Political sociology is concerned with questions of social and political power, particularly as they pertain to the interaction between state and civil society. This unit (ASS3033) probes these central theoretical debates. This includes an examination of the ways in which class, racial and gender identities are constituted within a field of social differences and power.
Unit details
Location:
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
12
Unit code:
ASS3033
Prerequisites
Nil.
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Learning Outcomes
| 1. | Analyse key theoretical frameworks of political sociology and distinguish key differences between these frameworks; | ||
| 2. | Contextualise the basis, and political significance, of writing on race, class and gender as problems; and | ||
| 3. | Reflect on the utility of political sociology as a way to understand social 'problems'. |
Assessment
| Assessment type | Description | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Examination | Take home exam interpreting a key theoretical frameworks | 20% |
| Presentation | Tutorial presentation and report | 30% |
| Essay | A reflective essay drawing on the concepts from political sociology to assess specific social and political issues. | 50% |
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