This unit introduces you to some of the big debates in the social sciences, through an exploration of the meaning and limits of class concepts in social theory. You will consider structure and agency, theory and praxis, gender, race, and the contemporary relevance of class. Your knowledge will be extended as you explore the methods used for the empirical study of race, gender and class. You will learn to communicateideas verbally and in clear readable prose through an oral presentation and structured essays. This unit adds breadth to the range of political economy issues you have studied previously and adds depth to your political economy analytical and writing skills.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Political Economy |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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12 credit points at 2000 level in Political Economy |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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ECOP2901 or ECOP2911 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | John Clegg, j.clegg@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | John Clegg, j.clegg@sydney.edu.au |