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Theories of Modernity (SOTH40001)
HonoursPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject explores the way modernity is understood through various key texts in modern social theory. Students completing this subject should have developed an understanding of the major conceptual debates concerning the meaning of modernity, gained an awareness of the selected philosophical and theoretical traditions through which this debate has been generated, and demonstrated this understanding through a critical engagement with the historical and theoretical literature.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- have knowledge of the major ideas and theories of classical and contemporary social theory with particular reference to the modernity debate;
- have background in social theory on which to base further research and study in the area;
- have experience of thinking systematically about difficult intellectual problems of an abstract nature;
- have practice conducting research, speaking articulately, writing clearly and reading with attention to detail;
- have experience with methods of critical analysis and argument employed in this area of social theory, leading to improved general reasoning and analytical skills;
- develop an understanding of the major conceptual debates concerning the meaning of modernity;
- gain an awareness of the selected philosophical and theoretical tradition, through which this debate has been generated;
- demonstrate this understanding through a critical engagement with the historical and theoretical literature.
Generic skills
Students who successfully complete this subject will:
- develop skills in written and oral communication;
- conduct independent research;
- make appropriate use of primary and secondary sources in mounting an argument;
- form defensible judgements based on a critical evaluation of conflicting arguments.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Students enrolling in this subject must have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- A class paper of 1000 words (45%) due a fortnight after the class paper is presented in the seminar.
- An essay of 4000 words (55%) due during the examination period.
- Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject. Regular participation in class is required.
- Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10 marks per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Ashley Barnwell Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 contact hours: A 2-hour seminar per week for 12 weeks. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Total of 170 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Readings will be provided online through the subject's LMS site prior to the commencement of semester.
Recommended texts and other resources
- All that is Solid Melts into Air (M. Berman)
- Related Handbook entries
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022