Course: Social Pathology

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Course title Social Pathology
Course code UPV/EP2PA
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Včelařová Hana, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
The overview of social deviances theories. The problem of defining lifestyle normality. Sects and sectarianism. -Biological and biosociological theories. Violence, esp. domestic violence (against children and seniors). Sy CAN. -Psychological theories. Homelessness. -Sociological theories of social deviances. Truancy. Alcohol and drug addictions. -Chicago school. Racism, ethnic conflicts. -Anomy theories (E. Dürkheim and R.K.Merton). Suicidal behavior. Crime in the economic sphere. -Theories of cultures and subcultures. Strain theory. Crime - theft, vandalism. -Social control theory. Poverty, unemployment. -Labelling theory. Bullying. -Fenomenology in the field of social deviances. Non-substance addictions. -Radical criminology. Terrorism, extremism, nationalism. -Feministic criminology. Rape, prostitution and sexual deviances. -Final summary.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Lecturing, Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 30 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 42 hours per semester
  • Term paper - 20 hours per semester
learning outcomes
Knowledge
The student explains basic concepts of the subject of Social pathology
The student explains basic concepts of the subject of Social pathology
The student explains basic concepts of the subject of Social pathology
The student explains basic concepts of the subject of Social pathology
The student explains differences between the concepts of single-factor theories and multi-factor theories of social deviances
The student explains differences between the concepts of single-factor theories and multi-factor theories of social deviances
The student explains the essence of biological and sociobiological theories of social deviances
The student explains the essence of biological and sociobiological theories of social deviances
The student explains the essence of selected sociological theories of social deviances
The student explains the essence of selected sociological theories of social deviances
Skills
Student identifies the progress between the problems of the certain society and the specific theory of social deviations
Student identifies the progress between the problems of the certain society and the specific theory of social deviations
Student identifies the progress of social and political events related to selected theories of social deviations
Student identifies the progress of social and political events related to selected theories of social deviations
Student shows the period of emergence of selected theories of social deviations on the period timeline
Student shows the period of emergence of selected theories of social deviations on the period timeline
Student creates a diagram corresponding to the basic principles of selected social deviations
Student creates a diagram corresponding to the basic principles of selected social deviations
Student recognizes phenomena related to theories of social deviance in the video demonstration
Student recognizes phenomena related to theories of social deviance in the video demonstration
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecturing
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing)
Lecturing
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
assessment methods
Grade (Using a grade system)
Grade (Using a grade system)
Conversation
Conversation
Analysis of seminar paper
Analysis of seminar paper
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Analysis of a presentation given by the student
Recommended literature
  • BRENNAN, V.,M. KUMANYKA, S., K. a ZAMBRANA, R.E. Obesity interventions in underserved communities: evidence and directions.. Baltimore, 2014. ISBN 9781421415444.
  • COLEMAN-FOUNTAIN, E. Understanding narrative identity through lesbian and gay youth.. Hampshire., 2014. ISBN 9780230361744.
  • GRAY, Mel, James MIDGLEY a Stephen, A. WEBB. The SAGE handbook of social work.. London, 2012. ISBN 9781849207515.
  • GREENBERG, J. SCHMADER, T., ARNDT, J., LANDAU, M., J. Social psychology: the science of everyday life.. New York, 2015. ISBN 9780716704225.
  • HARRIS, J. , WHITE, V. A dictionary of social work and social care.. Oxford, 2013. ISBN 9780199543052.
  • HATTON, Kieron. Social pedagogy in the UK: theory and practice.. Dorset., 2013. ISBN 9781905541898.
  • MOONEY, Linda A., Davis KNOX a Caroline SCHACHT. Understanding social problems.. Belmont, 2013. ISBN 9781111834487.
  • STUART, Henry. Social Deviance: short intriduction.. Cambridge, 2009. ISBN 978-0745643045.


Study plans that include the course
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