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Sociology – School of Sociology and Social Work
Sociology analyses the patterns of social life. It investigates the structures and cultures of
different societies throughout the world and throughout history. Sociologists observe the
everyday experiences of people in groups – gangs, students, business leaders – and try to
explain them. They chart the trends that can help us to understand the dilemmas of
modern life as we move into the twenty-first century.
Students of sociology are equipped with the tools to analyse and understand such issues
as: marriage, divorce and the stability of the nuclear family; wealth and power in society;
sexuality and the body; globalisation; childhood, adolescence and youth; migration and
adaptation; racism and multiculturalism; health, illness and medical care; inequalities
between classes, and between women and men; new technology and problems of
unemployment; population growth and environmental degradation; popular culture and
the mass media, including rock music, fashion, opera, the built environment, etc; the new
social movements – feminism, environmentalism, the peace movement, and gay rights;
sport, leisure and tourism; deviant behaviour – drug use, criminality, sexual deviance and
mental illness.
The Sociology program attracts large numbers of students at all levels and in 2004 there
will be 12 Sociology staff in the School, 7 based in Hobart and 5 based in Launceston. In
Hobart there is also a large group of research postgraduate students who teach some
tutorials and lab classes. Macintosh computer labs are available for student use and
teaching on both campuses. An extensive resource materials collection and a qualitative
research methods laboratory are housed in Hobart. Sociology major students are reminded
that they may take Social Ecology electives as part of their Sociology major, and/or
electives.
Level 100
HGA101 and HGA102 (in Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and by distance education) offer a
general introduction to Sociology. They are suitable for students who want a general
overview of modern society to supplement their studies in other social sciences and
humanities disciplines. They also provide a foundation for students who may proceed
further in Sociology and are prerequisites for a major in the discipline. They may also be
used as the level 100 prerequisites for a major in Social Ecology.
Level 200/300
Sociology units at levels 200 and 300 build on the level 100 units. All units are of one
semester duration and weighted at 12.5% (a quarter of a full-time load for one semester).
Sociology units are available in a BA major sequence in both Hobart and Launceston.
A major sequence in Sociology consists of 25% of level 100 units plus 75% of level 200/300
units – a total of 100%. At least 25% of units must be from level 300.
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Sociology units are also available in a BSocSc and BSocSc(PoliceStudies) major sequence in
Sociology.
Most of the units offered in Launceston and some of the units offered in Hobart are also
available by distance education. Students wishing to complete a major sequence in
Sociology by distance education should contact the School in Launceston.
Academic re-organisation has produced extensive changes to requirements for the major
and honours entry. Students who have taken level 200 units towards a major in Sociology
before 1997 should contact the School in Hobart or Launceston.
A Bachelor of Arts with Honours (level 400) and MA or PhD degrees by research in
Sociology are offered in Hobart and Launceston on a full-time or part-time basis.
To find out more about Sociology programs enquire at Reception, Arts Building, level 2,
phone (03) 6324 3946 (Launceston); or Room 418, Arts Building, phone (03) 6226 2338
(Hobart).
The undergraduate coordinators for the Sociology program are: Dr N Cook (Hobart); Dr D
Habibis (Launceston).
Students who commenced the major before 2001
Students who began their degree before 2001 and who wish to complete a major in
Sociology are reminded that a major consists of sequential study in one discipline with a
total HECS weighting of 100% as detailed above.
Refer to page B-xx for further information on the changes to the BA.
A BA major in Sociology
Unit code
unit title
weight
campus offered
Hobart, Launceston and distance education (100% of Sociology units in total) consists of the following units.
HGA101
Sociology A
12.5%
Hbt~3/1,
Ltn~1,
NWC~1,
dist.ed~1,
HGA102
Sociology B
12.5%
Hbt~2, Ltn~2,
NWC~2,
dist.ed~2,
HGA202
Sociological Analysis of Modern Society
12.5%
Hbt~1, Ltn~2,
dist.ed~2,
HGA203/303
12.5%
Ltn~1, Hbt~1
Social and Political Research[a]
plus 4 additional Sociology units, at least 2 of which must be taken at level 300
[a]
Students completing a major in Sociology by distance
should contact the Head of School for advice on this
unit.
