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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

School: School of Social and Political Sciences

Department/Program: Department of Sociology and Social Policy

Unit of Study: SCLG 1002 – Introduction to Sociology 2

Session: Semester 2, 2016

Unit of Study Outline

Unit Coordinators

Unit coordinators are listed on undergraduate and postgraduate coursework semester timetables, and

can be consulted for help with any difficulties you may have.

Unit coordinators (as well as the Faculty) should also be informed of any illness or other misadventure

that leads students to miss classes and tutorials or be late with assignments.

Unit Coordinator: Dr. Nadine Ehlers

Location: RC Mills, Room 149

Email address: nadine.ehlers@sydney.edu.au

Phone: +61-2-9036-7071

Consultation Hours: By appointment

This Unit of Study Outline MUST be read in conjunction with the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Student Administration Manual

(sydney.edu.au/arts/current_students/student_admin_manual.shtml) and all applicable

University policies.

In determining applications and appeals, it will be assumed that every student has taken the time to

familiarise themselves with these key policies and procedures.

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

SCLG 1002 – INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY 2

Welcome to SCLG1002 Introduction to Sociology 2. This unit of study outline provides

information that will be helpful to you and that you are required to know. If any issues

require further clarification, please start by consulting the unit’s FAQ on the Blackboard site,

most of your questions will be answered there.

I. UNIT DESCRIPTION

This unit provides you with an introduction to the discipline of sociology through an

analysis of contemporary Australian society. Although it builds on the introductory material

in SCLG1001, it can also be completed without that background. You will become familiar

with the basics of doing social research as well as a number of key sociological

perspectives and concepts in relation to a range of different social phenomena, including:

class and inequality, gender and sexuality, national, racial and ethnic identity, the

experience of Indigenous Australians, power and the state, social control, crime and

deviance, and religion.

II. LEARNING OUTCOMES

By completing this unit of study, you will take a number of significant steps towards

developing the following sets of skills. These objectives underpin all of your study at the

University of Sydney, and what you achieve in your first year at University will constitute an

important foundation for their development throughout your University career.

Research and Inquiry. You will be able to understand a range of existing fields of sociological

theory and research, and develop skills in develop new knowledge and understanding about

social life. In particular, you will:

? become acquainted with the basic concepts and methods of sociological enquiry and

how to apply these in developing your own understanding of the societies in which

you live;

? be able to acquire and evaluate new knowledge through independent research;

? be able to identify, define, investigate, and solve problems;

? think independently, analytically and creatively; and

? exercise critical judgement and critical thinking to create new modes of

understanding.

Information Literacy. You will learn how to find and use information effectively in a variety

of contexts. In particular, you will:

? recognize what types of information you require for particular purposes;

? become acquainted with the basic concepts and methods sociological enquiry and

how to apply these in developing your own understanding of the society in which

you live;

? be able to use academic and non-academic information resources, with a particular

focus on how to access both open and proprietary web interfaces; and

? use information effectively in critical and creative thinking.

Personal and Intellectual Autonomy. You will learn how to work independently and

sustainably, in a way that is informed by openness, curiosity and a desire to meet new

challenges. You will:

? become an independent learner who takes responsibility for your own learning;

? set appropriate goals for ongoing intellectual and professional development, and

evaluate your own performance effectively;

? be intellectually curious, open to new ideas, methods and ways of thinking, and able

to sustain intellectual interest;

? respond effectively to unfamiliar problems in unfamiliar contexts; and

? work effectively in teams and other collaborative contexts.

Ethical, Social and Professional Understanding. You will develop personal values and beliefs

consistent with your role as responsible members of local, national, international and

professional communities. You will:

? understand and practice the highest standards of ethical behaviour associated with

the discipline;

? be informed and open-minded about social, cultural and linguistic diversity in

Australia and the world;

? appreciate your ethical responsibilities towards colleagues, research subjects, the

wider community, and the environment; and

? be aware that knowledge is not value-free.

Communication. You will develop the capacity to recognise and value communication as a

tool for negotiating and creating new understanding, interacting with others, and furthering

your own learning. You will:

? develop your written, oral, and multimedia communication skills in a variety of

learning tasks;

? recognise the importance of continuing to develop your oral, visual, and written

communication skills; and

? be able to use appropriate communication technologies.

LEARNING GOALS RELATED TO THE SOCIOLOGY MAJOR

Sociologists study social change and how people behave and interact in different social

contexts. A major focus of sociological research and theory is how what we understand as

the ‘modern’ world came about, as well as the ways in which it is changing today. For

sociologists, our identities as individuals emerge in social interaction with the people around

us. Sociology also helps you understand the major events taking place around you in

Australia and globally, putting them in the context of relations of power and inequality, and

providing a grasp of how you as an individual relate to those larger-scale, structural

processes of social change.

When you study sociology you will be introduced through our junior units to key ideas and

concepts to help you understand the social world. You will also be introduced to methods

and techniques that will enable you to undertake your own research. These foundational

ideas will be consolidated in senior theory and methods units. In pursuing the elective units

in the sociology major, your knowledge will be broadened and deepened by the study of

particular aspects of social life and social change, such as power and inequality, childhood

and youth, the city, science and technology, the media, sport, crime, and religion.

You will learn to think and write sociologically, using essays, reports, oral group work,

posters, debates and new social media.

A student who has completed a major in sociology will be able to:

? identify, utilize and critically evaluate a variety of sources of information concerning

sociological issues, such as social science and humanities databases and other

sources;

? communicate their understanding and analysis of sociological issues orally and in

writing effectively and persuasively;

? use sociological theory and concepts to help analyse and explain a variety of issues.

? be critically aware of the major sociological topics in contemporary society and able

to develop their own independent analysis of particular questions and issues;

? identify and understand the key areas of debate and research in sociology;

? be able to think critically about the various forms of inequality in society (CELT)

? understand the place of Australian social, political and legal institutions in relation to

its region and the globe;
代写 SCLG 1002 – Introduction to Sociology 2

? draw on both social sciences methods to undertake empirical research on

sociological topics involving the analysis and explanation of a variety of types of

data, both independently and in teams; and

? take independent responsibility for their own learning

III. KEY SEMESTER DATES

Lectures begin: Monday 25 July

Tutorials begin: Tuesday 26 July ?

Mid-Semester break: 26 September-3 October

Exam Period: 7-18 November

IV. LEARNING STRUCTURE

Video lectures: Weeks 1-13

1 hr per week via the Blackboard site.

Lectures: Weeks 1-13

1hr per week Monday 4-5pm (ABS Auditorium B2010)

AuditoriamB2010)

Tutorials: Weeks 1-13

1hr per week (refer to your timetable for details)

The Student Centre (Jane Foss Russell Building) will issue you with a timetable indicating the

time and place of your tutorial (and lectures). If you need to CHANGE your tutorial time, you

can do so yourself if the class you wish to move to is not already full.

This unit employs a blended learning structure as a means of assisting you to achieve the

outcomes outlined above. Unlike traditional learning structures, the use of a blended

learning structure aims to promote your acquisition of knowledge by what is referred to

as ‘flipping the classroom’. In effect, this means that you will already have been asked to

engage with (i.e., acquire) the unit’s content prior to attending your regular classes, which

consequently serve the purpose of clarifying for you anything requiring explanation or

further depth, and modelling how to employ a sociological mode of analysis in a deeper

way than traditional learning structures allow. The level and quality of your engagement

with the pre-lecture materials, such as the quizzes, worksheets and videos, will be taken

into account in determining your participation mark.

V. UNIT SCHEDULE

Week

Lecture Topic

Lecturer

Date

Reading

Assessment

1. I NTRODUCTION & D OING S OCIAL R ESEARCH

Introduction, the Sociology Major

25/7

Researching Social Life FG

1/8

Ch 14

2. S OCIAL D IVISIONS & I DENTITIES

Class & Inequality 1

NE/MC

8/8

Ch 7, 203-

Class & Inequality 2

NE/MC

15/8

Ch 7, 215-

Gender & Sexuality 1

22/8

Ch 9, 253-

Gender & Sexuality 2

29/8

Ch 9, 268-

Essay due this

week

National & ethnic identity, migration,

race, Indigenous Australia

5/9

Ch 8

3. P OWER , D EVIANCE & C ONTROL

Power & the state NE 12/9 Ch 12 Essay return

9 Crime & Deviance 1

RS-B

19/9

Ch 13,

360-72

Mid-semester break 26.9 – 30.9

Labour day-NO LECTURE - 3/10

11 Crime & deviance 2

10/10

Ch 13,

373-89

R & D due this

week

Religion

NE 17/10 Ch 11

Unit review & exam workshop NE 24/10

R&D return

STUVAC – Week beginning:

31/10

Exam period, beginning:

7/11

Exam

VI. READING REQUIREMENTS

van Krieken, R., Habibis, D., Smith, P., Hutchins, B., Martin, G. & Maton, K. (2014)

Sociology 5 th edition, Sydney: Pearson Australia. (Note: NOT the 2010 4 th Edition)

The required reading for this unit of study is primarily the textbook, which is available for

purchase from the Co-op Bookshop located on the Darlington Campus (underneath the

Sydney University Sports and Aquatic Centre). There may also be second-hand copies

available in the SRC Second-Hand Bookshop on Level 4 of the Wentworth Building.

