Course Overview
The Short course in Sociology is an online professional development course that will introduce you to the sociological perspective and the way sociologists approach and study the social world. Major theoretical perspectives and concepts are presented, including socialisation, culture, deviance, inequality, social change and social structure. Students will also explore the influence of social class and social institutions, such as churches, education, healthcare, government, economy and environment.
Topics
ü Introducing sociology
ü Founders of sociology
ü Sociological perspectives
ü Culture and society
ü Cultural diversity
ü Types of societies
ü Socialisation
ü Child development
ü Adult development
ü Social groups
ü Bureaucracy
ü Theories of crime and deviance
ü Social stratification
ü Social mobility
ü Theories of poverty
ü Prejudice and discrimination
ü Gender identity
ü Economic systems
ü Political systems
ü Theories of education
ü Sociology and religion
ü Sociology and health
ü Population and demographics
ü Mass media and society
ü Social change
Assessment
Assignment-based
Course Duration
Course duration: Approximately 25 hours. As a guide, short course courses can be completed within 5-10 weeks of part-time study.
Distance Learning access: 2 month’s-learning access, with free extensions available.
