SCLG2608 - Social Construction of Difference

Semester 1, 2013  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Catriona Elder
Phone: +61 2 9351 3080
Email: catriona.elder@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit of study focuses on understanding 'difference' and 'deviance' from a sociological perspective. The unit covers a range of theories, from classic sociological theories of deviance to more recent critical theories of difference, and explores the key issues involved in this change of term. These theories are employed to explore a series of areas of contemporary debate in society, including youth subcultures, the construction of outsiders, rebellion, the body, and mental health.

Assessments

tutorial participation (10%), 1x1500wd research essay (35%) and 1x2500wd take-home exam (55%)

Textbooks

A reader will be available through the Copy Centre

Classes

1x2hr lecture/week, 1x1hr tutorial/week, or equivalent intensive Winter session

Prerequisites

SCLG1001 and SCLG1002

Prohibitions

SCLG2004, SCLG2523

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