Course: Sociology

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Course title Sociology
Course code KCHP/KSOCI
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 4
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
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)
  • Bártová Zuzana, Ph.D.
Course content
1. Sociology and its perspective 2. The development of sociological thought 3. Theoretical and empirical sociology 4. Sociological research 6. Culture, identity and communities 7. Social inequalities: class, ethnicity and gender 8. Family and intimacy 9. Institutions, government and power 10. Globalisation and social change

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to arouse students' interest in sociology, motivate them to study modern societies and develop their "sociological imagination". The course will provide a broad overview of theoretical perspectives and concepts with a focus on everyday life. It will help students understand the role of culture, values, religion, family, and social inequalities in the contemporary world.
Command of basic sociological kategories and topics
Prerequisites
The subject connect to high school knowledge of social sciences

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance assessment, Analysis of the qualification work, Self-reflection, Interim evaluation

- Assignments in the form of study journals based on the book The Book of Sociology. Their submission is mandatory and must be turned in on time. Each study journal will be graded. - Attendance at the exam during the second class is required. - Active participation in discussions.
Recommended literature
  • Baumann, Z. Myslet sociologicky. kniha. Praha, 1995.
  • Berger, P,L. Pozvání do sociologie. kniha . Praha, 1991.
  • Giddens , A. Sociologie. kniha . Praha, 1999.
  • THORPE, C. Kniha sociologie. 2016.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Theology Study plan (Version): Social and Charity Work (2016) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter