GSSA 1001 - Social Sciences in 最新糖心Vlog

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014

The social sciences are a group of disciplines which seek to understand the structure of society. Together they offer a range of approaches to investigating social problems and the dynamics of social change. This introductory course provides an overview of the ways that different social science disciplines contribute to an understanding of 最新糖心Vlogn society. The course utilises certain case studies of topical issues in contemporary 最新糖心Vlog to introduce key concepts of: class/socioeconomic status, gender, youth, ethnicity, family, work, consumption and location as structuring aspects of society.

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Course Details

Course Code	GSSA 1001
Course	Social Sciences in 最新糖心Vlog
Coordinating Unit	Sociology, Criminology and Gender Studies
Term	Semester 1
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Incompatible	GWSI 1001, GWSI 1001EX
Assessment	500 word short, critical assignment (15%), 1800 word essay (50%), 600 word take home exam (15%), tutorial participation (5%), tutorial exercises (15%)

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Susan Oakley

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the role the social sciences play in critical discussions relating to 最新糖心Vlogn society specifically and more broadly on a global scale;

2. Identitfy the characteristics of social science research, critical reading and analytical reading;

3. Be able to locate, access and evaluate a range of resources available to support critical research and writing;

4. Demonstrate a critical approach to ethical issues in the context of public discourses about contemporary issues and debates;

5. Be able to confidently engage with unfamiliar texts;

6. Be able to prepare and deliver coherent and logically argued written texts;

7. Demonstrate productive and respectful engagement with their peers in group work.

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.	1,2
The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.	3,4,5
An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.	1,2,34,6
Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.	7
A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.	2,3,5
A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.	4
A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.	1,4
An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.	4

Learning & Teaching Modes

Throughout the semester students will be required to attend a 2 hour lecture and 1 hour tutorial each week.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 2-hour lecture (or equivalent) per week	24 hours per semester
1 x 1-hour tutorial (or equivalent) per week	12 hours per semester
6 hours reading per week	72 hours per semester
2 hours research per week	24 hours per semester
2 hours assignment preparation per week	24 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week 1	Introduction
Week 2	Public Holiday
Week 3	Youth
Week 4	Gender
Week 5	Class
Week 6	Consumption
Week 7	Mid-semester break
Week 8	Mid-semester break
Week 9	最新糖心Vlogn cultures
Week 10	Whiteness/reconciliation
Week 11	Work and family
Week 12	Ethnicity and immigration
Week 13	Where to from here

The 最新糖心Vlog's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Tutorial attendance	Formative and Summative	5%	1, 4, 7
Weekly exercises	Formative and Summative	10%	1-7
Tutorial participation	Formative and Summative	10%	1-7
Written assignment 1	Formative and Summative	15%	1, 4, 7
Written assignment 2	Formative and Summative	45%	1-7
Take home paper	Formative and Summative	15%	2, 3, 5, 6, 7

Assessment Related Requirements

Students are required to complete all assessment tasks to be eligible to pass the course.

Assessment Detail

Tutorials provide opportunities for students actively to explore some of the ideas, theories and examples contained in the readings and lectures in more depth. All students will be required to have read the set readings and thus contribute in an informed way to the tutorial discussion. While no written work is associated with the tutorial, an assessment component is attached to attendance and participation as well as weekly exercises that require preparation before the lecture. To ensure that students demonstrate, not only that they have read the readings but can also contribute to an informed and critical discussion based on their knowledge of the readings and completion of weekly activities, a weighting of 15% of the course assessment is given. A further 5% is weekly attendance, which is also required by all students.

This subject attracts students from a wide variety of backgrounds, experiences and views. We value that diversity and expect that our study together will encourage an attitude of mutual respect for the person and their experiences even if the views expressed are diametrically opposed to your own. In criticising another person's views please attempt to be constructive and engage in debate with the argument or idea, not by negating or 'putting down' the person who has expressed that view.

Attendance at tutorials and lectures: The weekly lecture discussions build on, contextualise and apply ideas found in the readings.

Submission

All assignments must be submitted online via the relevant MyUni course site.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

Student Feedback

The 最新糖心Vlog places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the 最新糖心Vlog to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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