This course provides a survey of influential social thought and its applications to the study of governance. It focuses on the use of different ideas, analytical frameworks and paradigms to examine social phenomena related to governance. Students will learn about foundational and contemporary theories as well as how social scientists have applied and refined theoretical concepts through empirical inquiry. In addition, this course aids in developing critical reading and analytical skills necessary for interdisciplinary and cross-disciplinary engagement. To do so, it requires students to read written texts, engage on-line resources and participate in structured peer-learning activities. Two sections comprise the course. The first part focuses on social thought in a broad sense by critically examining ideas that are considered integral to the development of the social sciences. The second part examines specific advances in social theory and its applications in domains of governance and regulation. This course includes PhD and Masters students in the same class.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:- Communicate knowledge about a range of ideas that inform historical and contemporary approaches and debates in the social sciences.
- Analyse and compare concepts used in a range of social theories.
- Apply established concepts from a number of different schools of social thought to understand new ideas in an area of regulation, justice or governance.
- Choose and argue a case for the utility and limitations of a particular social theory in relation to a given research problem
Indicative Assessment
This course will be graded, with students required to pass each assessment item in order to receive a passing or above mark for the course.- In class participation and electronic submission of two questions for each session a day prior to class (10%)
- 1,000 words precis on a selected reading with an in-class presentation of 10-15 minutes (30%)
- Research and writing plan and outline for major essay - 1000 words (20%)
- Major essay - 3000 words (40%)
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Workload
This course will require 30 contact hours and 130 hours workload in total.Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
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- Student Contribution Band:
- 3
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $4320 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $5760 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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Autumn Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5569 | 22 May 2020 | 22 May 2020 | 05 Jun 2020 | 10 Jul 2020 | In Person | View |