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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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The emergence of sociology; the sociological approach. Traditional vs. modern society. Determinants of human and societal development from a sociological perspective. Social groups. Sociology of medicine and sociology in medicine (healthcare). The roles of physician, nurse, and patient. Medicalization and medicinalization of life, stigmatization. Social aspects of health, sociology of illness, social deviance. Current issues in the sociology of public health worldwide. Sociological research - research techniques.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work, Analyzing and producing audiovisual content
- Attendace
- 12 hours per semester
- Homework for Teaching
- 15 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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It introduces the fundamental problems of sociology, its history, paradigmatic foundations, and basic methodological approaches. It encourages a comprehensive and multidimensional understanding of social phenomena and processes in relation to public health. Students will become familiar with the sociological approach to health and illness and their analysis, with sociological research methods and techniques, and with the possibilities of applying these methods in their studies and future professional practice. They will acquire knowledge about social relationships within families and professional groups.
Upon completion students understand the social and cultural factors that influence health and illness, and are able to integrate this knowledge into the planning and implementation of preventive and intervention strategies. They are capable of identifying and analyzing the social determinants of health, working with diverse target populations, and adapting communication to cultural and social contexts. They understand the importance of community-based approaches and public participation in improving health. They are able to apply ethical principles in public health and reflect on social inequalities when designing health promotion programs.
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Prerequisites
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Students should have a basic understanding of how society functions, how public health systems operate, and how social determinants influence population health. They are expected to perceive the relationship between lifestyle, environment, education, social inequality, and the health status of individuals and communities. Students should be prepared to think in broader contexts and reflect on cultural, economic, and political aspects of health. The ability to analyze academic texts, engage in discussions about societal phenomena, and recognize ethical implications in preventive and public health work is essential.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Dialog, Systematic Observation of Student
Ongoing completion of tasks assigned by the lecturer.
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Recommended literature
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Bártlová, S., Matulay, S. (2009). Sociologie zdraví, nemoci a rodiny. Martin: Osveta.
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Bártlová, S. (2005). Sociologie medicíny a zdravotnictví. Praha: Grada.
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Boháček, J. (2024). Sociologie. Praha: Vysoká škola ekonomie a managementu.
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Illich, Ivan. (2012). Limity medicíny: Nemesis medicíny - zaprodané zdraví. Emitos.
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Keller, J. (2012). Úvod do sociologie. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství.
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Křížová, E. (2006). Proměny lékařské profese z pohledu sociologie. Praha - SLON.
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Le Bon, G. (2016). Psychologie davu. Praha: Portál.
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Štefan, D, a kol. (2019). Základy sociologie a politologie. Plzeň : Vydavatelství a nakladatelství Aleš Čeněk, s.r.o..
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