DEMO8024 Population and Society: Theory and Empirical Perspectives
| Offered By | Australian Demographic & Social Research Institute |
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| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Demography |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2012 and First Semester, 2013 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description | 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 |
Students will be assessed by three 1500-word essays, with each essay accounting for 30% of the final mark. Attendance and performance in tutorials accounts for 10% of the final mark. |
| 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 | Demography and 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 Social Research, Graduate Certificate in Social Research, Master of Social Research, and Master of Social Research |
| Academic Contact | Prof Zhongwei Zhao |
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