Sociology
Informacje ogólne
Kod przedmiotu: | 2105-EPE-L-D2SOCI |
Kod Erasmus / ISCED: |
14.6
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Nazwa przedmiotu: | Sociology |
Jednostka: | Wydział Nauk Politycznych i Studiów Międzynarodowych |
Grupy: |
European politics and economics - DZIENNE I STOPNIA 2 semestr 1 rok |
Punkty ECTS i inne: |
2.00
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Język prowadzenia: | angielski |
Rodzaj przedmiotu: | obowiązkowe |
Założenia (opisowo): | Students need basic understanding of empirical data, with the emphasis on quantitative data, and basic knowledge of political and economic systems. |
Tryb prowadzenia: | w sali |
Skrócony opis: |
Students will learn key classic and modern sociological theories and concepts that are of relevance for politics and economics, with emphasis on the 'scientifi approach'. In particular, the emphasis will be put on students' ability to understand and process empirical data putting social theory in an international context. The topics will be discussed in an multifaceted manner, including structuralist and institutionalist approaches. The main aim of the course is to provide the students with concepts and theories that will allow them to understand social processes taking place in the modern world, including Europe and Poland. |
Pełny opis: |
The course will cover the following topics: 1. Sociology: Theoretical inspirations, empirical applications Theory and empirical research in sociology. 2. Culture, society, community Values, norms and beliefs; ethnocentrism and relativism; cultural diffusion. 3. Groups, networks, organization Types of groups and their roles, networks, leadership, bureaucracy. 4. Socialization Institutions and processes of socialization. 5. Crime, deviance, control Defining crime and deviance, institutions and functions of control. 6. Social inequalities and social stratification Systems of stratification, mobility. 7. Global inequalities Countries' classifications, World Systems Approach, global stratification, poverty. 8. Race and ethnicity Intergroup relations, discrimination, minorities. 9. Gender, sexuality Functions of family, socialization into gender roles, gender inequality 10. Government and politics, power and authority Forms of governmen, nation state and citizenship, breakdown of power 11. Work and the economy Types of societies, capitalism vs socialism, social integration, alienation, rationalization 12. Family Definitions of family, family transformations 13. Religion Religion as a social institution, secularization Throughout the course students will be presented with classic sociological theories, their modern applications, as well as empirical data illustrating discussed processes. |
Literatura: |
Key readings: Anthony Giddens, Sociology, Cambridge: Polity Press 2009. John J. Macionis, Sociology, Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson-Prentice Hall 2005. 1. Introduction Giddens, Chs. 1-4; Macionis, Chs. 1-2 2. Culture Macionis, Ch. 3 3. Groups, networks, organization Giddens, Ch. 5, 16; Macionis, Chs. 6-7 4. Social stratification Giddens, Ch. 9; Macionis, Ch. 10-11 5. Global inequalities Giddens, Ch. 11; Macionis, Ch. 12 6. Race and ethnicity Giddens, Ch. 13; Macionis, Ch. 14 7. Gender, sexuality and family Giddens, Ch. 7, 12; Macionis, Ch. 13, 18 8. Government and politics Giddens, Ch. 20; Macionis, Ch. 17 9. Work and the economy Giddens, Ch. 18; Macionis, Ch. 16 10. Religion Giddens, Ch. 14; Macionis, Ch. 19 Additional readings: - Jacobs, R. N., & Townsley, E. R. (2020). Living Sociologically: Concepts and Connections. Oxford University Press. - Robin Cohen, Paul Kennedy, Global Sociology, Palgrave Macmillan 2007. - Bill McSweeney, Security, Identity and Interests. A Sociology of International Relations, Cambridge University Press 2004 - Max Weber, The three types of legitimate rule, “Berkeley Publications in Society and Institutions” 1958, vol. 4, No. 1. - Charles Tilly, The Politics of Collective Violence, Cambridge University Press 2003 |
Efekty uczenia się: |
