Sociology IRB2SE18IR-L18
Konwersatorium (K) Semestr letni 2017/2018

1. A. Giddens, Sociology, (Fifth Edition), Cambridge 2006. (available at the University of Warsaw library)

2. A. Giddens, M. Duneier, R. P. Appelbaum, Introduction to sociology, New York - London 2007. (available at the University of Warsaw library)

3. A. Elliot, Contemporary social theory: an introduction, London - New York 2009.

4. B. Szacka, Wprowadzenie do socjologii, Oficyna Naukowa, Warszawa 2003, (for those who can read Polish)

5. J. Szacki, Historia myśli socjologicznej, PWN, Warszawa 2002, (for those who can read Polish)

Dictionaries:

• A dictionary of sociology/ ed. by G. Duncan Mitchell, London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1968.

• A dictionary of sociology / ed. John Scott and Gordon Marshall, New York: Oxford University Press, 2005.

Encyclopedias:

• Encyclopedia of sociology, Vol. 1, /Edgar F. Borgatta, New York 2000.

• Encyclopedia of sociology, Vol. 2, /Edgar F. Borgatta, New York 2000.

KNOWLEDGE

Students have knowledge of basic sociological concepts and terms. They know what sub-disciplines create this field of science and understand the relationships and dependencies with other social sciences and humanities.

Knowledge of basic sociological theories and concepts relating to the structure of society and social phenomena and processes, which will assist in the description, understanding and interpretation of the behavior of individuals and the functioning of social groups. An understanding of the information society and its socio-cultural, economic and technological conditions and the relationship between technology and social change.

SKILLS

Students develop the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practice, social and professional life

Students can make a critical analysis of the complexity of social and formal structures (organizations, institutions, associations, etc.)

SOCIAL COMPETENCES

Students can build social ties in the proximal and distal environment with particular emphasis on the labor market.

1. A regular and punctual attendance (10%)

2. Participation, Discussion & Experience Sharing (20%)

3. Mid-term exam (20%)

3. Final exam (Multiple choice quiz) (50%)

Calculating your final grade:

360-400 points = 5

320-360 points = 4+

280-320 points = 4

240-280 points = 3 – 3+

0-240 points = 2 (failed)

1. Subject matter of sociology, the functions and selected theories of sociology.

2. Application of sociology (sociological research).

3. Socialization and personality.

4. Social norms and social control.

5. Culture.

6. Social interactions and relationships. Social bonds.

7. Social groups. Family and Society.

8. Nation, nationalism and nation-state.

9. Social structure and stratification.

10. Social conflicts.

11. Collective behavior and social movements.

12. Social changes.

13. Social processes.

14. Social order and politics.

delivering presentations

group activities

discussion sessions and experience sharing

mid-term and final exam based on the multiple choice quiz