AZA1366 Semester2 2016

Unit Guide
AZA1366
Families, relationships, health and the media
Semester 2, 2016
Handbook link:
http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2016handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-arts.html
The information contained in this unit guide is correct at time of publication. The University has the
right to change any of the elements contained in this document at any time.
Last updated: 20 Jul 2016
Table of contents 1
AZA1366 Families, relationships, health and the media - Semester 2 - 2016
Table of contents
Unit handbook information 4
Synopsis 4
Mode of delivery 4
Workload requirements 4
Additional workload requirements 4
Unit relationships 4
Prerequisites 4
Prohibitions 4
Co-requisites 4
Chief Examiner(s) 4
Unit Coordinator(s) 4
Lecturer(s) 5
Tutor(s) 5
Academic overview 5
Learning outcomes 5
Teaching and learning approach 5
Assessment summary 6
Assessment, Exams and Results Policies and Procedures 6
Assessment requirements 6
Attendance and participation 6
Assessment tasks 7
Examination(s) 14
Submission requirements 14
Coversheets 14
Assignment submission 14
How to submit assignments for this unit 14
Extensions and penalties 15
Resubmission of assignments 15
Returning assignments 15
Feedback to you 16
Unit schedule 17
Resources 18
Learning resources 18
Required resources 18
Technological requirements 18
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Moodle 18
Field trips 19
Other information 19
Your feedback to us 19
Policies 19
Graduate Attributes Policy 19
Student Charter 19
Student Services 19
Monash University Library 20
Disability Support Services 20
Faculty Support Programs 20
Special Consideration in the Faculty of Arts 20
Arts Academic and Professional Writing Unit 20
Peer Ambassador Leaders (PAL Program) 21
First in the Family 21
Other unit information 21
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Unit handbook information
Synopsis
The unit builds on the skills and knowledge developed in first semester in the unit 'Everyday life in
sociological perspectives'. Students develop a greater understanding of important areas of
sociological research and theoretical endeavour. These may include topics such as: sociology of
health and illness, gender, popular culture and mass media; class and social inequality; poverty
and social exclusion; population and society; and family.
Mode of delivery
South Africa (Day)
Workload requirements
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per
semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. A
unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities
may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online
engagement.
Additional workload requirements

One 2-hour lecture and One 1-hour tutorial per week
Unit relationships

Prerequisites
None
Prohibitions
ATS1366
Co-requisites
None
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Alex Asakitikpi
Unit Coordinator(s) 4
Unit Coordinator(s)
Name:DrTinashePfigu
Campus:Monash South Africa
Phone:+27119504107
Email:tinashe.pfigu@monash.edu
Consultation hours:Monday 8am 10am (lecture), Wednesday 9am 12pm (office hours)
Lecturer(s)
Name:DrTinashePfigu
Phone:+27119504107
Email:tinashe.pfigu@monash.edu
Consultation hours:Wednesday 9am 12pm
Tutor(s)
Name:DrTinashePfigu
Phone:+27119504107
Email:Tinashe.Pfigu@monash.edu
Consultation hours:Wednesday 9am 12pm (office hours)
If no tutors are listed please refer to this unit's Moodle site.
Academic overview
Learning outcomes
After completing the unit, students will have:
1. Knowledge of key concepts and perspectives used in sociological analysis;

2. Understanding how sociologists understand the link between the individual and society;
3. An understanding of how structural factors influence the ways in which people experience
everyday life;
4. Skills in presenting coherently argued and well organized essays on sociological topics.
Teaching and learning approach

This unit is based on a combination of lectures and tutorial discussions/excercises. This approach
provides students with the opportunity to improve their analytical and communication skills and to
maximise their understanding of the main themes and approaches covered in this unit. To fully
benefit from this class, students will be required to carefully read required materials in preparation
for both the unit lectures and group tutorials. Students must read the unit materials in advance
rather than try to read everything at the last minute. The unit lecturer and the teaching assistant
will be available during their respective office hours to assist students who might need extra help
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will be available during their respective office hours to assist students who might need extra help
or may have questions or concerns about the course or topics covered in class or tutorials.
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 70% + Exam: 30%
Assessment task Value Due date
Essay 1 20% September 9
Essay 2 20% October 10
Quiz 10% October 3
Tutorial Presentation and Attendance 10% Weekly
Participation on Moodle Discussion 10% Weekly
Examination 1 30% To be advised
Assessment, Exams and Results Policies and Procedures

The assessment detailed here expands on the broad outline provided in the Handbook and
students will be assessed according to the information in the Unit Guide for this semester and
year. Students who have concerns or questions about the assessment regime should contact the
Unit Coordinator. For all policies and procedures go to: http://artsonline.monash.edu/policy-bank/
Assessment requirements
Attendance and participation
The Faculty of ArtsTeaching activity attendance procedurescan be found at:
http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/teaching-activity-attendance/
Assessment tasks 6
Assessment tasks
Assessment task title:Essay 1
Due date:September 9
Details of task:ESSAY ONE QUESTIONS: CHOOSE ONE: (WORD LIMIT: 1500)
1. "The high rate of divorce in modern societies, notwithstanding, marriage still remains a highly valued social institution". Discuss
this assertion using appropriate sociological theory and evidence.

2. What is alternative medicine? What types of health problems has biomedicine not been very effective in tackling? Why do you
think this is the case?
3. Using illustrative examples, discuss how contemporary family and household structures have become more diverse.
Release dates:N/A
Word limit:1500
Value:20%
Presentation requirements:N/A
Estimated return date:N/A
Hurdle requirements:N/A
Individual assessment in group tasks:N/A
Criteria for marking:N/A
Referencing requirements:N/A
To build your skills in citing and referencing, and using different referencing styles, see the online tutorial Academic Integrity:
Demystifying Citing and Referencing athttp://www.lib.monash.edu/tutorials/citing/
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Additional information:N/A
Assessment task title:Essay 2
Due date:October 10
Details of task:ESSAY TWO QUESTIONS: CHOOSE ONE: (WORD LIMIT 1500)
1. Do you think rapid global population growth is a cause for alarm? Use examples to justify your position.
2. Using at least two sociological theories, explain the contemporary patterns of migration in
Southern Africa.
3. Assess the impact of globalisation on the structure and role of the mass media in the world today.
4. Evaluate Marxist theories of the ownership and control of the mass media.
Release dates:N/A
Word limit:1500 words
Value:20%
Estimated return date:Two weeks after the due date
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Criteria for marking:HD: 80%-100%
An excellent piece of work, demonstrating:
superior evaluation and integration of the existing literature;

superior conceptualisation and clear evidence of original thought in dealing with the critical issues;
the identification of a comprehensive range of concepts and supporting information and the capacity to interrelate and evaluate
these concepts.
Thepresentationof an essay at this level will show outstanding command of expression and logical argument in a skillfully structured
essay. All citations will be consistent with chosen style.
*90%-100%Essays will be graded between 90%-100% when they fulfil all the characteristics cited above and when the lecturer
considers that the essay shows
an exceptional degree of intellectual sophisticationcongruent with ;
integration of key sources;

the ability to deploy concepts to build arguments demonstrating originality and outstanding comprehension of key issues.
D: 70%-79%
A well-organised and expressed piece of work containing:
a clear demonstration of solid and methodical research;

a good standard of insight and some evidence of original thought in dealing with the critical issues;
clear comprehension of all key issues.
The presentation of an essay at this level will demonstrate good expression and a clear and logical progression evident in the overall
essay structure. All citations will be consistent with chosen style.
C: 60%-69%
This is a good essay that:
identifies and describes major relevant issues;