K_W02, K_W06, K_U01, K_K02, K_K03 |
Metody i kryteria oceniania: |
Written exam (test) |
Praktyki zawodowe: |
N/A |
Zajęcia w cyklu "Semestr letni 2023/24" (zakończony)
Okres: | 2024-02-19 - 2024-06-16 |
Przejdź do planu
PN WT ŚR WYK
CZ PT |
Typ zajęć: |
Wykład, 30 godzin
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Koordynatorzy: | Natalia Garner | |
Prowadzący grup: | Natalia Garner | |
Lista studentów: | (nie masz dostępu) | |
Zaliczenie: |
Przedmiot -
Egzamin
Wykład - Egzamin |
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Tryb prowadzenia: | zdalnie |
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Skrócony opis: |
Students will learn key classic and modern sociological theories and concepts that are of relevance for politics and economics, with emphasis on the 'scientifi approach'. In particular, the emphasis will be put on students' ability to understand and process empirical data putting social theory in an international context. The topics will be discussed in an multifaceted manner, including structuralist and institutionalist approaches. The main aim of the course is to provide the students with concepts and theories that will allow them to understand social processes taking place in the modern world, including Europe and Poland. |
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Pełny opis: |
The course will cover the following topics: 1. Sociology: Theoretical inspirations, empirical applications Theory and empirical research in sociology. 2. Culture, society, community Values, norms and beliefs; ethnocentrism and relativism; cultural diffusion. 3. Groups, networks, organization Types of groups and their roles, networks, leadership, bureaucracy. 4. Socialization Institutions and processes of socialization. 5. Crime, deviance, control Defining crime and deviance, institutions and functions of control. 6. Social inequalities and social stratification Systems of stratification, mobility. 7. Global inequalities Countries' classifications, World Systems Approach, global stratification, poverty. 8. Race and ethnicity Intergroup relations, discrimination, minorities. 9. Gender, sexuality Functions of family, socialization into gender roles, gender inequality 10. Government and politics, power and authority Forms of governmen, nation state and citizenship, breakdown of power 11. Work and the economy Types of societies, capitalism vs socialism, social integration, alienation, rationalization 12. Family Definitions of family, family transformations 13. Religion Religion as a social institution, secularization Throughout the course students will be presented with classic sociological theories, their modern applications, as well as empirical data illustrating discussed processes. |
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Literatura: |
Key readings: Anthony Giddens, Sociology, Cambridge: Polity Press 2009. John J. Macionis, Sociology, Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson-Prentice Hall 2005. 1. Introduction Giddens, Chs. 1-4; Macionis, Chs. 1-2 2. Culture Macionis, Ch. 3 3. Groups, networks, organization Giddens, Ch. 5, 16; Macionis, Chs. 6-7 4. Social stratification Giddens, Ch. 9; Macionis, Ch. 10-11 5. Global inequalities Giddens, Ch. 11; Macionis, Ch. 12 6. Race and ethnicity Giddens, Ch. 13; Macionis, Ch. 14 7. Gender, sexuality and family Giddens, Ch. 7, 12; Macionis, Ch. 13, 18 8. Government and politics Giddens, Ch. 20; Macionis, Ch. 17 9. Work and the economy Giddens, Ch. 18; Macionis, Ch. 16 10. Religion Giddens, Ch. 14; Macionis, Ch. 19 Additional readings: - Jacobs, R. N., & Townsley, E. R. (2020). Living Sociologically: Concepts and Connections. Oxford University Press. - Robin Cohen, Paul Kennedy, Global Sociology, Palgrave Macmillan 2007. - Bill McSweeney, Security, Identity and Interests. A Sociology of International Relations, Cambridge University Press 2004 - Max Weber, The three types of legitimate rule, “Berkeley Publications in Society and Institutions” 1958, vol. 4, No. 1. - Charles Tilly, The Politics of Collective Violence, Cambridge University Press 2003 |
