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SWK1107 Introduction to Australian Society
SCHOOL OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Credit Points: 15
 
Description:
Students are introduced to an understanding of Australian society through the study of sociology. The unit offers an introduction to frameworks of analysis for studying society. The unit focusses around the theme of society as a socio cultural construct. Students will be introduced to major sociological theoretical frameworks, which have been utilised to explain and understand the nature of society. Students will develop skills of applying tools of sociological analysis to their practice.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
K43Bachelor of Creative Industries - Bunbury
K41Bachelor of Social Work - Bunbury
K42Bachelor of Social Work Honours - Bunbury
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2008 VET: 31/03/2008