engagement .

All TRNS003 Occurrences

  • TRNS003-21B1 (C) Bridging One 2021
  • TRNS003-21B1 (D) Bridging One 2021 (Distance)
  • TRNS003-21B3 (C) Bridging Three 2021 - Not Offered
  • TRNS003-21B3 (D) Bridging Three 2021 (Distance) - Not Offered
  • TRNS003-21B2 (C) Bridging Two 2021
  • TRNS003-21B2 (D) Bridging Two 2021 (Distance)
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