Course: Sociology

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Course title Sociology
Course code KPG/KUSOQ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + On-line Activities
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
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)
  • Šmelová Eva, prof. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Chudý Štefan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Neumeister Pavel, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
What is Sociology? What is Society? Traditions of Sociological Thought. Sociological Thought of 20 century. Logic of Sociological Inquiry. Socialization, Socialization Process, Agents of Socialization. Family and Marriage. Social Groups and Formal Organizations. Social Structure of Society and Social Interaction. Culture and Subcultures. Social Control.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
This course aims to introduce students to the methods, subject matter, and perspectives of sociology.
This is an introductory course in Sociology, starting with an overview of the nature of the discipline, followed by a survey of various aspects of the structures and dynamics of social life. General and specific examples are used to illustrate how thinking sociologically adds to our knowledge of world around us.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam

Class Attendance and Participation: 10%. Final Exam (Test): 90 %.
Recommended literature
  • Bauman, Z., May, T. (2004). Myslet sociologicky. SLON, Praha.
  • Berger, P.L. (2003). Pozvání do sociologie.. Brno: Barrister&Principal.
  • Disman, M. (1993). Jak se vyrábí sociologická znalost.. Praha: Karolinum.
  • Giddens, A. (2000). Sociologie. Praha: Argo.
  • Havlík, R. (2007). Úvod do sociologie. Praha: Karolinum.
  • Jandourek, J. (2003). Úvod do sociologie. Praha: Portál.
  • Keller, J. (1995). Úvod do sociologie. SLON, Praha.
  • NOVOTNÁ, E. (2008). Základy sociologie. Praha: Grada .


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching primary school classes 1 through 5 and special education (MD16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching primary school classes 1 through 5 and special education (MD17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education of preschool age - Kindergarten Teacher Training (BB18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching primary school classes 1 through 5 and special education (MD18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education - intervention (BB18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special adult education (BB18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education - preceptorship (BB18) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special adult education (BB16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education - intervention (BB16) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Special Education of preschool age - Kindergarten Teacher Training (BB17) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter