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IAS221 - Social Identities and Relationships

2022

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Social Science

IAS123, SOC140, SOC145 and IAS222

Unit Description

This unit focuses on the study of contemporary social identities and relationships. Who we are, how we identify, and our interactions with one another are dominant features of social life. Our sex/gender, race/ethnicity, religion, family, and online activities all have significant impact on how we live in our social worlds. This unit offers an investigation into key social concepts and theories which focus on social identity and relationships.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Develop advanced knowledge of sociological concepts and theories pertaining to identities and relationships.
2.	Critically assess sociological concepts and theories of identity and relationships.
3.	Evaluate the significance of key sociological concepts and theories pertaining to identity and relationships.
4.	Critique emerging trends in contemporary Australian life using sociological concepts and theories pertaining to identity and relationships.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Quizzes (3 x 60 minutes).	20%	1,3,4
2.	Essay 1 (1000 words)	35%	1,2,3,4
3.	Essay 2 (1500 words).	45%	1,2,3,4

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2022	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2022	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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