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School of Demography · ANU College of Arts and Social Sciences
The field of population studies is concerned with how populations change, and how population change impacts society. This course introduces the field of population studies and theories on population change, and considers past, current and future population issues. The topics include the relationship between population size and resources; population transition theories; mortality and fertility decline; population ageing; and population distribution and migration. Students will investigate the effects of population size, growth, and distribution on sustainable development, and consider the role of policy.
Topic notes for student-led group discussions (800 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2
Major essay proposal and annotated bibliography (750 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Major essay (3000 words)
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Final exam, short essay
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
Weekly discussion forum posts
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4
130 hours of total student learning time made up from: a) 36 hours of contact over 12 weeks: 24 hours of mixed lectures and discussion-based groups (tutorials), and 12 hours of directed online learning activities; and b) 94 hours of independent student research, problem solving, reading, and writing.
Weeks, J. R. (2020). Population: An Introduction to Concepts and issues (13th edition). Boston: Cengage Learning.