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DEMO8024 Population and Society: Theory and Empirical Perspectives

Offered By Australian Demographic & Social Research Institute
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Demography
Offered in First Semester, 2009 and First Semester, 2010
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

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This course acts as an introduction to the main content of the field of population studies and to the major theoretical considerations.  An emphasis is placed on current population issues in both developed and less developed countries.  The course is intended primarily for students taking the Graduate Certificate or Master of Social Research but is open to students of any graduate program of the University.

Learning Outcomes The course seeks to help students to understand major demographic trends, their causes and consequences in the world today.
Indicative Assessment

Three essays.

Workload 2 x 1 hour lectures, 1 x 1 hour tutorial, per week
Course Classification(s) TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses.
Areas of Interest Population Studies
Requisite Statement There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Consent Required Students not enrolled in the Master of Social Research or the Graduate Certificate in Social Research require permission of the Masters Coordinator, Dr Robert Ackland, to enrol in this course. Please email him on adsri.study@anu.edu.au
Programs Graduate Certificate in Demography, Graduate Certificate in Social Research, and Master of Social Research
Academic Contact Dr Zhongwei Zhao

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