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Lecturer(s)
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Majerová Věra, prof. PhDr. Ing. CSc.
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Lapka Miloslav, prof. PhDr. CSc.
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Course content
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1. Basic concepts of sociology, how to think sociologically 2. Birth of sociology and modern society. August Comte. Émile Durkheim. Ferdinand Tönnies. 3. Society and economics. Karl Marx, Karl Polanyi, Max Weber. 4. Norms, values and attitudes. 5. Socialization and social groups. Institutions and organizations. 6. Structure of the society. Social stratification. Stratification points of views. Status. 7. Changes of family and gender. Gender, labour market and roles. 8. Globalization. Democracy and economic systems. Modernization and conservativism. 9. Mass media, mass culture and consumption society. Lifestyles. 10. Regional differences in social systems I. Quality of life in Czech regions. Economic aspects. 11. Regional differences in social systems II. BValues and attitudes. Cultural context of regional differences. 12. Environmental sociology. Human-environment relationship. Social aspects of climate change. 13. Rural sociology. Changes of Czech countryside and rural culture. 14. Methods of sociological research. Sampling and hypotheses. Content of the seminars reflects content of the lectures (discussion of the texts and other work focused on the understanding of individual-society relationship and embedding own experience into the sociological theories).
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book), Individual preparation for exam
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Learning outcomes
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The objective of the course is to present major topics of sociology, its relation to other social sciences, and important phases of the sociological studies. The course particularly focuses on the insight into the birth and development of modern society, with reflections of changes of Czech society. Beyond the traditional sociological concepts, terms and authors, students will be familiarize with theories and case studies of environmental and rural sociology.
Students will have knowledge of sociological terminology, be able to orient themselves in the historical milestones of the development of sociology as a scientific discipline, and at the same time acquire through practice the ability to sociologically view everyday reality and sociologically interpret contemporary social problems.
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Prerequisites
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High school knowledge of social sciences is a prerequisite for the course of Sociology.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Written examination, Seminar work
Credit requirements: Students will read and discuss study texts (3-6 short home readings per semester). Test evaluating knowledge gained in the course. Mandatory attendance on 75 % of seminars, 25 % absence without official (e-g- medical) excuse allowed. Exam requirements: Oral examination including discussion about self-selected studied literature.
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Recommended literature
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Bauman, Z. Myslet sociologicky.. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství., 2000.
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Blažek, B. Venkov, města, média.. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství., 1998.
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Disman, M. ak se vyrábí sociologická znalost.. Praha: Karolinum., 2002.
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Giddens, A. Sociologie.. Praha: Argo., 2001.
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Jandourek, J. Sociologický slovník.. Praha: Portál., 2001.
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Jandourek, J. Úvod do sociologie.. Praha: Portál., 2009.
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Keller, J. Až na dno blahobytu.. Praha: EarthSave CZ., 2008.
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Keller, J. Úvod do sociologie.. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství., 2005.
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Librová, H. Pestří a zelení (Kapitoly o dobrovolné skromnosti).. Brno: Veronica., 1994.
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Librova, H. Vlažní a váhaví (Kapitoly o ekologickém luxusu).. Brno: Doplněk., 2003.
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Meziřický, V. (Ed.). Globalizace.. Praha: Portál., 2003.
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Novotna, E. Základy sociologie.. Praha: Grada., 2008.
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Nový I., a kol. Sociologie pro ekonomy.. Praha: Grada., 1997.
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Petrusek, M., a kol. Dějiny sociologie.. Praha: Grada., 2011.
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Prudký, L. Periferie, kraje, hodnoty.. Brno: CDK., 2016.
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Reichel, J. Kapitoly metodologie sociálních výzkumů.. Praha: Grada., 2009.
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Sedláček, T. Ekonomie dobra a zla.. Zlín: 65. Pole., 2009.
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