OVERVIEW

The course to introduce students to basic sociological concepts with a particular deepining related to sociological approaches to leisure and sport in modern societies. It will address leisure and sport in the context of social change, both historically and currently, particularly at nation-state level, but also at urban and international levels.

AIMS AND CONTENT

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Learn the fundamentals of sociological epistemology,
• Know the main trends of sociological theory;
• Knowing some of the major sociological issues related to modern society and contemporary planetary era.

TEACHING METHODS

conventional (lectures, exercises and group work)

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

1. What is sociology
2. the birth of modern society
3. The plot of the social fabric
4. Culture, Language and Communication
5. Social control, deviance and crime
6. Gender and age
7. Education and Education
8. Economy and Labour

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bagnasco, Barbagli, Cavalli, (2013) “Elementi di sociologia”, Il Mulino, Bologna.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

CATERINA ANSUINI (President)

MARIO SALISCI (President)

PAOLO LEVRERO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

LESSONS

Class schedule

GENERAL SOCIOLOGY

EXAMS

Exam schedule