Zajęcia w cyklu "Semestr letni 2024/25" (jeszcze nie rozpoczęty)
Okres: | 2025-02-17 - 2025-06-08 |
Przejdź do planu
PN WT ŚR CZ WYK
PT |
Typ zajęć: |
Wykład, 30 godzin
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Koordynatorzy: | Olga Lavrinenko | |
Prowadzący grup: | Olga Lavrinenko | |
Lista studentów: | (nie masz dostępu) | |
Zaliczenie: |
Przedmiot -
Egzamin
Wykład - Egzamin |
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Tryb prowadzenia: | zdalnie |
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Skrócony opis: |
Students will learn key classic and modern sociological theories and concepts that are of relevance for politics and economics, with emphasis on the 'scientifi approach'. In particular, the emphasis will be put on students' ability to understand and process empirical data putting social theory in an international context. The topics will be discussed in an multifaceted manner, including structuralist and institutionalist approaches. The main aim of the course is to provide the students with concepts and theories that will allow them to understand social processes taking place in the modern world, including Europe and Poland. |
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Pełny opis: |
The course will cover the following topics: 1. Sociology: Theoretical inspirations, empirical applications Theory and empirical research in sociology. 2. Culture, society, community Values, norms and beliefs; ethnocentrism and relativism; cultural diffusion. 3. Groups, networks, organization Types of groups and their roles, networks, leadership, bureaucracy. 4. Socialization Institutions and processes of socialization. 5. Crime, deviance, control Defining crime and deviance, institutions and functions of control. 6. Social inequalities and social stratification Systems of stratification, mobility. 7. Global inequalities Countries' classifications, World Systems Approach, global stratification, poverty. 8. Race and ethnicity Intergroup relations, discrimination, minorities. 9. Gender, sexuality Functions of family, socialization into gender roles, gender inequality 10. Government and politics, power and authority Forms of governmen, nation state and citizenship, breakdown of power 11. Work and the economy Types of societies, capitalism vs socialism, social integration, alienation, rationalization 12. Family Definitions of family, family transformations 13. Religion Religion as a social institution, secularization Throughout the course students will be presented with classic sociological theories, their modern applications, as well as empirical data illustrating discussed processes. |
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Literatura: |
Key readings: Anthony Giddens, Sociology, Cambridge: Polity Press 2009. John J. Macionis, Sociology, Upper Saddle River, NJ : Pearson-Prentice Hall 2005. 1. Introduction Giddens, Chs. 1-4; Macionis, Chs. 1-2 2. Culture Macionis, Ch. 3 3. Groups, networks, organization Giddens, Ch. 5, 16; Macionis, Chs. 6-7 4. Social stratification Giddens, Ch. 9; Macionis, Ch. 10-11 5. Global inequalities Giddens, Ch. 11; Macionis, Ch. 12 6. Race and ethnicity Giddens, Ch. 13; Macionis, Ch. 14 7. Gender, sexuality and family Giddens, Ch. 7, 12; Macionis, Ch. 13, 18 8. Government and politics Giddens, Ch. 20; Macionis, Ch. 17 9. Work and the economy Giddens, Ch. 18; Macionis, Ch. 16 10. Religion Giddens, Ch. 14; Macionis, Ch. 19 Additional readings: - Jacobs, R. N., & Townsley, E. R. (2020). Living Sociologically: Concepts and Connections. Oxford University Press. - Robin Cohen, Paul Kennedy, Global Sociology, Palgrave Macmillan 2007. - Bill McSweeney, Security, Identity and Interests. A Sociology of International Relations, Cambridge University Press 2004 - Max Weber, The three types of legitimate rule, “Berkeley Publications in Society and Institutions” 1958, vol. 4, No. 1. - Charles Tilly, The Politics of Collective Violence, Cambridge University Press 2003 |
Właścicielem praw autorskich jest Uniwersytet Warszawski, Wydział Fizyki.