HGA Sociology – School of Sociology and Social Work as at 14th May, 2002
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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 2002 there
will be 15 Sociology staff in the School, 11 based in Hobart and 4 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.
Level 100
HGA101 (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.
Note: HGA138 Society, Culture and Health 1 and HGA139 Society, Culture and Health 2 are
alternative options for 25% at level 100 in the Social Ecology major. They are not an
alternative to HGA101 and HGA102 as prerequisites for a major in Sociology.
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.
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.
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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).
Undergraduate levels 100, 200, 300
Coordinators: Dr N Cook (Hobart); Dr D Habibis (Launceston)
Some Sociology units may be available in semester 3 (Summer School) in Jan–Feb 2002. See
the Faculty of Arts Summer School Handbook for details.
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.
Unit title
campus-sem
weight
code
Hobart, Launceston and distance education (100% of Sociology units in total) consists of the
following units.
HGA101
Sociology A
H.o31, L.1, B.1, D.1, 12.5%
HGA102
Sociology B
H.o32, L.2, B.2, D.2, 12.5%
HGA202
Sociological
H.2, L.2, D.2,
12.5%
Analysis of Modern
Society
HGA203 or
Social and Political L.1, H.1
12.5%
HGA303
Research
plus 4 additional Sociology units, at least 2 of which must be taken at level 300
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.
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.
Students who have taken level 200 units towards a major in Sociology before 1997
should contact the School in Hobart or Launceston.
These students should check the 1997 BA specifications carefully to ensure that they are
on track to gain the total percentage value of all units in all subjects that they will
require to graduate.
Unit title
campus-sem
weight
code
Launceston only (125% of Sociology units in total) consists of the following units.
HGA101
Sociology A
H.o31, L.1, B.1, D.1, 12.5%
HGA102
Sociology B
H.o32, L.2, B.2, D.2, 12.5%
HGA203 or
Social and Political L.1, H.1
12.5%
HGA303
Research
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Crime and Criminal H.o31
Justice
Qualitative
H.2
Research Methods
12.5%
12.5%
HGA206 or
HGA306
HGA230 or
HGA330
plus 5 additional HGA units
The following level 200/300 units will be offered in 2002, subject to staffing.
Unit title
campus-sem
weight
code
Semester 1
HGA203 or
Social and Political L.1, H.1
12.5%
HGA303
Research
HGA219 or
Magic, Spirituality H.1, D.2
12.5%
HGA319
and Religion
HGA239 or
Health Sociology
H.1, L.1, D.o12
12.5%
HGA339
HGA206 or
Crime and Criminal H.o31
12.5%
HGA306
Justice
HGA220 or
Science,
H.1
12.5%
HGA320
Technology and
Contemporary
Society
HGA262 or
Social Inequality
L.1, D.1
12.5%
HGA362
Semester 2
HGA202
Sociological
H.2, L.2, D.2,
12.5%
Analysis of Modern
Society
HGA204 or
Survey Research
H.2
12.5%
HGA304
HGA212 or
Love, Family and
H.2
12.5%
HGA312
Sexuality:
East–West
Comparison
HGA223 or
Social Problems
L.2
12.5%
HGA323
and Social Policy
HGA273 or
Mass Media and
H.2,
12.5%
HGA373
Contemporary
Societies
HGA230 or
Qualitative
H.2
12.5%
HGA330
Research Methods
HGA259 or
Sociology of
L.2 D.2
12.5%
HGA359
Deviance
HGA219 or
Magic, Spirituality H.1, D.2
12.5%
HGA319
and Religion
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:
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Dynamics of
Indigenous
Cultures
Population and
Society
Social Ecology
H.9, L.9
12.5%
HAB253 or
HAB353
H.1, L.1<v>
12.5%
H.2, L.2<v>
12.5%
HGE204 or
HGE304
HGE203 or
HGE303
LAW616
code
Sociology of Law
H.9
12.5%
Unit title
campus-sem
weight
Summer school
Further level 200/300 Sociology units may be available in semester 3 (Summer School) in
Jan-Feb 2002 subject to staffing availability. See the Faculty of Arts Summer School
Handbook for details.
HGA101
Sociology A
H.o31, L.1, B.1, D.1, 12.5%
HGA102
Sociology B
H.o32, L.2, B.2, D.2, 12.5%
Students intending to re-enrol must check with the School before they do so. Full details of
all units to be offered in 2002 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.
Postgraduate Units
The School of Sociology and Social Work offers several units in the following postgraduate
‘coursework’ courses at the Hobart Campus:
Graduate Certificate in Police Studies
Graduate Diploma in Police Studies
Master of Police Studies
See page B-xx for course details.
Graduate Certificate in Public Policy
Graduate Diploma in Public Policy
Master of Public Policy
See page B-xx for course details.
Listed below are the units offered by the School in these courses.
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