VII. ONLINE COMPONENTS

This unit requires regular use of the University’s Learning Management System (LMS), also

known as BlackBoard Learn (‘Blackboard’). You will need reliable access to a computer and

the Internet to access the unit’s dedicated BlackBoard site. You need to familiarise yourself

with this site and its contents, which has been designed to help you maximise your

enjoyment of, as well as performance in, your first year of study in sociology. Among other

things, you will find on the site:

? A downloadable copy of this unit of study outline;

? Announcements by the Unit Coordinator;

? Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ

? Instructions and links to material to prepare for lectures and tutorials;

? Links to the Fisher Library catalogue;

? Video lectures and other video and podcast material;

? Lecture recordings (posted AFTER the lecture);

? Assessment instructions and online submission portals;

? The Department of Sociology and Social Policy’s guide to writing essays.

The easiest way to access BlackBoard is through MyUni (click on the ‘MyUni’ link on the

university home page, http://sydney.edu.au or link directly to the service at

https://myuni.sydney.edu.au/. There is a ‘BlackBoard LMS’ icon in the QuickLaunch window

on the left hand side of the screen).

If you have any difficulties logging in or using the system, visit the Student Help area of the

LMS site, http://sydney.edu.au/elearning/student/help/.

The University’s Privacy Management Plan governs how the University will deal with

personal information related to the content and use of its web sites. See

http://sydney.edu.au/privacy.shtml for further details.

This unit requires regular use of the University’s Learning Management System (LMS), also

known as Blackboard. You will need reliable access to a computer and the internet to use

the LMS. The University uses learning analytics to understand student participation on the

LMS and improve the student learning experience.

The easiest way to access the LMS is through MyUni (click on the ‘MyUni’ link on the

university home page, http://sydney.edu.au or link directly to the service at

https://myuni.sydney.edu.au/. There is a ‘Blackboard LMS’ icon in the top row of the

QuickLaunch window on the left hand side of the screen.

If you have any difficulties logging in or using the system, visit the Student Help area of the

LMS site, http://sydney.edu.au/elearning/student/help/.

The University’s Privacy Management Plan governs how the University will deal with

personal information related to the content and use of its web sites. See

http://sydney.edu.au/privacy.shtml for further details.

Lecture Recording

Lectures delivered in University-owned lecture theatres are recorded and will be made

available to students on the LMS. However, you should not rely on lecture recording to

substitute your classroom learning experience.

VIII. COURSE COMPONENTS

We will be covering quite a lot of content, and you will have learnt a lot and acquired a

range of skills. However, this means that it also requires a steady pace of working

throughout the semester. Studying Introduction to Sociology is most likely to be a pleasant

and productive experience if you don’t imagine that it will be possible to relax for most of

the semester and somehow ‘catch up’ at the end.

The workflow for each week is as follows:

1) Viewing the online video lectures and other video material, available through the

Blackboard site.

2) Doing the required reading (found on the unit schedule above) and completing the

associated worksheet, drawing out the essential elements of the reading;

3) Completing a short online, repeatable quiz on the reading and the video lectures;

4) Attending a 1-hour lecture;

5) Participating one 1-hour tutorial;

6) Working on completion of the assessment requirements.

1. R EADING & W ORKSHEETS

The required reading for this unit of study is primarily the textbook (information listed

above). Worksheets for each week are available on the Blackboard site for the relevant

week.

2. V IDEO L ECTURES & O THER V IDEOS

The unit provides a set of video lectures per week which you can view at your

convenience, but before the ‘live’ lecture on Monday afternoon. You will have the

opportunity to post any questions you have on the Q&A page for that week, for the lecturer

to reply to in the face-to-face lecture.

We also provide links to other video material drawn from the public domain in order to

assist you to deepen your understanding of the ideas and concepts covered in the readings

and video lectures.

