Introduction to Health, Illness and Society (SOCY1030)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2016
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Social Science School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Delivery mode
Internal
Class hours
2 Lecture hours
1 Tutorial hour
Incompatible
SO191 or SO192
Assessment methods
Tutorial participation, online quizzes, tutorial presentation, report
Course enquiries
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
Concepts in sociology with applied emphasis related to field of health & disease. Socialisation norms and roles (in health and disease), class, gender, interpretation of health statistics, health over the early life course, social factors impacting on chronic and acute disease.
