SOCI 1033 N4
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Level
Intermediate
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
Different dates available
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
This course introduces sociological concepts, principles and approaches through a focus on social problems in contemporary societies. Problems to be explored include but are not limited to: Consumerism, population growth, hunger, poverty, economic development, environment, disease, Indigenous groups and ethnic conflict, peasant protests and resistance, intimate violence, drug use, immigration and sexual orientation.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
Reviews
Subjects
- Contemporary
- Nature
- Social
- Issues
- Society
- Violence
- Crime
- Economic
- Inequality
- Economic inequality
- Gender inequality
Course programme
In this course, you'll build your understanding of the nature of social problems and issues that confront contemporary society.
Topics include:
- Crime and violence
- Economic inequality
- The young and old
- Gender inequality
You'll explore how social problems are defined, created, and maintained, as well as their possible solutions. The course also provides you with an opportunity to reflect on social problems that relate to your own life.
SOCI 1033 N4