3. O NLINE Q UIZ

Every week’s reading and video lectures are accompanied by a short online quiz, which you

need to complete by 10am the following Monday. This is aimed at consolidating your grasp

of the reading and the video lectures.

Please note: The end-of semester exam has three sections: 30 multiple-choice questions,

5 short-answer essay questions, and one essay question. The multiple-choice questions will

be drawn from the pool of quiz questions across the semester, and the short-answer

questions from the tutorial questions in the worksheets. This means that in doing the

quizzes and worksheets, you are effectively preparing for the exam as well as for your

tutorials.

4. L ECTURES

The weekly 1-hour lecture (Mon 4-5 is designed to facilitate your understanding of the ideas

and concepts in the reading, make connections with other examples, and so on. The lectures

are recorded in order to enhance your understanding of the course material, not as a

substitute for lecture attendance, and any material covered will be assessed in the exams.

5. T UTORIALS

Tutorials consists of a group of 20-25 students and a tutor who meet weekly to work

through exercises and tasks to develop your understanding of the key topics raised in the

reading and the lectures. In essence, the tutorials are the context in which you will be able

to fine-tune your understanding of the video lecture, lecture and reading material by

analysing individual case studies in more detail, and are intended as a vehicle for the

development of your ability for critical thinking through classroom discussion. This means

that it is important that you have completed all the preparation for each tutorial, which

entails viewing the video lectures, completing the required reading, quiz and worksheet,

and attending the lecture.

6. A SSESSMENT T ASKS

Information listed below

IX. ASSESSMENT TASKS AND DUE DATES

The assessment tasks in this unit are both formative (attribute-focused) and summative

(content-focused), and have been developed with the related aims of evaluating and

providing you with feedback on:

? Your learning in all of the topics covered during the semester; and

? Your demonstration (or performance) of the attributes expected of graduates of

the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.

Assessment Name

Individual /

Group

Length Weight Due Time Due Date

Unit of Study Quiz Individual N/A N/A 16.00 31-Aug-

2016

Academic Honest

Quiz

Individual N/A N/A 16.00 31-Aug-

2016

Analytical Essay Individual 1500

words

35% 16:00 31-Aug-

2016

Research and Data

Exercise

Group 500 words

(equiv)

15% 16.00 12-Oct-

2016

Final Exam Individual 2500

words

(equiv)

35% Final

Exam

Period

Final

Exam

Period

Tutorial

Participation and

Attendance

Individual N/A 15% Weekly Weekly

Please note: It is a requirement to pass this unit that ALL ITEMS OF ASSESSMENT MUST BE

ATTEMPTED. Failure to do so will result in a result of AF – Absent Fail.

Information on the Weighted Assessments:

PARTICIPATION: LECTURE AND TUTORIALS – 15%

The tutorials are the context in which you will be able to fine-tune your understanding of the

lecture and reading material by analysing individual cases and case studies in more detail,

and they are intended as a vehicle for the development of your ability for critical thinking

through classroom discussion. This means that it is important for you to prepare for each

tutorial, as well as attending the lecture and doing the set reading(s) for each topic, giving

the lecture and reading material some critical thought, bringing your ideas to class and

actively participating in the class discussion. Your participation mark (15%) will be based on:

(1) attendance – if you’re not present, clearly you’re not participating;

(2) engagement with the reading;

(3) completion of the weekly online quizzes;

(3) the quality (not quantity) of your contributions demonstrating that you have

attended the lecture, done the required reading and reflected on the issues they

contain, including those which you do not fully understand or which you think need

elaboration, and

Please note that being physically present in the classroom is only the basic pre-requisite for

passing this unit. Indeed, if you attend class each week without completing the reading and

contributing to the discussion, your mark will be zero. Please note, too, that arrival at a

tutorial more than 10 minutes late will normally be marked as an absence.

ANALYTICAL ESSAY – 35%
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This item of assessment has been designed to assess your learning in relation to

research methods, class and inequality, and gender and sexuality, and aims to develop your

ability to:

· Conduct scholarly research;

· Employ sociological concepts in the analysis of significant social phenomena;

· Exercise critical thought and synthesise a range of competing ideas;

· Clearly communicate ideas to others and adhere to appropriate referencing

practices.

Detailed instructions, the marking criteria and submission drop box for this task will be

made available on the ‘Assessment’ area on the Blackboard site. Please note you will be

required to complete an online Unit of Study quiz, Academic Honesty Quiz and

Compliance Statement prior to submitting your essay.

RESEARCH AND DATA EXERCISE – 15%

This item of assessment has been designed to assess your learning in, and develop your

ability to:

· Work constructively in a small team of 3 to 4 members;

· Conduct scholarly research and develop a research project for gathering and

analysing information (or ‘data’) about significant social issues;

· Exercise critical thought and synthesise a range of competing ideas;

· Adhere to appropriate referencing practices; and

· Clearly communicate ideas to others, both verbally and in written form.

Please note that this is a GROUP assessment task. Detailed instructions, the marking

criteria and submission drop box for this task will be made available on the ‘SCLG1002

Assessment’ area on the Blackboard site.

EXAM – 35%

The exam will be a 2-hour formal exam during the exam period. It has three sections: 30

multiple-choice questions, 5 short-answer essay questions, and one essay question. The

multiple-choice questions will be drawn from the pool of quiz questions across the semester,

and the short-answer questions from the tutorial questions in the worksheets. You will have

done considerable preparation for the exam by completing the weekly quizzes and worksheets, to

which you should add systematically reviewing your various notes, ensuring that you

understand relevant terms, theories and concepts. In addition, you should think about the

questions raised so you can incorporate your own ideas and critically reflect on the relevant

issues. Further instructions relevant to the exam will be provided in the final lecture in Week

13.

The exam will be partial open-book – you’ll be able to bring the textbook and any notes

(such as the worksheets). You will not be permitted to bring draft essay questions, or lists of

correct answers to the multiple-choice questions.

X. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

This unit uses standards referenced assessment for award of assessment marks. Students’

assessment will be evaluated solely on the basis of students’ achievement against criteria

and standards specified to align with learning outcomes. This Guide indicates broadly the

qualitative judgements implied by the various grades which may be awarded. A more

detailed indication of the strengths and weaknesses of individual essays will be provided in

the marking rubric attached to your assignment and the examiner’s comments.

Fail (below 50%) - Work not of an acceptable standard.

Work may fail for any or all of the following reasons: unacceptable levels of paraphrasing;

irrelevance of content; presentation, grammar or structure so sloppy it cannot be

understood; submitted very late without extension.

Low Pass (50-54%) - Work of an acceptable standard.

Written work contains evidence of minimal reading and some understanding of subject

matter, offers descriptive summary of material relevant to the question, but may have a

tendency to paraphrase; makes a reasonable attempt to organise material logically and

comprehensibly and to provide scholarly documentation. There may be gaps in any or all of

these areas.

Medium Pass (55-59%) - Work of a satisfactory standard.

Written work meets basic requirements in terms of reading and research, and demonstrates

a reasonable understanding of subject matter. Offers a synthesis of relevant material and

shows a genuine effort to avoid paraphrasing, has a logical and comprehensible structure

and acceptable documentation, and attempts to mount an argument, though there may be

weaknesses in particular areas.

High Pass (60-64%) - Work has considerable merit.

Written work contains evidence of a broad and reasonably accurate command of the subject

matter and some sense of its broader significance, offers synthesis and some evaluation of

material, demonstrates an effort to go beyond the essential reading, contains clear focus on

the principal issues, understanding of relevant arguments and diverse interpretations, and a

coherent argument grounded in relevant evidence, though there may be some weaknesses

of clarity or structure. Articulate, properly documented.

Note that roughly 45-50% of students in junior levels of study will receive marks within the

Pass range.

Low Credit (65-69%) - Competent work.

Written work contains evidence of comprehensive reading, offers synthesis and critical

evaluation of material on its own terms, takes a position in relation to various

interpretations. In addition, it shows some extra spark of insight or analysis. Demonstrates

understanding of broad historical significance, good selection of evidence, coherent and

sustainable argument, some evidence of independent thought.

High Credit (70-74%) - Highly competent work.

Evidence of extensive reading and initiative in research, sound grasp of subject matter and

appreciation of key issues and context. Engages critically and creatively with the question,

and attempts an analytical evaluation of material. Makes a good attempt to critique various

interpretations, and offers a pointed and thoughtful contribution to an existing debate.

Some evidence of ability to think theoretically as well as empirically, and to conceptualise

and problematise issues. Well written and documented.

Distinction (75-84%) - Work of a superior standard.

Written work demonstrates initiative in research and reading, complex understanding and

original analysis of subject matter and its context, both empirical and theoretical; makes

good attempt to ‘get behind’ the evidence and engage with its underlying assumptions,

takes a critical, interrogative stance in relation to argument and interpretation, shows critical

understanding of the principles and values underlying the unit. Properly documented;

writing characterised by style, clarity, and some creativity.

