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SCLG2623: Sociology of Terror
2025 unit information
This unit examines the relationship between terror, fear and the exercise of social and political power. Exploring themes of genocide, torture, war, terrorism and violence, students examine the production of the abject and victims, the symbolism and use of the body in the exercise and experience of power. How is responsibility for atrocity assigned? And how do we understand the social categories of perpetrator and victim?
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Sociology and Criminology |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Sociology or 12 credit points at 1000 level in Socio-Legal Studies or 12 credit points at 1000 level in Criminology |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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None |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate knowledge of the key issues and debates on contemporary violence, terrorism trauma, healing and victim-hood
- LO2. understand sociological, cultural and political theories of violence and suffering
- LO3. apply theory to practical situations and interpret the role of violence in social and political events
- LO4. locate and critique relevant information concerning contemporary issues about political violence and terrorism
- LO5. work as an independent and co-operative learner through participation in class discussions, presenting an argument in essays, and examination.
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Semester 2 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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