School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyUnderstanding SocietyWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 101551.3
Discipline: SOCIETY AND CULTURE NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
101336 – Introduction to Sociology, 700049 - Understanding Society (UWSC)
About this Unit
Understanding Society is a core unit offered by the School of Social Sciences and Psychology which will introduce students in the first year of their studies to key concepts and theories used in examination of and for understanding social action, social policy, social institutions, social structure and social change. Students enrolled in the unit will be introduced to factual information concerning contemporary societies and the methods of interpreting such information. At the conclusion of their studies in this unit students will have been presented with opportunities to develop skills in critical reading and sociological analysis.