High Distinction (85% +) - Work of exceptional standard.

Written work demonstrates initiative and ingenuity in research and reading, pointed and

critical analysis of material, innovative interpretation of evidence, makes an insightful

contribution to debate, engages with values, assumptions and contested meanings

contained within original evidence, develops abstract or theoretical arguments on the

strength of detailed research and interpretation. Properly documented; writing

characterised by creativity, style, and precision.

XI. SUBMISSION OF ASSESSMENTS

Compliance Statements

All students are required to submit an authorised statement of compliance with all work

submitted to the University for assessment, presentation or publication. A statement of

compliance certifies that no part of the work constitutes a breach of the Academic Honesty

in Coursework Policy 2016.

The format of the compliance statement will be in the form of a University electronic form.

Assessment Submission

Submission of assessment tasks will be required by the due date. Written assessments must

be submitted online through the LMS. Other assessments, for example visual or oral

assessments, must be submitted according to the assessment instructions.

Work not submitted on or before the due date are subject to a penalty of 2% per day late.

Refer to http://sydney.edu.au/arts/current_students/late_work.shtml for the Policy on

Late Work.

When submitting your written assignments, you need to be aware of the following:

? The Analytical Essay and the Research and Data Exercise are to be submitted

online by their respective due dates via the relevant Turnitin drop box in

Blackboard, by their respective due dates. The date and time of receipt of your

work is determined by this electronic submission.

? All students are required to submit an authorised statement of compliance of all

work submitted to the University for assessment, presentation or publication. A

statement of compliance certifies that no part of the Work constitutes a breach of

Academic Dishonesty and Plagiarism Policy (see below).

? All assignments submitted in this unit of study will be submitted to similarity

detecting software, Turnitin. You will be expected to have read the outline of

Turnitin’s purpose and application on the Blackboard site. You are also expected to

have read the compliance declaration on the Turnitin page, and you will need to

submit an authorised statement of compliance to accompany all of the work you

submit via the University Learning Management System. A statement of compliance

certifies that no part of the Work constitutes a breach of Academic Dishonesty and

Plagiarism Policy (see the Academic Honesty & Plagiarism section below).

? Submission via Turnitin will not always work smoothly or quickly, so it is sensible for

you to allow more, rather than less, time to submit each task, at least until you

become familiar with our systems.

? It is your responsibility to submit appropriately referenced assignments that are in

line with the current policy regarding academic honesty. Information about the

Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2015 can be found at:

http://sydney.edu.au/policies/showdoc.aspx?recnum=PDOC2012/254&RendNum

? Assignments submitted after the due date without an extension or not submitted at

all are subject to penalty. Refer to

http://sydney.edu.au/arts/current_students/late_work.shtml for the Policy on

Late Work. The normal return date for results and comments will also no longer

apply.

General academic conventions to be observed:

? Typed, double-spacing and page numbers required;

? Word limit to be observed (10% either way acceptable);

? Margins of at least 3cm;

? The Harvard system of in-text referencing to be used (see

http://writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au for examples of how to format in-text

references);

? Clear structure (introduction and conclusion, establishing the argument,

paragraphing) are integral to your work; and

? A reference list of all sources used, listed alphabetically, must be included on the

final page of the document (see http://writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au for examples

of how to format the reference list. Also useful is Fisher Library’s ‘How to

Reference’: http://sydney.edu.au/library/elearning/learn/referencing/)

Appeals

If you have any concerns about the mark you have received for an assignment, the first step

is to discuss the mark and comments with the marker, who will usually be your tutor. If that

discussion doesn’t resolve your concerns, the next step is to submit a written letter to the

Unit Coordinator explaining your reasons for requesting a reconsideration of that

assessment, together with a copy of the assignment. The appeal must be lodged within 15

working days of the mark having been recorded – no appeals will be considered after that

date. If you can point to some inconsistency between the comments and the mark, or some

error in the marker’s interpretation of your assignment, it may be possible for it to be cross-

marked by another member of staff, who will determine whether the mark should be

adjusted. It is also possible that the Unit Coordinator will determine, at his discretion, that

your request for a remark has not been substantiated. Please note that the following

reasons are not considered grounds for such reconsideration:

• I worked very hard on the assignment

• I have always received/I am currently receiving higher marks in other subjects.