has a clear plan and appropriate method of approach;
shows that the student has conducted research beyond essential basic references and has integrated this research into the essay.
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shows that the student has conducted research beyond essential basic references and has integrated this research into the essay.
Thepresentationof an essay at this level will demonstrate reasonable expression and appropriate use of referencing and citation.
P: 50%-59%
This essay is adequate, but limited:
it identifies the key issues, but does not show clear comprehension of the issues;
the structure does not show clear development of argument;
research is very limited and not well integrated into the essay.
Thepresentationof an essay at this level will demonstrate adequate expression and very basic use of referencing and citation.
N: Below 50%
This essay fails because it:
does not demonstrate appropriate skill level in research;

shows a lack of comprehension of the major issues or the question posed;
lacks a logical structure to support an argument.
Thepresentationof an essay at this level will demonstrate poor expression and inadequate use of referencing and citation.
Plagiarism will result in a 0 grade.
Referencing requirements:For referencing and citation rules go to:http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/sociology /ugrad/refandciterules.php

Assessment task title:Quiz
Due date:October 3
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Details of task:Quiz covering the topics covered in the first 2 months of the Semester.
Release dates:N/A
Word limit:N/A
Value:10%
Assessment task title:Tutorial Presentation and Attendance
Due date:Weekly
Details of task:One group per week presents for 15 minutes in the Tutorial. A discussion with contributions from other students will be
done after the presentation.
Release dates:N/A
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Release dates:N/A
Word limit:N/A
Value:10%
Presentation requirements:One group presents each week on an assigned question.
A 500 word paper/presentation to be submitted to the Tutor/Lecturer via email24 hours before the Tutorial.
Assessment task title:Participation on Moodle Discussion
Due date:Weekly
Details of task:5 Discussion topics on Moodle
Release dates:N/A
Word limit:N/A
Value:10%
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Presentation requirements:Insightful Discussion on Moodle.
Criteria for marking:Participation on discussion forum on Moodle.
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Examination(s)
Title:Examination 1
Value:30%
Length in hours:2 hours
Type (open/closed book):Closed book
Examination material or equipment:No electronic device is allowed in the exam.
Submission requirements

Coversheets
It is a University requirement (http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education
/conduct/student-academic-integrity-managing-plagiarism-collusion-procedures.html) for students
to submit an assignment coversheet for each assessment item.
Assignments using Turnitin: logon to Moodle, navigate to the Moodle submission statement
and tick the checkbox to signal that you have read and agreed with the statement. If you
also need to submit a hardcopy for marking and feedback purposes, you will need to print a
coversheet from your My Monash portal and attach it to your assignment.
For all other online assignment submissions: The coversheet is accessible via the Monash
portal page located athttp://my.monash.edu.au under the My Units banner. A link to an
assignment coversheet will appear under the heading Learning and Teaching Tools. For
online submission, copy and paste the coversheet as the first page the assignment and
complete the details; you should type your name at the signature prompt. Alternatively, if
your Unit Coordinator has enabled the Moodle submission statement, you can tick the
checkbox to signal that you have read and agreed with the statement.
For hardcopy submission: The coversheet is accessible via the Monash portal page located
athttp://my.monash.edu.au under the My Units banner. A link to an assignment coversheet
will appear under the heading Learning and Teaching Tools. Print, complete all the details,
sign and staple the coversheet to the front of the assignment.
For Honours thesis submission: Download and complete the thesis assessment coversheet
from the Arts Policy Bank - Honours procedures page at http://artsonline.monash.edu.au
/policy-bank/honours-procedures/. Lodge this with your thesis as per the instructions below.
Note: do not bind it into your thesis.
For Graduate Coursework research thesis and research project submission: Download and
complete the thesis assessment coversheet from the Arts Policy Bank Graduate
coursework degrees procedures page at http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/policy-bank
/research-in-graduate-coursework-degrees-procedures/. Lodge this with your thesis as per
the instructions below. Note: do not bind it into your thesis.
Assignment submission

