ATS1365: Introduction to Sociology I

Annotated bibliography (10%)
1000 word research essay based on a documentary shown in the lecture (15%)
2000 word research essay (30%)
Two-hour extended response exam (40%)
Tutorial participation (5%)

There were so many great things about this subject (none of which were the 8 AM lectures). The spread of topics (general intro, Media & Consumerism, Religion & Society and Family & Relationships), the passionate lecturers, the choice of topics for the major essay. But what made it, in my experience, was the tutes. Get Rachel Goff as your tutor, whatever it takes. She not only knows her stuff, but is down-to-earth and treats all of her students as individuals. Hands down, the best lecturer/tutor/ANYTHING I have encountered at Monash (although Jo Lindsay is also fantastic). Not only am I continuing this subject next semester with Intro to Sociology II, but I intend to major in the discipline. That's how good it is.

Alan Petersen, Anna Halafoff, Jo Lindsay, and various guest lecturers.

No, as in previous years the exam format had been multiple choice, not extended response.

4.5 out of 5.

Yes, with screen capture.

Germov and Poole's book is the only one required, and was very helpful, as it contains Australian statistics and examples, was often closely linked to the lecture content, and could easily be used as a legitimate reference for both of the essays.

One two-hour lecture and one one-hour tute per week.

Semester 1, 2011.

80 (HD).