Course: Introduction to Sociology 1

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Course title Introduction to Sociology 1
Course code KSS/ZS1HB
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dirga Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Hásová Veronika, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Glajchová Alena, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
structure of sociology multi-paradigmatical nature of sociology basic sociological concepts topic in current social development

Learning activities and teaching methods
Task-based study method, Textual studies, Lecture, Seminar
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 30 hours per semester
  • Undergraduate study programme term essay (20-40) - 31 hours per semester
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 30 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
describe and explain basic theories in social sciences.
characterize basic knowledge resulting from empirical research.
describe the formation of sociological perspectives on the study of society.
explain the differences between the different concepts of various research areas.
characterize the concepts that are specific for individual basic theories
Skills
create formally acceptable professional output.
actively use foreign databases of professional journals.
interpret knowledge from various fields of sociology.
use adequate terms corresponding to the terminology of the field in Czech and English.
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
define changes in the definition of the concept of society and social interaction.
explain theoretical models of companies in modern societies.
characterize different types of methodological conflicts.
evaluate the conceptualization of the society.
Skills
classify different types of theoretical paradigms explaining sociological perspectives necessary for the study of society.
demonstrate concrete conflicting approaches in theories and empirical knowledge of changing societies.
evaluate sociological concepts of society and their methodological justification.
choose a suitable theoretical-methodological approach for the analysis of modern societies.
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Lecture
Seminar
Task-based study method
Textual studies
Skills
Lecture
Seminar
Task-based study method
Textual studies
Competences
Seminar
Task-based study method
assessment methods
Knowledge
Test
Combined exam
Skills
Test
Combined exam
Competences
Combined exam
Recommended literature
  • Bauman, Z. Příroda a kultura. In: Myslet sociologicky. SLON Praha, 1996.
  • Berger, Peter Ludwig. Pozvání do sociologie. 1. vyd. Praha : Federální ministerstvo obrany, správa sociálního řízení, 1991. ISBN 80-85469-08-1.
  • Buriánek, Jiří. Sociologie : pro střední školy a vyšší odborné školy. Vyd. 1. Praha : Fortuna, 1996. ISBN 80-7168-304-3.
  • Giddens, Anthony. Sociologie. Praha : Argo, 1999. ISBN 80-7203-124-4.
  • Jandourek, Jan. Úvod do sociologie. Praha : Portál, 2003. ISBN 80-7178-749-3.
  • Keller, Jan. Úvod do sociologie. 1. vyd. Praha, 1992. ISBN 80-901059-3-9.
  • Newman, David M. Sociology : exploring the architecture of everyday life. 6th ed. Thousand Oaks : SAGE Publications, 2006. ISBN 1-4129-2814-1.
  • Petrusek, Miloslav. Sociologie : občanská nauka - základy společenských věd. 3. vyd. Praha : SPN, 1997. ISBN 80-04-26689-4.


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