Sociology
A.A. 2018/2019
Obiettivi formativi
This course offers a general introduction to sociology. The objectives for students are to understand the vocabulary of sociology; acquire sociology's core concepts and theoretical perspectives; develop a sociological understanding of the relationship between individuals, groups and social institutions; discuss social processes underpinning social change and social stability.
Risultati apprendimento attesi
Non definiti
Periodo: Secondo trimestre
Modalità di valutazione: Esame
Giudizio di valutazione: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Corso singolo
Questo insegnamento non può essere seguito come corso singolo. Puoi trovare gli insegnamenti disponibili consultando il catalogo corsi singoli.
Programma e organizzazione didattica
Edizione unica
Periodo
Secondo trimestre
STUDENTI FREQUENTANTI
STUDENTI NON FREQUENTANTI
Informazioni sul programma
The students that take the course for 3 credits may choose one of the three sections (moduli) and they are responsible for the program requested in the section. They have to consider the program requested to those who do not attend the class. It is requested that the students notifies the teacher the section chosen. Those who take the exam for 6 credits may choose two of the three sections (moduli) and they are responsible for the program requested in the sectios. Those who take the exam for 9 credits, are responsible for the all program. Those who take the exam for 12 credits are responsible for the all program plus the reading Norbert Elias, Power and Civility (The Civilization Process vol 2), section IV.
Propedeuticità
English course
Prerequisiti
The exam is written. It will consist of four open theoretical questions based on the material presented in class. The answers will be evaluated on a scale interval 0-30. The oral exam is allowed only if the written test is passed. It is not mandatory. There will be a mid term exam and a final exam. The final score will be the average of the midterm and final scores.
Unità didattica 1
Programma
Cultural Sociology
Overview of the main sociological paradigms. The question of Social Change and the birth of modernity. Social organization and the formation of personality, the self. Deviance.
Overview of the main sociological paradigms. The question of Social Change and the birth of modernity. Social organization and the formation of personality, the self. Deviance.
Materiale di riferimento
George Ritzer, Introduction to Sociology, Sage 2013. (chapter 1-2-4-5-6-7-10-16); Mariolina Graziosi, The emotions industry in Italy, in The emotions industry, edited by Mira Moshe, Nova Publishers, 2014; Projecting Selves: From Insecurity to Reflection?, Current Sociology, March 2015. A copy of the two essays can be found on Ariel. Video-Films. Who take the esam for 12 credits should add the volume of Richard Senett, The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism, WW.Norton &C., 2000.
Unità didattica 2
Programma
Political Sociology
The modern State- individual rights- mass democracy and collective behaviour- nationalism, racism and social discrimination, social mouvements, political parties.
The modern State- individual rights- mass democracy and collective behaviour- nationalism, racism and social discrimination, social mouvements, political parties.
Materiale di riferimento
George Ritzer, Introdction to Sociology, Sage, 2013. (chapters 2-3-9-10-12-15). Richard Sennet, The Culture of the New Capitalism, Yale University Press, 2005; Video, Films.Who take the esam for 12 credits should add the volume of Richard Senett, The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism, WW.Norton &C., 2000.
Unità didattica 3
Programma
Economic Sociology
Unequality and Stratifications- the Concept of class- Social mobility-Poverty- Historical changes in the economy- Globalization and the economy- Consumption
Unequality and Stratifications- the Concept of class- Social mobility-Poverty- Historical changes in the economy- Globalization and the economy- Consumption
Materiale di riferimento
George Ritzer, Introdction to Sociology, Sage, 2013 (Chapters 8-14-15). Richard Sennet, The Culture of the New Capitalism, Yale University Press, 2005. Video, Films. Who take the esam for 12 credits should add the volume of Richard Senett, The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism, WW.Norton &C., 2000.
Prerequisiti
The exams are written. They will consist of four open theoretical questions based on the material requested. The answers will be evaluated on a scale interval 0-30. The oral exam is allowed only if the written test is passed. It is not mandatory.
Unità didattica 1
Programma
Cultural Sociology
Overview of the main sociological paradigms. The question of Social Change and the birth of modernity. Social organization and the formation of personality, the self. Deviance.
Overview of the main sociological paradigms. The question of Social Change and the birth of modernity. Social organization and the formation of personality, the self. Deviance.
Materiale di riferimento
George Ritzer, Introduction to Sociology, Sage 2013 o 2015. (chapter 1-2-4-5-6-7-10-16). George Ritzer, Contemporary Sociological Theory and its classical roots, The McGraw-Hill Companies, 2010 (chapter. 1,2,3).The emotions industry in Italy, in The emotions industry, edited by Mira Moshe, Nova Publishers, 2014; Projecting Selves: From Insecurity to Reflection?, Current Sociology, March 2015. A copy of the two essays can be found on Ariel.Who take the esam for 12 credits should add the volume of Richard Senett, The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism, WW.Norton &C., 2000.
Unità didattica 2
Programma
Political Sociology
The modern State- individual rights- mass democracy and collective behaviour- nationalism, racism and social discrimination, social mouvements, political parties
The modern State- individual rights- mass democracy and collective behaviour- nationalism, racism and social discrimination, social mouvements, political parties
Materiale di riferimento
George Ritzer, Introdction to Sociology, Sage, 2013. (chapters 2-3-9-10-12-15).Richard Sennet, The Culture of the New Capitalism, Yale University Press, 2005; G. Ritzer, Contemporary Sociological Theory and its Classical Roots, The Mc-Graw-Hill Companies, 2010 (chapters 4-8). Who take the esam for 12 credits should add the volume of Richard Senett, The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism, WW.Norton &C., 2000.
Unità didattica 3
Programma
Economic sociology
Unequality and Stratifications- the concept of class- social mobility- poverty- Historical changes in the economy- Globalization and the economy- consumption
Unequality and Stratifications- the concept of class- social mobility- poverty- Historical changes in the economy- Globalization and the economy- consumption
Materiale di riferimento
George Ritzer, Introdction to Sociology, Sage, 2013 (Chapters 8-12-13-14-15). Richard Sennet, The Culture of the New Capitalism, Yale University Press, 2005. George Ritzer, Contemporary sociological theory and its classical roots Mc-Graw-Hill Companies (chapters 4-5-9-10).Who take the esam for 12 credits should add the volume of Richard Senett, The Corrosion of Character: The Personal Consequences of Work in the New Capitalism, WW.Norton &C., 2000.
Moduli o unità didattiche
Unità didattica 1
SPS/07 - SOCIOLOGIA GENERALE - CFU: 3
Lezioni: 20 ore
Unità didattica 2
SPS/07 - SOCIOLOGIA GENERALE - CFU: 3
Lezioni: 20 ore
Unità didattica 3
SPS/07 - SOCIOLOGIA GENERALE - CFU: 3
Lezioni: 20 ore
Unità didattica 4
SPS/07 - SOCIOLOGIA GENERALE - CFU: 3
Studio e pratica individuale: 0 ore