Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,174 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
A student visa requires a full-time CRICOS-registered course, and single subjects have no CRICOS registration. If you’re studying in Australia on a student visa, you’ll need a full qualification instead.
See CRICOS-registered alternativesFamilies and relationships continue to be a central part of our everyday lives, yet how we relate and how we 'do' family is changing as a result of rapid social, cultural, technological and other changes. In this subject, you will explore how and why relationships are changing, from our most intimate bonds to our casual acquaintances, from families and friends to pets and treasured possessions. You will consider the role of media representations, government policies and emotions in shaping the relationships we value and seek to protect. From recent shifts in online dating and same-sex marriage, through to expectations of parenting and grandparenting, and norms of pet ownership and friendship, we examine a wide range of current issues related to love and care, distance and loss, loneliness and connection. Examples from Australia and around the world are used to help think critically and analytically about the role of cultural diversity and social change in relationships, both within and beyond the family, and in relation to new technologies.
Families, Intimacy and Social Changes: The Sociology of Relationships is a standalone subject at La Trobe University in VIC. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with La Trobe University before enrolling.
La Trobe University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 12 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
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