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Lecturer(s)
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Course content
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1. The emergence of sociology. Traditional and modern societies. 2. The development of sociological approaches. Social groups and their dynamics. 3. Sociology of medicine. Health and illness in a sociological context. 4. Sociology in medicine vs. sociology of medicine. 5. Sociology of care recipients and families. 6. The patient's role and needs. 7. The role of physicians and non-physician health professionals. Health inequalities. 8. Medicalization and the stigmatization of everyday life. 9. Interprofessional cooperation and conflict. Vulnerable populations in prehospital care.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work, Analyzing and producing audiovisual content
- Homework for Teaching
- 17 hours per semester
- Attendace
- 8 hours per semester
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Learning outcomes
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The discipline introduces students to the basic problems of sociology, its history, paradigmatic bases and basic methodological approaches. It also focuses on sociology of health and disease, sociology of medicine and medical institutions, and research on the social aspects of health and disease and healthy lifestyles.
Upon completion of the course Sociology understand how social, cultural, and economic factors influence health, illness, and the use of healthcare services. They are able to identify the social determinants of health (such as education, housing, income, and marginalization) and understand differences in health-related behavior and access to care among various population groups. They can recognize the risks of stigmatization, discrimination, or miscommunication when interacting with patients from diverse social or cultural backgrounds. They are able to apply key sociological and ethical principles in communication, decision-making, and the provision of emergency care. They understand the paramedic's role within the healthcare system, the community, and society, and approach each patient with respect for their individual and social context.
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Prerequisites
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The prerequisites for studying Sociology include a basic understanding of how society functions, the key types of social groups, and how norms, values, and stereotypes influence individual behavior especially in crisis situations. The student should be able to distinguish between traditional and modern societies and understand the role of cultural, economic, and health-related inequalities. She should be ready to discuss phenomena such as stigmatization, marginalization, professionalization, and the role of family and community in health care. The ability to analyze social situations in context, communicate respectfully, and reflect on one's own attitudes when working with diverse populations is essential.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance, Dialog, Systematic Observation of Student
Active participation in seminars and practical sessions - attendance and engagement in discussions, group work, and reflection on case-based scenarios.
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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 zdraví, nemoci a zdravotnictví. Brno.
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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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Jeřábek, Hynek. (2021). Slavné sociologické výzkumy. Praha : Univerzita Karlova.
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Urban, Lukáš. (2022). Sociologie : klíčová témata a pojmy. Praha : Grada.
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