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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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V. UNIT SCHEDULE
Week
Lecture Topic
Lecturer
Date
Reading
Assessment
1. I NTRODUCTION & D OING S OCIAL R ESEARCH
1
Introduction, the Sociology Major
NE
25/7
2
Researching Social Life FG
1/8
Ch 14
2. S OCIAL D IVISIONS & I DENTITIES
3
Class & Inequality 1
NE/MC
8/8
Ch 7, 203-
15
4
Class & Inequality 2
NE/MC
15/8
Ch 7, 215-
30
5
Gender & Sexuality 1
NE
22/8
Ch 9, 253-
68
6
Gender & Sexuality 2
NE
29/8
Ch 9, 268-
83
Essay due this
week
7
National & ethnic identity, migration,
race, Indigenous Australia
CE
5/9
Ch 8
3. P OWER , D EVIANCE & C ONTROL
8
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
10
Labour day-NO LECTURE - 3/10
11 Crime & deviance 2
NE
10/10
Ch 13,
373-89
R & D due this
week
12
Religion
NE 17/10 Ch 11
13
Unit review & exam workshop NE 24/10
R&D return
14
STUVAC – Week beginning:
31/10
15
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
=0
? 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/)
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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
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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
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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.
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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
http://sydney.edu.au/stuserv/disability/.
Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) are located on Level 5, Jane Foss Russell
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:
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• 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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