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SLSS2606: Socio-Legal Theory

2024 unit information

This core unit explores theoretical approaches to studying socio-legal dynamics in a globalised society. It examines key theoretical debates drawing on classical theorists (Weber, Durkheim, Marx), more recent social theorists (Habermas, Foucault, Bourdieu) and critical notes from gender, queer, race, postcolonial, and science studies.

Unit details and rules

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Sociology and Criminology

Code SLSS2606
Academic unit Sociology and Criminology
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Socio-Legal Studies
Corequisites:
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None
Prohibitions:
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SCLG2615
Assumed knowledge:
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None

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. demonstrate an advanced understanding of sociological theories in the study of law and society
  • LO2. demonstrate the critical capacity to relate socio-legal theory to appropriate methods and techniques
  • LO3. assimilate, organise and criticise a corpus of academic materials
  • LO4. organise, critically analyse and relate to substantive and theoretical concerns within a body of empirical material and data
  • LO5. display strong personal and intellectual autonomy, and interpersonal and communicative skills.

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2024
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Semester 2 2020
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2021
Normal day Remote
Semester 2 2022
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Semester 2 2023
Normal day Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

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