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Course code: OŹES10040f14
Semester: 2014/2015 winter
Name: Sociology
Major: Renewable Energy and Waste Management
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: optional
Study Semester: 3
ECTS points: 1
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 0 / 0
Lecturer: dr Paweł Urbaniak
Language of instruction: Polish


Learning outcomes: Knowledge: Knows the basic terminology that is used in the humanities and social sciences: knows the basic concepts of sociology and the basic methods of social research, understands the essence of sociology as a science of society, has knowledge of the most important phenomena occurring in a global society today, knows selected contemporary sociological issues (K_W01). Has a basic concept how to get other information on the topic of the course (R1A_W02). Has a basic knowledge of social relationships and is able to indicate the relationship between the humanities and the social and agricultural sciences, forestry, veterinary and natural (R1A_W02, R1A_W07, T1A_W08, T1A_W10, S1A_W01, S1A_W02, InzA_W03). Skills: Is ably looking for information, analyzes and uses the literature on the subject of the course (R1A_U01, P1A_U02, P1A_U03, T1A_U11). Uses specialized terminology in the language of the subject (R1A_U09, R1A_U010, WetA_UOUZ16). Is aware of the self-development (P1A_U11, WetA_UOUZ12). Recognizes issues, can act in accordance with applicable standards and principles (P1A_U02, P1A_U07, T1A_U12, WetA_UOUZ11).

Competences: Social competence: Is able to work in a team, with taking different roles (R1A_K02, P1A_K02, T1A_K03, A1_K05, S1A_K02, WetA_KP11, InzA_K01). Understands the need for lifelong learning (R1A_K01, R1A_K07, P1A_K01, T1A_K01, S1A_K01, A1_K01, WetA_KP6). Is able to think and act creatively (R1A_K08, P1A_K08, T1A_K06, S1A_K04, InzA_K02). Correctly identifies dilemmas associated with making life and work choices, obeys ethical rules (R1A_K04, P1A_K04, T1A_K05, S1A_K04, A1_K06, WetA_KP2, InzA_K01).

Prerequisites: Humanities in the high school

Course content: Sociology as a science. Society as a subject of sociology. Types of social groups. Collision of civilizations according to Huntington. Globalization. Sociological formulation of culture. Changes in a contemporary society. Revision.

Recommended literature: Giddens A., Socjologia, Warszawa 2004, PWN. Jasińska-Kania A., Nijakowski L.M., Szacki J., Ziółkowski M. (oprac.), Współczesne teorie socjologiczne, wybór i opracowanie, Warszawa 2006, Scholar. Kłoskowska A., Socjologia kultury, Warszawa 2007, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN. Szacka B., Wprowadzenie do socjologii, Warszawa 2003, Oficyna Naukowa. Sztompka P., Socjologia. Analiza społeczeństwa, Kraków 2002, Znak. Tabin M. (red.), Słownik socjologii i nauk społecznych, Warszawa 2004, PWN.

Assessment methods: Final evaluation of the lectures is a component of the scoring in the knowledge, skills and social competence. There are summed points obtained from the written test, activity, discussions, attendance and additional tasks. Knowledge shall be verified with the use of the written test. Written test includes two problem questions, to assess skills. Social competence are evaluated based on participation in class discussions and thematic attendance and performing additional tasks. Required level necessary to pass: 60%

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