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Relationships in Modernity (SOTH40001)
HonoursPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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In this subject, notions of "social solidarity", "collective memory", "emotion", and "morality" will be used to critically explore some features of relationships in modernity. Focusing on the lived experience of modernity, the course will examine what kinds of kinships, emotional states, ethical orientations modern living produces. Guided by key thinkers, students will discuss how modern social theory might inform our understanding of everyday lives and relationships, and help us articulate contemporary social conflicts. Students completing this subject should have developed an understanding of the major conceptual debates concerning the meaning of relationships in modernity, gained an awareness of the selected 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
- 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;
- 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 relationships in modernity;
- Gain an awareness of the selected philosophical and theoretical tradition, through which this debate has been generated
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 1500 words (30%) due a fortnight after the class paper is presented in the seminar.
- An essay of 3500 words (70%) 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
Not available in 2019
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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
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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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022