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SOCIOL 213
: Ethnicity and Identity2022 Semester One (1223)
Charts the development of the concepts of racial, national, ethnic and indigenous identities in relation to the histories of modernity and colonisation and then uses these concepts to analyse a range of contemporary issues of identity and belonging.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I in Sociology with at least a B+ average or 30 points at Stage I in Global Studies with at least a B+ average, or 90 points passed
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SOCIOL 213
: Ethnicity and Identity2021 Semester One (1213)
Charts the development of the concepts of racial, national, ethnic and indigenous identities in relation to the histories of modernity and colonisation and then uses these concepts to analyse a range of contemporary issues of identity and belonging.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I in Sociology with a minimum B+ pass
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SOCIOL 213
: Ethnicity and Identity2020 Semester Two (1205)
Charts the development of the concepts of racial, national, ethnic and indigenous identities in relation to the histories of modernity and colonisation and then uses these concepts to analyse a range of contemporary issues of identity and belonging.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology or 15 points at Stage I in Sociology with a minimum B+ pass
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SOCIOL 217
: Social Movements2025 Semester One (1253)
What motivates and sustains collective action for social and political change? Through local and international examples, students will explore different theories about why people form and act through movements, the tactics and strategies activists use, how movement successes and failures are measured, and how and why groups evolve, or fall apart, over time.
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage I
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SOCIOL 218
: Critical Theories of Capitalism2025 Semester Two (1255)
Explains why crises are endemic to capitalism and have destructive effects on people, society and planetary life. Considers why capitalism emerged in Britain first and became a global system. Draws on a range of critical theory perspectives to explain the relationship of political economy to ideology, subjectivity and the intersections of class, race and gender.
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage I
Restriction: SOCIOL 301
Restriction: SOCIOL 301
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SOCIOL 229
: Environmental Sociology2025 Semester One (1253)
Environmental sociology provides insight into the complex social processes that define, create and even threaten our natural environment. This course gives tools with which to think sociologically about environmental issues, such as understanding how environmental issues come to be seen as environmental problems, and how political, cultural, and economic factors have come to shape our interaction with the natural environment.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology, or 30 points from ENV 101, ENVSCI 101, 201, GEOG 102, 205, or COMMS 102 and 15 points from ENV 101, ENVSCI 101, SOCIOL 100
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SOCIOL 229
: Environmental Sociology2023 Semester Two (1235)
Environmental sociology provides insight into the complex social processes that define, create and even threaten our natural environment. This course gives tools with which to think sociologically about environmental issues, such as understanding how environmental issues come to be seen as environmental problems, and how political, cultural, and economic factors have come to shape our interaction with the natural environment.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage I in Sociology, or 30 points from ENVSCI 101, 201, GEOG 102, 205, or COMMS 102 and 15 points from ENVSCI 101, SOCIOL 100
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SOCIOL 300
: Feminist, Anti-Colonial and Post-Capitalist Technofutures2025 Semester One (1253)
Introduces students to theoretical approaches for understanding the social, material and power (political) dimensions of science and technology, as well as practical approaches for imagining and enacting more ethical, equitable, collaborative and anti-colonial technofutures. Topics studied include: science, technology and social theory; feminist, anti-colonial and post-capitalist approaches to science and technology; translating knowledge to engage public audiences.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology, or COMMS 103 and 208
Restriction: SOCIOL 311
Restriction: SOCIOL 311
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SOCIOL 300
: Feminist, Anti-Colonial and Post-Capitalist Technofutures2024 Semester One (1243)
Introduces students to theoretical approaches for understanding the social, material and power (political) dimensions of science and technology, as well as practical approaches for imagining and enacting more ethical, equitable, collaborative and anti-colonial technofutures. Topics studied include: science, technology and social theory; feminist, anti-colonial and post-capitalist approaches to science and technology; translating knowledge to engage public audiences.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology, or COMMS 103 and 208
Restriction: SOCIOL 311
Restriction: SOCIOL 311
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SOCIOL 300
: Sociology of Science and Technology2023 Semester One (1233)
A survey of theoretical and practical approaches to understanding the relationship between technology and society. Topics studied include: technology and social theory, technology and subjectivity, the politics of artefacts and the impacts of new social media.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology, or COMMS 103 and 208
Restriction: SOCIOL 311
Restriction: SOCIOL 311
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SOCIOL 301
: Critical Theories of Capitalism2025 Semester Two (1255)
Explains why crises are endemic to capitalism and have destructive effects on people, society and planetary life. Considers why capitalism emerged in Britain first and became a global system. Draws on a range of critical theory perspectives to explain the relationship of political economy to ideology, subjectivity and the intersections of class, race and gender.
