Sociology
Unit 3 & 4
Course Description:
This unit explores expressions of culture and ethnicity within Australian society in two different contexts – Australian Indigenous culture, and ethnicity in relation to migrant groups. As well as considers the ways sociologists have thought about the idea of community and how the various types of community are experienced. They examine the relationship between social movements and social change.
Unit 3
In Unit 3 students develop an understanding of a variety of barriers and enablers that need to be considered when investigating experiences of ethnicity. For example, the way that a group sees itself might not correspond with the way that outsiders see it. Sometimes observers place people into broad ethnic categories that do not correspond with the views of individual group members.
Outcomes - On completion of this unit students will be able to:
analyse and evaluate changes in public awareness and views of Australian Indigenous culture.
identify and analyse experiences of ethnicity within Australian society.
Assessment Tasks
Short Answer Questions and Extended Response
Research Assignment
Unit 4:
In Unit 4 students examine the changing definitions and experiences of community. This includes examination of the challenges and opportunities posed by political, social, economic and technological change. Students examine the concept of community with particular reference to the theory of Ferdinand Tonnies. Students investigate the role of social movements and develop an understanding of the purpose, evolution, power and outcomes of social movements.
Outcomes - On completion of this unit students will be able to:
analyse the experience of community generally and analyse and evaluate a specific community.
analyse the nature and purpose of social movements and evaluate their influence on social change.
Assessment Tasks
Extended Response
Research Assignment
Examination:
End of Year Exam
Textbook requirements:
No textbook required
Resources/Requirements:
School laptop provided in Year 11 School Bundle
A4 Exercise Book & pens
Additional Costs:
Career Pathways
What Careers/Courses this could lead to:
Criminologist
Social Work
Teaching
Youth Work
Psychologist
Note: Only some courses at Bachelor Degree level will require this course. Some Diploma courses may require this course also.
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