How to submit assignments for this unit
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Online submission with hardcopy for marking/assessment purposes
For this unit you must submit both an electronic copy and a hard copy for each assignment.
For electronic copies: Submit your assignment via Moodle by the due date and time. Do not
submit files attached to email. Once you submit an assignment you are taken back to the
assignment page where the page shows, in the 'Submission' box, what you have submitted.
It is a good idea to save a screenshot for your records.
Students are required to submit a hardcopy of their assignment in the SOCIOLOGY

ASSIGNMENT BOX in Building C.
This unit uses Turnitin

In order to protect your privacy, youmust notinclude personal details (name, student ID,
email address, etc.) in the body text, header, or footer, of any assignment analysed by
Turnitin.
You are required to submit your assignments on Turnitin and a hardcopy as well.
For hardcopies: any hardcopy of an assignment must be received within one working day of
the due date and time.
Hard copies of assignments and essays should be placed in the Sociology assignment
submission box in the School of Social Sciences building (Building C), just opposite Tutorial
Rooms 17 and 18.Make sure you also submit on turnitin.Only hard copies will be marked.
Turnitin copies are meant to assist the markers to check for plagiarism.
The essay must include a cover sheet. The coversheet is accessible via the Monash portal
page located athttp://my.monash.edu.auunder the heading Learning and teaching tools.
Extensions and penalties

The Faculty of ArtsAssessment extension and late assessment submission procedurescan be
found athttp://artsonline.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/extension-and-late-assessment-submission-
procedures/
Resubmission of assignments
The Faculty of Arts policy governing review and remarking of assessment can be found at
http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/policy-bank/assessment-review-and-remarking-procedures/.
Please note that as per that policy, certain assessment items, including honours and graduate
coursework theses and projects are not eligible for review or remark.
Returning assignments 15
Returning assignments
Assignments returned in class
Essay assignments will be distributed to students during tutorial classes two weeks after the due
date.
Assignments returned by appointment
If you cannot collect your assignment duringconsultationhours or in class, you must schedule an
appointment.
Assignments returned electronically
N/A
Feedback to you
Quiz results
Quiz results will be available via Moodle.
Graded assignments with comments

Graded assignments with comments on a marking guide sheet will be given.
Informal feedback on progress in labs/tutes

Feedback on progress will be given during consultation hours, in tutorials and via email and
moodle.
Informal discussions during office hours.
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Unit schedule
Week Activities Assessment
0 No formal assessment
or activities are
undertaken in week 0
1 Unit overview and introductions (July 25)
2 Module 1: Families and Intimate Relationships: Definitions,

families in historical context, functions of families, types of
families and theoretical perspectives on families (August 1)
3 Marriage: Definitions, forms, functions, and post-marital

residence rules (August 8)
4 Kinship:Definition, types and its functions (August 15)
5 Module 2: Sociology of health and illness: Defining health,

illness and disease (August 22)
6 Biomedicine and the social basis of health (August 29)
7 Alternative/Complimentary Medicines (September 5) Essay One due 9

September
8 Module 3: Population and society- demography, demographic

transitions, theories of population growth
(September 12)
9 Migration and theories of migration

(September 19)
10 Module 4: Communication and media: media in the global Quiz Due 3 October
age, theorizing the media
(October 3)
11 ICT and media Essay Two due 7

(October 10) October
12 Revision and conclusion (October 17)
SWOT VAC No formal assessment

is undertaken SWOT
VAC
Examination period LINK to Assessment

Policy:http://policy.
monash.edu.au/policy-
bank/
academic/education
/assessment/
assessment-in-
coursework-policy.html
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Resources
Learning resources
Monash Library Unit Reading List (if applicable to the unit):
http://readinglists.lib.monash.edu/index.html
Prescribed text(s) and readings
Fourkey texts are will help you in this course.
Giddens, A (2009).Sociology(6th Edition). New York: Polity Press
Haralambos, M. Holborn, M. 2008.Sociology: Themes and Perspectives. (7th Edition). London:

Harper Collins.
Kendall, D. (2010).Sociology in our times: The Essentials.(7th Edition). Wadsworth: Cengage