Prerequisite: 30 points passed at Stage II
Restriction: SOCIOL 218
Restriction: SOCIOL 218
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SOCIOL 301
: Critical Theory and Society2023 Semester One (1233)
Critical theory seeks to understand the multiple contradictions of society and to offer roadmaps for progressive social change. This course explores foundational ideas in the tradition of critical theory and in contemporary critical thought. Critical theories are situated in the social and historical contexts from which they arise and are scrutinised for their relevance to contemporary struggles for social justice.
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 200 or 30 points above Stage I in BA or Global Studies courses
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SOCIOL 301
: Critical Theory and Society2022 Semester Two (1225)
Critical theory seeks to understand the multiple contradictions of society and to offer roadmaps for progressive social change. This course explores foundational ideas in the tradition of critical theory and in contemporary critical thought. Critical theories are situated in the social and historical contexts from which they arise and are scrutinised for their relevance to contemporary struggles for social justice.
Prerequisite: SOCIOL 200 or 30 points above Stage I in BA or Global Studies courses
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SOCIOL 307
: The Pacific in the World2025 Semester Two (1255)
Brief history of post Second World War theories of economic development and modern world systems. Explores Pacific responses to world systems such as colonisation, capitalism, globalisation and militarisation. Examines Pacific relations with colonial and imperial powers such as Aotearoa New Zealand, Britain, and US. Analyses the limitations of world systems models.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Environment and Sustainable Development or Sociology
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SOCIOL 307
: The Pacific in the World2023 Semester One (1233)
Brief history of post Second World War theories of economic development and modern world systems. Explores Pacific responses to world systems such as colonisation, capitalism, globalisation and militarisation. Examines Pacific relations with colonial and imperial powers such as Aotearoa New Zealand, Britain, and US. Analyses the limitations of world systems models.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Environment and Sustainable Development or Sociology
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SOCIOL 307
: The Pacific in the World2022 Semester One (1223)
Brief history of post Second World War theories of economic development and modern world systems. Explores Pacific responses to world systems such as colonisation, capitalism, globalisation and militarisation. Examines Pacific relations with colonial and imperial powers such as Aotearoa New Zealand, Britain, and US. Analyses the limitations of world systems models.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Environment and Sustainable Development or Sociology
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SOCIOL 307
: The Pacific in the World2021 Semester One (1213)
Brief history of post Second World War theories of economic development and modern world systems. Explores Pacific responses to world systems such as colonisation, capitalism, globalisation and militarisation. Examines Pacific relations with colonial and imperial powers such as Aotearoa New Zealand, Britain, and US. Analyses the limitations of world systems models.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Environment and Sustainable Development or Sociology
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SOCIOL 307
: The Pacific in the World2020 Semester Two (1205)
Brief history of post Second World War theories of economic development; Wallerstein and elements of modern world system; modern world system; and patterns of development in the Pacific; linkages between core and semi-periphery Britain, US, East Asia and Aotearoa New Zealand and Samoa/Cooks and Tuvalu; limitations of world systems models.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Environment and Sustainable Development or Sociology
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SOCIOL 309
: Migration, Borders and Displacement2025 Semester One (1253)
Examines the relationship between national borders and international migration alongside an exploration of critical theories of the drivers, management and experience of displacement. Particular attention is paid to representations of migration, political and policy responses to migration, and patterns of involuntary, labour, lifestyle and educational migration.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or Sociology
Restriction: SOCIOL 306
Restriction: SOCIOL 306
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SOCIOL 309
: Migration, Borders and Displacement2024 Semester One (1243)
Examines the relationship between national borders and international migration alongside an exploration of critical theories of the drivers, management and experience of displacement. Particular attention is paid to representations of migration, political and policy responses to migration, and patterns of involuntary, labour, lifestyle and educational migration.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Global Politics and Human Rights or Sociology
Restriction: SOCIOL 306
Restriction: SOCIOL 306
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SOCIOL 310
: Sociological Research in Practice2025 Semester Two (1255)
Develops skills in integrating theory and methods so that students can critically engage with social problems using a sociological lens both inside and outside the university.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology or 60 points passed at Stage II from BA courses
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SOCIOL 310
: Researching Social Problems2024 Semester Two (1245)
Develops skills in integrating theory and methods so that students can critically engage with social problems using a sociological lens both inside and outside the university.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology or 60 points passed at Stage II from BA courses
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SOCIOL 310
: Researching Social Problems2023 Semester Two (1235)
Develops skills in integrating theory and methods so that students can critically engage with social problems using a sociological lens both inside and outside the university.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology or 60 points passed at Stage II from BA courses
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SOCIOL 310
: Researching Social Problems2022 Semester Two (1225)
Develops skills in integrating theory and methods so that students can critically engage with social problems using a sociological lens both inside and outside the university.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology or 60 points passed at Stage II from BA courses
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SOCIOL 310
: Researching Social Problems2021 Semester Two (1215)
Develops skills in integrating theory and methods so that students can critically engage with social problems using a sociological lens both inside and outside the university.
Prerequisite: 30 points at Stage II in Sociology or 60 points passed at Stage II from BA courses
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