A graduate course offered by the School of Demography. This course provides an introduction to the field of population studies and its major theoretical considerations.
An emphasis is placed on population theories and current population issues in both developed and less developed countries. The course is intended primarily for students taking the Graduate Certificate of Arts Social Research or Master of Social Research, but is open to students in other graduate programs of the University.
Understand demographic changes in the world and their major determinants; Use major demographic concepts and population theories to explain past and present population changes; and Select and analyze demographic data and other materials on relevant demographic topics and present them in a coherent and convincing fashion to specialist audiences.
Indicative Assessment Participation and performance in tutorials Students are required to be actively involved in reading and discussing the course materials and presenting their study results. The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity.
While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually.
Theory and Empirical Perspectives. Rowland , Donald T. How many people live alone in France? Population and society SC This course deals with the inter-relationship between the demographic characteristics of a society fertility, mortality and migration and their economic and social context. The Conditions of Agricultural Growth. Demographic Methods and Concepts.
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. The essential reading for this course is the subject guide and reading pack provided. The extracts are from:. Please enable JavaScript in your web browser to get the best experience.
The University of London sites uses cookies. By continuing to use this site you accept this policy. Population and society SC This course deals with the inter-relationship between the demographic characteristics of a society fertility, mortality and migration and their economic and social context. This module is also part of the following courses International Development.
Evaluate the main theoretical and empirical issues in population studies Explain and interpret basic demographic data Critically analyse processes of contemporary population change and their policy implications. Assessment Unseen written exam 3 hrs. Essential reading The essential reading for this course is the subject guide and reading pack provided.
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