Learning.
Stewart, P & Zaaiman, J (eds) (2014)Sociology: A South African Introduction. Cape Town; JUTA
& Comapany Ltd.
Required resources
Students generally must be able to complete the requirements of their course without the
imposition of fees that are additional to the student contribution amount or tuition fees. However,
students may be charged certain incidental fees or be expected to make certain purchases to
support their study. For more information about this, refer to the Higher Education Administrative
Information for Providers, Chapter 18, Incidental Fees athttp://education.gov.au/help-resources-
providers
Technological requirements
Students must be active on Moodle and must be familiar with turnitin. Surfing the internet
(especially on social networks) is strictly forbidden during lectures and tutorials.
Moodle
All unit and lecture materials, plus other information of importance to students, are available
through the Moodle site. You can access Moodle via the My.Monash Portal: http://my.monash.edu
Information on how to use Moodle can be obtained from the following site http://guides.lib.monash.
edu/moodle
For assistance, you can contact the eSolutions Desk by:
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Service Desk Online: http://servicedeskonline.monash.edu
Phone: (+61 3) 990 32777
Field trips
There are no field trips for this Unit.
Other information

Your feedback to us
One of the formal ways students have to provide feedback on teaching and their learning
experience is through the Student Evaluation of Teaching and Units (SETU) survey. The feedback
is anonymous and provides the Faculty with evidence of aspects that students are satisfied with
and areas for improvement.
Previous student evaluations of this unit
In response to the last SETU of this unit, the following changes have been made:
There is no Class Test during the semester but an exam will be written at the end of the
semester.
If you wish to view how previous students rated this unit, please go to:
https://emuapps.monash.edu/unitevaluations/index.jsp
Policies
Monash has educational policies, procedures and guidelines, which are designed to ensure that
staff and students are aware of the Universitys academic standards, and to provide advice on how
they might uphold them. You can find Monashs Education Policies at:
http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/index.html
Graduate Attributes Policy

http://www.policy.monash.edu/policy-bank/academic/education/management/monash-graduate-
attributes-policy.html
Student Charter
http://www.monash.edu/students/policies/student-charter.html
Student Services
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The University provides many different kinds of services to help you gain the most from your
studies.Contact your tutor if you need advice and see the range of services available at:
http://www.monash.edu/students
Monash University Library

The Monash University Library provides a range of services, resources and programs that enable
you to save time and be more effective in your learning and research.
Go tohttp://www.monash.edu/libaryor the library tab inhttp://my.monash.eduportal for more

information.
Disability Support Services

Students who have a disability, ongoing medical or mental health condition are welcome to contact
Disability Support Services.
Disability Support Services also support students who are carers of a person who is aged and frail
or has a disability, medical condition or mental health condition.
Disability Advisers visit all Victorian campuses on a regular basis.
Website:http://monash.edu/disability
Telephone: 03 9905 5704 to book an appointment with an Adviser;
Email:disabilitysupportservices@monash.edu
Drop In: Level 1, Western Annexe, 21 Chancellors Walk (Campus Centre) Clayton Campus
Faculty Support Programs

Special Consideration in the Faculty of Arts
If your work during the teaching period has been affected by acute illness or other exceptional
causes beyond your control, or you are unable to complete your examination due to acute illness
or other exceptional causes beyond your control, you may be eligible to apply for Special
Consideration.
To apply for Special Consideration,
submit the application online athttp://intranet.monash.edu.au/students/special-consideration/

or lodge a hardcopy application at the Arts Student Services counter on your home campus:
http://monash.edu/arts/contact
Applications must be submitted within 2 working days of the due date/scheduled date of the
assessment/test/examination.
For further information about Special Consideration, visit:

http://www.monash.edu.au/exams/special-consideration.html
Arts Academic and Professional Writing Unit

The Arts Academic and Professional Writing Unit coordinates and teaches a number of elective
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The Arts Academic and Professional Writing Unit coordinates and teaches a number of elective
units designed to develop students academic and professional capacities in English, writing and
independent learning. These units include first year level units, as well as second and third year
units (all 6 points) and are open to any student who can take an Arts elective. We also offer
information about other support for your development of Academic Writing, English and study.
See our website for full details and contacts:http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/apw/
Peer Ambassador Leaders (PAL Program)

