Cultural Identities - SOCA1001

 
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Social Sciences and International Studies
 
 
Course Outline: http://sociology.arts.unsw.edu.au/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Excluded: SOCC1431
 
 
Fee Band: 1 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description


Explores cultural identity in the contemporary world; as a construction within specific historical, spatial and cultural contexts; the central themes of identity, self, culture, place, difference and tradition; the relationship of European and non-European worlds through a study of the construction of knowledge of "the Other" in sociological and anthropological work; cross-cultural realities of our contemporary world and the growing interdependence cultures between North and South; difference by starting with our own worlds and interrogating how we encounter difference, especially in the context of a globalising world; the construction of "Other" cultures and the way we seek to know them. Questions the extent to which we know things through their difference or sameness.

Learning Outcomes


On completion of this course, students should be able to:
  • Relate cultural identity to social context
  • Understand key concepts of identity, self, culture, place, difference and tradition
  • Understand the idea of the construction of the 'Other' and its impact on social relationships
  • Develop a conceptual understanding of social and cultural processes and practices
  • Develop research skills and critical analytical perspectives through writing and presentations.

Assessment


  • Tutorial participation (in-class) - 20%
  • Mid-session Essay - 40%
  • Final Essay (2000-2500 words) - 40%