SCLG2621 - Power, Politics and Society

Semester 2, 2012  |  Credit Points: 6

Coordinator: Karl Maton
Phone: +61 2 9351 3902
Email: karl.maton@sydney.edu.au

Description

This unit will examine the core theoretical perspectives in the sociology of power, political action and political structures (Weber, Michels, Lukes, Mills etc.) and the central empirical issues in political sociology. These issues include state formation and governance, political ideas and ideologies in a "knowledge society", political parties, social movements and interest groups, globalisation, modernity and post-modern politics. It will engage with these concerns in relation to a selection of contemporary Australian and global issues in political sociology.

Assessments

1x2000wd research essay (45%) and 1x2500wd take-home exam (55%)

Classes

1x2-hr lecture/week, 1x1-hr tutorial/week commencing week 2

Prerequisites

SCLG1001 and SCLG1002

Additional Information

this unit is available as a designated 'Advanced' unit for students who are already enrolled in the BA (Advanced) degree program

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