The PAL Program is a Faculty initiative which provides first year Arts students the opportunity to
be peer mentored. Second, third and fourth year Arts students join as Ambassadors or Leaders,
and mentor transitioning students into university life or life in the Arts Faculty.
PAL aims to connect students more widely with the university community in ways that will benefit
themselves and others through social and development opportunities. Inspirational and engaging,
the program offers professional training in peer support, teamwork and leadership. Youll learn new
skills and discover how they can be applied to everyday situations, why employers value them and
how they can be used to make a difference. For further information and contact details see our
website http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/transition/
First in the Family

This program offers social and academic networking opportunities for students who are in the first
generation of their family to attend university. Students form their own committee which meets
each month during semester. Participants are matched with a student mentor and social events
are organised.
See our website for full details and contacts:http://artsonline.monash.edu.au/transition/
Other unit information
Outline of Lectures, Tutorials and Weekly Readings
Section 1: FAMILIES AND RELATIONSHIPS
Week 1: Unit overview and introductions: Introducing the concept of the family, definitions, families
in historical context, functions of families.
Tutorial/Discussion Questions
No tutorials
Haralambos, M. Holborn, M. 2008. Sociology: Themes and Perspectives. (7th Edition). London:
Harper
Collins.
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Collins.
Additional readings
Giddens A (2009). Families in Sociology. Cambridge: Polity Press pp. 327 - 331
WEEK TWO: Theoretical Perspectives on Families
We will discuss the following sociological theories on families: functionalism, feminist theories,
conflict theories, and post-modern theories.
Tutorial themes or questions
1. Introductions, tutorial requirements, and allocation of tutorial assignments for the semester
WEEK THREE: MARRIAGE
The lecture will cover different aspects of marriage and kinship. We will define the two concepts,
discuss the functions of marriage and kinship, marriage forms, post-marital residence rules, and
kinship and its functions.
Tutorial themes/questions
1. How do functionalist and New Right thinkers explain family life and the relationship between
families and social change?
WEEK FOUR: KINSHIPS
The lecture will cover different aspects of marriage and kinship. We will define the two concepts,
discuss the functions of marriage and kinship, marriage forms, post-marital residence rules, and
kinship and its functions.
Tutorial themes/questions:
1. Evaluate the view that high levels of divorce in contemporary societies are a result of the decline
in the status of marriage
WEEK FIVE: SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS
This lecture will introduce students to the concepts of health and illness. We will define the two
concepts and discuss the major sociological theories of health and illness.
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1. Discuss the major differences among patrilineal, matrilineal, and bilateral societies
WEEK SIX: BIOMEDICINE AND THE SOCIAL BASIS OF HEALTH
In this lecture, we consider how illness can be socially constructed and how it disrupts ones
concept of self-identity. This involves the patients illness experience in light of societal reactions to
the ill-persons symptoms. To be ill is not just to be ill; the symptoms carry with them a discourse
(language combined with power). Included in this discussion is the social stigma attached to
certain illnesses, which adds to the suffering inherent in the illness experience.
We will explore the issues of dominance of the biomedical model in medicine which has led to a
number of concerns regarding the increased power of medical professions in other spheres of life.
We will also examine how medicine has become a major institution of social control in
contemporary societies.
Tutorial question
Read and discuss- Albrecht, G (2011). The sociology of health and illness. In The Sage Handbook
of sociology: New York: Sage Publications
WEEK SEVEN: ALTERNATIVE/COMPLIMENTARY MEDICINES
In this lecture we will examine Alternative/Complimentary medicinesand the debates around that.
Tutorial Question
1. There are many questions that are raised when people talk about Alternative medicines.
Give an example of 3 Alternative medicines and discuss the following: ethical issues,
efficacy issues, access issues, cost issues and links with conventional medicine.
WEEK EIGHT: POPULATION AND SOCIETY
Demography- the study of population
Theories of population growth
Tutorial Question
Find a media article (internet, magazine, newspaper etc.) on challenges facing the health sector in
Africa. Bring a copy to the tutorial class. Be prepared to present to the whole class or group what
you see as the major challenges facing the health sector in any African country.
WEEK NINE: MIGRATION
In this lecture, we will explain the concept of migration. We will also discuss the theories of
migration.
Tutorial assignment
Debate: Prepare to engage with your fellow students on the pros and cons of immigration in South
Africa. Does the massive influx of immigrants into South Africa represent a curse or a blessing for
the country?
WEEK TEN: COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA

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WEEK TEN: COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA
In this lecture, we will examine the role of media in present day societies. We will also examine
four influential theoretical perspectives to the study of the mass media: functionalism, conflict,
symbolic interactionism, and postmodernism. These theories provide divergent views on the role
and functions of media within societies.
Tutorial Question
1. Media representations both of gender and of sexuality tend to portray well-worn stereotypes.
Discuss
WEEK ELEVEN: ICT AND MEDIA
In this lecture, we will examine the role ICTs continue to play in media.
Tutorial Question
1. Discuss the role ICTs have played media in the past decade.
WEEK TWELVE: REVISION AND CONCLUSION
In this lecture, we will wrap up the unit by addressing key issues that students must be familiar with
in preparation for the final exam. Students will also have time to complete SETU evaluation for the
unit.
No tutorials scheduled for this week
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Additional workload requirements

If no tutors are listed please refer to this unit's Moodle site.

1. Knowledge of key concepts and perspectives used in sociological analysis;

Teaching and learning approach

Assessment task Value Due date

Essay 1 20% September 9

Essay 2 20% October 10

Quiz 10% October 3

Tutorial Presentation and Attendance 10% Weekly

Participation on Moodle Discussion 10% Weekly

Examination 1 30% To be advised

Assessment, Exams and Results Policies and Procedures

Assessment task title:Essay 1

Details of task:ESSAY ONE QUESTIONS: CHOOSE ONE: (WORD LIMIT: 1500)

Estimated return date:N/A

Individual assessment in group tasks:N/A

Criteria for marking:N/A

Assessment task title:Essay 2

Details of task:ESSAY TWO QUESTIONS: CHOOSE ONE: (WORD LIMIT 1500)

Word limit:1500 words

Estimated return date:Two weeks after the due date

Individual assessment in group tasks:N/A

An excellent piece of work, demonstrating:

superior evaluation and integration of the existing literature;

an exceptional degree of intellectual sophisticationcongruent with ;

integration of key sources;

A well-organised and expressed piece of work containing:

a clear demonstration of solid and methodical research;

This is a good essay that:

identifies and describes major relevant issues;

This essay is adequate, but limited:

This essay fails because it:

does not demonstrate appropriate skill level in research;

Plagiarism will result in a 0 grade.

Referencing requirements:For referencing and citation rules go to:http://www.arts.monash.edu.au/sociology /ugrad/refandciterules.php

Assessment task title:Quiz

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Individual assessment in group tasks:N/A

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Assessment task title:Tutorial Presentation and Attendance

Presentation requirements:One group presents each week on an assigned question.

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Individual assessment in group tasks:N/A

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Assessment task title:Participation on Moodle Discussion

Details of task:5 Discussion topics on Moodle

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Individual assessment in group tasks:N/A

Criteria for marking:Participation on discussion forum on Moodle.

Students are required to submit a hardcopy of their assignment in the SOCIOLOGY

This unit uses Turnitin

Extensions and penalties

Assignments returned in class

Assignments returned by appointment

Assignments returned electronically

Graded assignments with comments

Informal feedback on progress in labs/tutes

Informal discussions during office hours.

Week Activities Assessment

1 Unit overview and introductions (July 25)

2 Module 1: Families and Intimate Relationships: Definitions,