General Sociology A - 92112-MOD1 (AL)

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.