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Course code: PSS10282o16Semester: 2016/2017 winter
Name: Sociology
Major: (przedmioty społeczne i humanistyczne)
Study Type: first cycle
Course type: compulsory
Study Semester: 0
ECTS points: 1
Hours (Lectures / Tutorials / Other): 30 / 0 / 0
Lecturer: dr Barbara Szczepańska
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. Has a basic concept how to get other information on the topic of the course. 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. Skills: Is ably looking for information, analyzes and uses the literature on the subject of the course. Uses specialized terminology in the language of the subject. Is aware of the self-development. Recognizes issues, can act in accordance with applicable standards and principles.
Competences: Is able to work in a team, with taking different roles. Understands the need for lifelong learning. Is able to think and act creatively. Correctly identifies dilemmas associated with making life and work choices, obeys ethical rules.
Prerequisites: Humanities in the high school.
Course content: Sociology as a scientific discipline. Methods and techniques used in sociology. Man as a biological and social being. The social role, social ties, social control, social position. Socialization. A social group and its types. Family. Collective identity. Nation. Classes and layers, social mobility. Culture. Revision.
Recommended literature: Błaszczyk M., Kłopot S.W., Pluta J., Stare i nowe problemy społeczne wielkiego miasta. Socjologiczne studium konsumpcji na przykładzie Wrocławia, Warszawa 2010, Wyd. Scholar. Bukraba-Rylska I., Socjologia wsi polskiej, Warszawa 2013, Wyd. PWN. Frankfort-Nachmias Ch., Nachmias D., Metody badawcze w naukach społecznych, Poznań 2001, Wyd. Zysk i S-ka. Giddens A., Socjologia, Warszawa 2010, PWN. Marody M. (red.), Wymiary życia społecznego: Polska na przełomie XX i XXI wieku, Warszawa 2004, Wyd. Scholar. Szacka B., Wprowadzenie do socjologii, Warszawa 2008, Oficyna Naukowa.
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%
Comment: Lectures, with elements of discussion and workshop.