Course: Classical Sociological Theory 2

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Course title Classical Sociological Theory 2
Course code KSS/DS2
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Švantner Martin, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Váně Jan, Prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Kobes Tomáš, PhDr. Ph.D.
Course content
1. E. Durkheim and the institutionalization of sociology 2.-3. M. Mauss, Radcliffe-Brown, R. - Sociology and Social Anthropology 4. V. Pareto 5. The beginning of American sociology 6. Geogrge H. Mead and symbolic birth interakcionizmu 7.-8. Alfred Schutz and paradigmatic revolution 9.-10. Chicago school of sociology 11. The beginnings of racial theories in the U.S. 12. The role of women in early sociology

Learning activities and teaching methods
Individual study, Textual studies, Lecture, Seminar
  • Contact hours - 52 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 27 hours per semester
  • Preparation for formative assessments (2-20) - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 21 hours per semester
  • Presentation preparation (report) (1-10) - 10 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
to describe and explain the basic sociological methods
to describe the formation of sociological perspectives
Skills
to form a formally acceptable professional output
to use foreign databases of professional journals
to apply and interpret knowledge resulting from the application of quantitative methods
to use adequate concepts corresponding terminology of the field in Czech and English
Competences
N/A
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
to describe the basic ideas of classical sociological thought
to describe the common and different features of European and American sociological thought
to characterize the thinking of Veblen, Mead, and Chicago Sociological School and their infuence on american sociological though
to describe paradigmatic transformation in case of A. Schutz
to describe the intelectual sources of racism, and its influence on early american sociological thoughth
to describe the role of women in shaping early sociological thinking
Skills
to describe the basic ideas of classical sociological thought
to characterize the thinking of Veblen, Mead, and Chicago Sociological School and their infuence on american sociological though
Competences
N/A
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Seminar
Textual studies
Individual study
Skills
Lecture
Seminar
Textual studies
Individual study
Competences
Lecture
Seminar
Textual studies
Individual study
assessment methods
Knowledge
Written exam
Test
Skills
Written exam
Test
Competences
Written exam
Test
Recommended literature
  • Coser, L. A. Masters of Sociological Thought. New York. Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc, 1971.
  • Cuin, Charles-Henry; Gresle, François. Dějiny sociologie. Praha : SLON, 2004. ISBN 80-86429-33-4.
  • Hrsg. Von Käsler D. Klasiker des soziologischen Denkens. Band I, II. Műnchen. Beck, 1978.
  • Chalupný, E. Sociologie. Díl II. Vývoj sociologie v 19. století (1835-1904). 1. vyd. Praha : Samcovo knihkupectví, 1948.
  • Keller, Jan. Dějiny klasické sociologie. Vyd. 1. Praha : Sociologické nakladatelství, 2004. ISBN 80-86429-34-2.
  • Korte, H. Einführung in die Geschichte der Soziologie. Opladen. Leske + Budrich, 1993.
  • Ritzer, George; Goodman, Douglas J. Sociological theory. Boston : McGraw-Hill, 2003. ISBN 007-123267-2.
  • Ritzer, George. The blackwell companion to major classical social theorists. Malden : Blackwell Publishing, 2003. ISBN 1-4051-0594-1.
  • Thompson, Kenneth. Klíčové citace v sociologii : hlavní myslitelé, pojmy a témata. 1. vyd. Brno : Barrister & Principal, 2001. ISBN 80-85947-68-4.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Sociology (17-5) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer