Sociology
- Ending: Examination
- Range: 2C
- Semester: winter
- Year: 3
- Faculty of International Relations
Teachers
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Teaching results
The aim is to provide students with knowledge about sociology as a scientific discipline and key methodological approaches in the study of society, social relations and the quality of personal life. The goal of sociology teaching is to make students understand the nature of the society in which they live by better understanding their own behavior and addressing collective and interpersonal relationships. The course provides students with the basics of theoretical thinking and methodological preparation of research as well as critical thinking about contemporary social problems.
Indicative content
At the beginning of the seminar is a lecture focused on theoretical questions and real problems examined within the key theme. The interpretation is complemented by empirical findings from research and sociological analyzes.
Introduction to the course. Sociology as a science. History of sociology. Socialization of the individual. The individual in society. Social groups. Social stratification. Family and marriage. Social deviation. Culture in sociology. The state in sociology. Religions in sociology. Global challenges.
Syllabus
1. Introduction to the course. 2. Sociology as a science. 3. History of sociology. 4. Socialization of the individual. 5. The individual in society. 6. Social groups. 7. Social stratification. 8. Family and marriage. 9. Social deviation. 10. Culture in sociology. 11. The state in sociology. 12. Religions in sociology. 13. Global challenges.
Requirements to complete the course
Students are continuously evaluated during the semester in terms of activity at seminars. The final evaluation is based on the evaluation of their activities, the quality of the essay and the final test (25% : 25% : 50%).
Language whose command is required to complete the course
English
Date of approval: 18.03.2024
Date of the latest change: 09.04.2025