• I really need a higher mark in order to….(fill in your aspiration)

• If I fail this unit I’ll have to come back to University next year.

Should you remain concerned about the outcome of that process, it is possible to submit a

formal appeal to the Department: see the Faculty’s Appeal against an Academic Decision

page. However, such an appeal is only considered if it is based on one or more of the

following grounds:

• The weightings specified by the department in its assessment program do not

conform to the Academic Board Resolutions: Assessment and Examination of

Coursework;

• The procedures used by the department for determining the final grade do not

conform to the Academic Board Resolutions: Assessment and Examination of

Coursework;

• There are computational, arithmetical or other clerical errors in the determination

of the assessment mark; and/or

• The decision regarding special consideration or simple extension does not conform

to the Assessment and Examination of Coursework Rule.

Such an appeal also has to be lodged within 15 working days of the academic decision having

been made.

XII. ACADEMIC DISHONESTY AND PLAGIARISM

Academic honesty is a core value of the University, so all students are required to act

honestly, ethically and with integrity. This means that the University is opposed to and will

not tolerate academic dishonesty or plagiarism, and will treat all allegations of academic

dishonesty and plagiarism seriously. The consequences of engaging in plagiarism and

academic dishonesty, along with the process by which they are determined and applied, are

set out in the Academic Honesty in Coursework Policy 2016. You can find these documents

University Policy Register at http://sydney.edu.au/policies (enter “Academic Honesty” in

the search field).

Definitions

According to the Policy, plagiarism means representing another person’s work (i.e., ideas,

findings or words) as one’s own work by presenting, copying or reproducing it without

appropriate acknowledgement of the source. Academic dishonesty means seeking to obtain

or obtaining academic advantage for oneself or others (including in the assessment or

publication of work) by dishonest or unfair means. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not

limited to:

• Resubmission (or recycling) of work that is the same, or substantially the same as

work previously submitted for assessment in the same or in a different unit of study.

Every unit of study expects each student to produce new material based upon

research conducted in that unit;

• Dishonest plagiarism;

• Engaging another person to complete or contribute to an assessment in your place;

and

• Various forms of misconduct in examinations (including copying from another

student and taking prohibited materials into an examination venue).

Use of Similarity Detection Software

Students should be aware that all written assignments submitted in this unit of study will be

submitted to similarity detecting software known as Turnitin. Turnitin searches for matches

between text in your written assessment task and text sourced from the Internet, published

works, and assignments that have previously been submitted to Turnitin for analysis.

There will always be some degree of text-matching when using Turnitin. Text-matching may

occur in use of direct quotations, technical terms and phrases, or the listing of bibliographic

material. This does not mean you will automatically be accused of academic dishonesty or

plagiarism, although Turnitin reports may be used as evidence in academic dishonesty and

plagiarism decision-making processes. Further information about Turnitin is available at

http://sydney.edu.au/arts/current_students/plagiarism_and_turnitin.shtml.

XIII. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

Students can apply for Special Consideration for serious illness or misadventure. An

application for special consideration does not guarantee the application will be granted.

Further information on applying for special consideration is available at

http://sydney.edu.au/arts/current_students/special_consideration.shtml.

XIV. OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELEVANT TO THIS UNIT OF STUDY

The Faculty’s Student Administration Manual is available for reference here

http://sydney.edu.au/arts/current_students/student_admin_manual.shtml. Most day-to-

day issues you encounter in the course of completing this Unit of Study can be addressed

with the information provided in the Manual. It contains detailed instructions on processes,

links to forms and guidance on where to get further assistance.

ATTENDANCE

According to Faculty Board Resolutions, students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

are expected to attend 80% of their classes. If you attend less than 50% of classes,

regardless of the reasons, you may be referred to the Examiner’s Board. The Examiner’s

Board will decide whether you should pass or fail the unit of study if your attendance falls

below this threshold.

Attendance at less than 50% of the tutorials means that you will be deemed as not having

fulfilled the requirements of the unit, and a result of Absent Fail

For more information on attendance, see

http://sydney.edu.au/arts/current_students/policies.shtml.

YOUR FEEDBACK IS IMPORTANT

The Unit of Study Survey

The University conducts an online survey for units of study every semester. You will be

notified by email when the survey opens. You are encouraged to complete the survey to

provide important feedback on the unit just before the end of semester. You can complete

the survey at http://www.itl.usyd.edu.au/surveys/complete

How Student Feedback has been used to develop this Unit of Study

The feedback provided by previous students over the years in Introduction to Sociology 1 -

as well as Introduction to Sociology 2 in 2 nd semester - has led to changes in the types of

assessment tasks, the topics covered and the order in which they are covered, the weekly

workload expected of students, the alignment of the lecture content with the reading, and

the content of the final exam. Since we are currently in an experimental phase of making

increasing use of video lectures alongside the ‘live’ lecture, your feedback is especially

important in developing our teaching practices in ways that best meet your learning needs

and your capacity to perform to your best ability in achieving the unit’s learning outcomes.

STAYING ON TOP OF YOUR STUDY

For full information visit

http://sydney.edu.au/arts/current_students/staying_on_top.shtml

The Learning Centre offers workshops in Academic Reading and Writing, Oral

communications Skills, Postgraduate Research Skills, Honours, masters Coursework Program,

Studying at University, and Workshops for English Language and Learning. Further

information about The Learning Centre can be found at

http://sydney.edu.au/stuserv/learning_centre/.

The Write Site provides online support to help you develop your academic and professional

writing skills. All University of Sydney staff and students who have a UniKey can access the

WriteSite at http://writesite.elearn.usyd.edu.au/.

The FASS Writing Hub has a wide range of programs at both Undergraduate and

Postgraduate levels that focus on writing across the curriculum. The FASS Writing Hub offers

drop-in sessions to assist students with their writing in a one-to-one setting. No

appointment is necessary, and this service is free of charge to all FASS students and/or all

students enrolled in WRIT units. To find out more visit

http://sydney.edu.au/arts/teaching_learning/writing_hub/index.shtml.

Pastoral and academic support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students is

provided by the STAR Team in Student Support services, a dedicated team of professional

Aboriginal people able to respond to the needs of students across disciplines. The STAR

team can assist with tutorial support, mentoring support, cultural and pastoral care along

with a range of other services. More information about support for Aboriginal and Torres

Strait Islander students can be found at

http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/student_services/indigenous_support.shtml.

Free online Library tutorials are available at http://sydney.edu.au/library/skills, with one

designed especially for students studying in the Humanities and Social Sciences at

http://libguides.library.usyd.edu.au/.

Mobile Learn is the Sydney Uni App for iPhone and Android. The full set of features available

on the mobile app for the University LMS can be found in detail in this PDF document:

Features in the mobile App for the University LMS (PDF). Search for University of Sydney on

the iTunes store or the Android Marketplace, install the app, and you can access the LMS by

clicking on the ‘Bb Learn’ icon. Important: due to the limitations of mobile devices you

cannot submit assignments using the assignment tool. You should not complete graded tests

(quizzes) using your mobile device due to the possibility of internet drop out.

OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES

Disability Services is located on Level 5, Jane Foss Russell Building G20; contact 8627 8422 or

email disability.services@sydney.edu.au. For further information, visit their website at

http://sydney.edu.au/stuserv/disability/.

Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) are located on Level 5, Jane Foss Russell

Building G20; contact 8627 8433 or email caps.admin@sydney.edu.au. For further

information, visit their website at http://sydney.edu.au/current_students/counselling/.

ENQUIRIES

The guidelines set out below aim to facilitate your becoming self-sufficient with respect to

your own learning.

? Attend all lectures, especially those indicated as including information relevant to

the administration of the unit or the assessment tasks (e.g., workshops, skills

sessions, etc.).

? If you are still unsure of something, then you should first consult this unit outline or

the units BlackBoard site

? If your enquiry is answered at through the above options, but is NOT URGENT,

please raise it in your next tutorial.

? If your enquiry is URGENT, please email your tutor.

CORRESPONDING BY E-MAIL

In contacting your tutor by e-mail, you should follow these guidelines:

1. You must use your university e-mail account. E-mails sent from non-university e-mail

accounts will not be responded to.

2. Use one of the following subject headers:

Tutorial Attendance (Week ‘X’) Analytical Essay Exam

Blackboard/Turnitin Issue R&D Exercise Serious Illness/Misadventure

eReserve issue Essay Other

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3. The conventions you should observe are:

? Address the person by name and with a salutation

? Provide a concise statement outlining your request

? Use language appropriate to a professional setting

? Sign off with:

• A salutation (‘Regards’, ‘Best wishes’, ‘Thanks’, etc.)

• Your full name AND student identification number (SID); and

• Your tutorial code (e.g., M10A = Monday 10 am with Tutor X);
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