ATS2716 Race, racism and social inequalities
Faculty of Arts
ATS2716 Race, racism and social inequalities is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2716
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2716
No unit lists ATS2716 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS3716
Prerequisite: Twelve credit points of first-year Arts units. It is highly recommended that you only take this unit after you have completed two gateway units in Sociology or Behavioural studies.
Overview
Why does race, as a social construct, persist in shaping people’s lives? How does race and racism manifest in immigration contexts to produce social inequalities? You will take a comparative view on issues of race and racism in a context of global migration. The unit will 1) examine traditional and new geographical sites of racism; 2) illuminate racism beyond the White/Other binary; and 3) introduce new dynamics in racism, including intersectional factors such as nationality, class, and gender.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Presentation30%
- EssayWritten40%
- Media taskArtefact30%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
apply sociological concepts to race and racism;
- 2
demonstrate oral, written, media and collaborative communication skills;
- 3
examine critical and theoretical debates on race and racism in immigration contexts;
- 4
evaluate theoretical and methodological approaches to studying these issues;
- 5
develop anti-racism strategies.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS2716 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Sylvia Ang
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Sylvia Ang
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2716?
ATS2716 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2716 offered?
In 2026, ATS2716 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2716?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2716 have an exam?
No. ATS2716 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2716?
ATS2716 is part of Behavioural studies, Behavioural Studies and Sociology.