Comparative Social Change
and
Contemporary Society

In each major of the International Studies program, students take two specific subjects which provide an introduction to the history, politics, economics and society of the country or region of their International Studies major.

The subject 50140 Comparative Social Change provides an introduction to comparative social change in Europe, the Americas, and East and South-East Asia. All students, with the exception of the Law combined degree students, take this subject to help them locate the culture of their major in its intellectual, social and political contexts. 50140 Comparative Social Change is offered in collaboration with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Students in the Law and International Studies combined degree enrol in 76600 International Legal Studies in lieu of 50140 Comparative Social Change.

The Contemporary Society subjects provide an introduction to a specific country or region in order to ensure that students gain an understanding of its political, social and economic structures, and to identify its more dynamic aspects. No prior knowledge of the culture or skill in the language of the country concerned is required, and all teaching is conducted in English. Contemporary Society subjects are taught by the Institute. Students do the Contemporary Society subject relevant to their major.

The following Contemporary Society subjects are available:

Comparative Social Change and Contemporary Society subjects are also offered as electives to all UTS students.