
SOCIO101-22A (HAM)
Introduction to Sociology
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Bruce Curtis
9453
J.3.21
bruce.curtis@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
This paper prepares students for further study in a range of social science subjects. It introduces the main sociological theories, concepts and practices that enable an understanding of contemporary societies. We will be using material from the required textbook Being Sociological (3rd edition), as well as readings relating to colonialism in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Textbook: The required text book is Being Sociological (3rd Edition), edited by Steve Matthewman, Bruce Curtis, and David Mayeda. Publisher: Red Globe Press; ISBN 9781352011159.
Paper Structure
Timetabled lectures and workshops: This is a HAM and TGA paper, delivered as a flexi-sync paper. The weekly lectures and workshops taken by the paper convenor (Bruce Curtis) will be delivered online (via Zoom), at scheduled times. The lectures and workshops will also be recorded and placed on Panopto, as a backup. The lectures and workshops are interactive - you should read the relevant materials before attending and be ready to ask and answer questions. The tutorials for this paper are delivered as a mix of face-to-face and online options.
Week 1: Being sociological
Week 2: Researching
Week 3: Working
Week 4: Transgressing
Week 5: Becoming
Week 6: Gendering
Week 9: Sexualizing
Week 10: Relating
Week 11: Believing
Week 12: Consuming
Week 13: Mobilizing
Week 13: Workshop on Colonization as myth-making
Week 14: Impacting: The Anthropocene (pre-recorded lecture)
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:
Assessment
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
Online Support
Moodle will be used throughout the course.
If a notice is sent out via Moodle, it is assumed you will have received it. If material is placed on Moodle, it is assumed you have access to it. If, for any reason, you are unable to access Moodle, please advise Bruce Curtis.
Students are expected to utilize the material available on Moodle, but must also undertake the independent research to locate further appropriate material for assessments and other aspects of the paper. Reading a range of academic material relevant to the topic is crucial to adequately complete any assignment. Students should first consult the required textbook: Being Sociological (3rd Edition).
Workload
Linkages to Other Papers
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: SOCY101