At the end of the course, the student has acquired the basic knowledge for the understanding and the critical analysis of social phenomena; he/she can understand the social contexts and their changes; he/she can deal with dynamics typical of a complex and multicultural society; he/she can distinguish between different classical and contemporary sociological theories and approaches.
Specific goals: knowledge and understanding of the basic instruments and concepts of sociology; ability to apply these pieces of knowledge and understanding to the dynamics of contemporary societies; ability to scientific interpretation of socio-cultural phenomena; acquisition of the sociological language; understanding of the main topics and dilemmas of sociology; analytical, critical and reflexive skills.
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Teaching is carried out through lectures and participatory discussion of examples and researches, also using tools such as concept maps, individual and group exercises and class discussions, photos and videos. Moreover, moments of rest and verification of learning will be proposed during the course.
L'esame consiste in una prova scritta concernente i contenuti del modulo A e del modulo B della durata di 75 minuti complessivi così composta:
- 18 domande chiuse (9 per il modulo A e 9 per il modulo B) a scelta multipla che assegnano 3/5 della valutazione;
- 4 domande aperte con risposta breve (2 per il modulo A e 2 per il modulo B) che assegnano 2/5 della valutazione.
La votazione finale è espressa in trentesimi.
La prova permette di valutare:
- la conoscenza e la comprensione dei concetti;
- il livello di approfondimento nello studio;
- la capacità di sintesi;
- la capacità di stabilire collegamenti.
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The exam consists of a 75-minute overall written test relating to both teaching modules (A and B) composed by:
- 18 closed questions (multiple choice) (9 for module A and 9 for module B) which assign 3/5 of the evaluation mark;
- 4 open questions with a short answer (2 for module A and 2 for module B) that assign 2/5 of the evaluation mark.
The final vote is expressed in thirtieths.
The exam allows to evaluate:
- the knowledge and the understanding of the concepts;
- the level of detail in the study;
- the ability to synthesize;
- the ability to establish connections.
Module A presents an introduction to the main classical and contemporary sociological theories. In particular, after having defined the elements that characterize the origin of the discipline and the definition of the social contexts in which sociology was born and developed, the theories of the founding fathers of sociology such as Comte, Durkheim, Marx, Weber and Simmel will be presented. Subsequently, the main sociological orientations of the twentieth century will be addressed and, in particular, the Chicago School and symbolic interactionism, structural-functionalism, critical theory of society, phenomenological sociology and ethnomethodology.
Finally, some contemporary theories related to the analysis of post-modernity and globalized society will be introduced.
For each author, one or more relevant works will be analysed in order to convey to the student the language and perspective of sociological analysis.
This programme is open to both attending and non-attending students.
During the course, the reference texts will be discussed in light of critical re-readings and in-depth study of complex concepts, with the use of research examples. Attendance enables more thorough preparation, but does not replace studying the texts.
All students are required to periodically consult the e-learning area of the course and download the indicated materials.
Erasmus students and students with PDP or PEI are invited to contact the lecturer at the beginning of the course.
