Course: Introduction into Sociology

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Course title Introduction into Sociology
Course code UPV/SP1ZS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Karger Tomáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Rationality and legitimity 2. Solidarity and rituals 3. Power and its sources 4. Deviation and normality 5. Everyday interaction 6. Historical context in which sociology emerged 7. The emergence of sociology and its founders 8. Pre-modern and modern societies 9. Modern and post-modern societies 10. Paradigms in sociology 11. Methods in sociology

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming), Projection (static, dynamic)
  • Participation in classes - 42 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 45 hours per semester
  • Preparation for examination - 63 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
A prerequisite for studying this subject is basal knowledge in sociology, psychology and philosophy.
A prerequisite for studying this subject is basal knowledge in sociology, psychology and philosophy.
learning outcomes
define basic terminology in sociology
define basic terminology in sociology
enumerates works of prominent figures in sociological thought
enumerates works of prominent figures in sociological thought
identifies features and differences of the basic types of societies
identifies features and differences of the basic types of societies
discusses the importance of social stratification in the society
discusses the importance of social stratification in the society
discusses the importance of values and norms for life in society
discusses the importance of values and norms for life in society
Skills
characterizes the process of modernization of society
characterizes the process of modernization of society
demonstrates the importance of social interaction in everyday
demonstrates the importance of social interaction in everyday
distinguishes the characteristics of different types of societies
distinguishes the characteristics of different types of societies
analyzes individual characteristics with regard to social mobility and social roles
analyzes individual characteristics with regard to social mobility and social roles
analyzes behavior with regard to conformity with values and norms in society
analyzes behavior with regard to conformity with values and norms in society
teaching methods
Knowledge
Projection (static, dynamic)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Projection (static, dynamic)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Written examination
Grade (Using a grade system)
Written examination
Conversation
Grade (Using a grade system)
Didactic test
Didactic test
Conversation
Recommended literature
  • Berger, P. L. Pozvání do sociologie. Humanistická perspektiva. Brno: Barrister & Principal, 2017.
  • Collins, R. Sociological Insight. An Introduction to Non-Obvious Sociology. New York: Oxford University Press, 1992.
  • Giddens, A. Sociologie. Praha: Argo, 2013.
  • Keller, J. Dějiny klasické sociologie. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2004.
  • Keller, J. Úvod do sociologie. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství, 2006.
  • Maříková, H. Velký sociologický slovník. Praha: Karolinum, 1996.


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