Comparative Social Systems
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to give to the students the theoretical tools necessary to understand different social systems. Particular attention will be given to the process of modernization and to the question of multiple modernities. In addition to the theoretical objectives, there is the goal of making the students to grasp the differences between the processes of modernization of two countries: Japan and China.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should have pursued:
1. General competences
Knowledge and understanding of the main sociological approaches for the comparative study of social systems. Critical understanding of the main concepts related to the study of social systems (such as, inter alia, structure, system, order, episteme, habitus and structuration). Understanding of the effects of social systems on actors' attitudes and behaviours and of the restructuring of the system thanks to the agents themselves.
2. Specific competences
Understanding of the western model of modernization and the similarities and differences of Japan and China processes of modernization.
1. General competences
Knowledge and understanding of the main sociological approaches for the comparative study of social systems. Critical understanding of the main concepts related to the study of social systems (such as, inter alia, structure, system, order, episteme, habitus and structuration). Understanding of the effects of social systems on actors' attitudes and behaviours and of the restructuring of the system thanks to the agents themselves.
2. Specific competences
Understanding of the western model of modernization and the similarities and differences of Japan and China processes of modernization.
Lesson period: Second trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second trimester
Course syllabus
I. Thinking like Sociologists
II. The Organization of Society (Social Class, Power, Culture, Religion, Gender)
III. Types of Social Systems (Organizations, Families, Schools)
IV. Social Problems (Poverty, Crime)
II. The Organization of Society (Social Class, Power, Culture, Religion, Gender)
III. Types of Social Systems (Organizations, Families, Schools)
IV. Social Problems (Poverty, Crime)
Prerequisites for admission
The course expects you to be comfortable with computing and know the basics of Microsoft
Word. Previous knowledge of sociological theory is not strictly necessarily.
Word. Previous knowledge of sociological theory is not strictly necessarily.
Teaching methods
The course is in person. You will be expected to attend the lectures and participate through
classroom discussion. Attendance is tracked for attending students and I work under the assumption that you attend class regularly to hear course updates.
classroom discussion. Attendance is tracked for attending students and I work under the assumption that you attend class regularly to hear course updates.
Teaching Resources
Sociology by Anthony Giddens and Philip W. Sutton (9th edition)
Assessment methods and Criteria
I. Written Portfolio: 30%
II. 1st partial Written Exam: 35%
III. 2nd partial Written Exam: 35%
II. 1st partial Written Exam: 35%
III. 2nd partial Written Exam: 35%
SPS/07 - GENERAL SOCIOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Jeannet Anne Marie Therese
Shifts:
Turno
Professor:
Jeannet Anne Marie ThereseProfessor(s)