Society, Culture and Environment
Society
A course by
Lincoln University
Core skills this course teaches
Explain contemporary social theories
Explain a range of contemporary social theories that attempt to describe the workings of society.
Describe roles of gender, race/ethnicity, and class
Describe how gender, race/ethnicity, and social class are affected by and can affect the workings of society.
Discuss societal and environmental changes
Critically discuss how society and the environment are altering as a result of the move towards an increasingly global and digital society.
What You're Signing Up For
This course explores the interplay between society and the environment, focusing on contemporary social theories to explain social structures and relationships. Students will examine the impact of gender, race/ethnicity, and class, and discuss societal transformation in the context of globalization and digitalization. The course emphasizes the application of theoretical concepts, the comparison of societal perspectives, and the cultivation of critical thinking regarding societal and environmental issues.
Course Content
- Contemporary social theories and society
- Influences of gender, race/ethnicity, and social class
- Societal and environmental changes in a globalized, digital era
- Application of theoretical concepts to practical examples
- Comparison of perspectives on society and environment
- Value of critical thinking
What you need to know first
A minimum average grade of C- across certain specified course(s) (details not listed)
Restriction: Sociology and Politics, SOCI-114 or SOCI-114R
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Social research
Public sector
Community services
Policy analysis
Future employment opportunities might be
Policy advisor
Community worker