SOCI112-08S2 (C) Semester Two 2008

Global Society

18 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 14 July 2008
End Date: Sunday, 16 November 2008
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 27 July 2008
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 12 October 2008

Description

Combining sociological theory and concepts with arguments and examples drawn from around the globe, this course conveys the scope and value of sociology for understanding the complex and fast-changing world in which we live.

Globalisation. No doubt you have encountered this concept in your daily travels through the internet, television, newspapers and magazines. But what is globalisation, really? Where did this concept come from? What role does it play in the clothes you wear, the music you listen to, the food you eat, the places you visit?

As a student in this course you will be involved in analysing some of the major events and trends of our time as they are mediated through the set of processes referred to as globalisation. You will have the opportunity to explore the social experiences of people in differing countries and contexts; the divisions and inequalities that have resulted from these globalising processes; and to the dynamics and challenges these processes pose for a global society.


ALL LECTURES ARE VIDEOTAPED AND AVAILABLE FOR VIEW ON WebCT.

Learning Outcomes

As a result of doing this course we hope that you will gain a greater appreciation of sociology as a discipline; that you will develop a good understanding of the scope and potential of the sociological endeavour; and that you will begin to lay a foundation of research, reading, reflection and writing skills that will stand you in good stead for involvement in further courses whether within the School of Sociology and Anthropology or not.

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage 
Blackboard Learning Journal 5%
Comment paper 20%
Essay plan 18 Sep 2007 5%
Essay 16 Oct 2007 40%
Final Examination 30%

Textbooks / Resources

Recommended Reading

SOCI 112 course reader ; (Medium: Readings).

A book of readings will be available for purchase from
the Copy Centre, Main Library.

Notes

This course has no prerequisite. It should be noted, though, that the prerequisite for
advancing to 200 level is the successful completion of two 100 level courses.

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $610.00

International fee $2,520.00

* 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 Language, Social and Political Sciences .

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