Students are free to take more level 200/300 units in Sociology than they require to
complete the major sequence, up to a maximum of 12 units and subject to other BA
specifications.
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Students considering Honours in Sociology should note that Honours entry is the same as
for the major, whilst also including satisfaction of the Faculty Grade Point Average.
A BSocSc major in Sociology
Unit code
unit title
weight
Launceston only (125% of Sociology units in total) consists of the following units.
HGA101
Sociology A
12.5%
HGA102
Sociology B
12.5%
HGA203/303
HGA206/306
HGA230/330
Social and Political Research
Crime and Criminal Justice
Qualitative Research Methods
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
campus offered
Hbt~3/1,
Ltn~1,
NWC~1,
dist.ed~1,
Hbt~2, Ltn~2,
NWC~2,
dist.ed~2,
Ltn~1, Hbt~1
Hbt~1
Hbt~2, Ltn~2
plus 5 additional HGA units
Units offered in 2004
Unit code
unit title
weight
campus offered
Summer School
Further level 200/300 Sociology units may be available in semester 3 (Summer School) in Jan–Feb 2004 subject
to staff availability. See the Faculty of Arts Summer School Handbook for details.
HGA101
Sociology A
12.5%
Hbt~3/1,
Ltn~1,
NWC~1,
dist.ed~1,
The following level 200/300 units will be offered in 2003 subject to staffing.
Semester 1
HGA202
Sociological Analysis of Modern Society
12.5%
HGA203/303
HGA206/306
HGA219/319
Social and Political Research
Crime and Criminal Justice
Magic, Spirituality and Religion
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
HGA239/339
HGA259/359
Health Sociology
Sociology of Deviance
12.5%
12.5%
HGA297/397
Refugees and Australian Society
12.5%
HGA202
Sociological Analysis of Modern Society
12.5%
HGA302
HGA212/312
Understanding Contemporary Societies
Love, Family and Sexuality: East–West Comparison
12.5%
12.5%
Hbt~1, Ltn~2,
dist.ed~2,
Ltn~1, Hbt~1
Hbt~1
Hbt~1,
dist.ed~1
Hbt~1, Ltn~1
dist.ed~1,
Ltn~1
[na]
Semester 2
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Hbt~1, Ltn~2,
dist.ed~2,
Hbt~2
Hbt~2,
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HGA223/323
HGA230/330
HGA273/373
HGA277/377
HGA262/362
Social Problems and Social Policy
Qualitative Research Methods
Mass Media and Contemporary Societies
Sociology of Youth
Social Inequality
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
12.5%
dist.ed~2
Ltn~2, Hbt~2
Hbt~2, Ltn~2
Hbt~2,
Ltn~2
dist.ed~2
Cross-listed units
Units from the following list can also be counted towards a major in Sociology. The prerequisites for all units
listed in the schedule below is 25% at level 100 in Sociology:
HAB248/348
Indigeneity, Citizenship and the State
12.5%
[na]
HGE203/303
Social Ecology
12.5%
Hbt~2, Ltn~2v
HGE204/304
Population and Society
12.5%
Hbt~1, Ltn~1v
HGE210/310
Social Ecology of the City
12.5%
[na]
HGE211/311
The Environment, Crime and Social Regulation
12.5%
Hbt~2
HSD231/331
Social Policy in Welfare States
12.5%
[na]
HSG202/302
Political Activism: Local to Global
12.5%
[na]
LAW616
Sociology of Law
12.5%
[na]
Students intending to re-enrol must check with the School before they do so. Full details of
all units to be offered in 2004 will be available from the School at the time of re-enrolment.
Students who are considering an honours degree in Sociology should bear in mind the
prerequisites for honours.
Please note: most units are available at both level 200 and 300, and some units may have
prerequisites in addition to HGA101 and HGA102.
Unless otherwise noted, essential texts are discussed in the unit outlines and the first
lecture of each unit.
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