50240 Introduction to Social Inquiry

This subject introduces students to the variety of ways of seeing social worlds. By recognising the limits they may have in 'seeing' the world, they can explore other possible points of view and ways of seeing. Understanding the different ways in which people order and analyse experiences is the basis for this first professional subject. Students are encouraged to explore and explain societies and to question their own experiences and their abilities to observe, sort and organise what they see; including gender differences, indigenous and other non-European perspectives.

This is the beginning of a sequence of professional subjects which is designed to enhance students' capacities to apply knowledge in particular occupations. Whether students' interests are in working in the community, business or public sphere, whether as policy makers, researchers, advocates, reporters, administrators, publicists, marketers, advisors, producers, or any other areas dealing with human interactions, the capacity to find out and to inquire into issues is valuable.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus