School Of Social Sciences And PsychologyUnderstanding Society (Block Mode)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 101763.2
Discipline: SOCIETY AND CULTURE NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 1
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
400696 - Introduction to Sociology 1 (AREP/METRO)
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 1689 Bachelor of Community and Social Development
About this Unit
Understanding Society will introduce students in the first year of their studies to key concepts and theories used in examining and 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.