SOCIO203-19B (HAM)
Popular Culture
15 Points
Staff
Convenor(s)
Johanna Schmidt
9365
K.2.09
Hamilton: Monday 1-2pm; Tuesday 11am-12noon. Tauranga: 12noon-1pm, room TBC.
johanna.schmidt@waikato.ac.nz
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Paper Description
Paper Structure
Tutorials will especially focus on the assessments, and students will be given significant guidance in undertaking the various pieces of coursework.
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessment
Tutorials will include regular discussion of the assessments, developing relevant skills to complete these exercises, and workshopping various aspects of the assessments. Preparing for and actively participating in these sessions will help in achieving the best possible grade in the assessments.
Assessment Components
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 70:30. The final exam makes up 30% of the overall mark.
Required and Recommended Readings
Required Readings
There is no set text for this paper. Readings will be provided through the SOCIO203 reading list. Students are expected to undertake the required readings prior to the relevant lecture and tutorial.
Additional resources will also be made available through Moodle for some specific topics. Students are expected to engage in their own research and to read widely - extensive reading is the key to success in this paper.
Online Support
Moodle is the primary online support system for this paper, and it is thus important you have access to Moodle, and that your contact details on Moodle are current. Lecture notes, required and recommended readings, links to useful websites, and other helpful material will be placed on Moodle. If a resource is placed on Moodle, it is assumed you have access to it.
Notices are sent to the class via Moodle frequently. If a notice is sent out via Moodle, it is assumed you have received it.
If, for any reason, you are unable to access Moodle, please advise Johanna so that alternative arrangements can be made until you do have access.
Students are expected to utilise the resources available on Moodle as relevant, but must also undertake independent research to locate further material for assessments and other aspects of the paper. Reading a range of academic material relevant to the topic is crucial to adequately completing any assessment.
Workload
Linkages to Other Papers
Restriction(s)
Restricted papers: SOCY202