
Duration
3 weeksWeekly study
3 hours
SOCA3230.1: Introduction, Foundations, and Legacy Concepts
Understand important components of humanity by studying identity and culture
Discover key theoretical concepts about humanity through a sociological exploration of identity and culture. You’ll learn about how and why we study identity and culture, and some of the core concepts that drive our understanding of humanity.
What topics will you cover?
Please see the course handbook for more details on the course syllabus.
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Who is the course for?
This course is for anyone interested in studying sociology and anthropology, or key theories about human behaviour and identity.
Who will you learn with?
Hi everyone - I'm a sociologist specialising in studies of identity, youth, social theory and labour.
Who developed the course?
Established
1965Location
Newcastle, AustraliaWorld ranking
Top 180Source: QS World University Rankings 2024
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