The course belongs to the characterizing activities of the MA (“Sociological field") and is held by a Professor of the Department of Political Sciences. The course belongs to the scientific field of Sociology of political phenomena.
The course is aimed at providing students with: the specific knowledge through which the sociological approach analyses the main actors, processes and dynamics associated with the decision-making within complex organizations; the ability to understand the most relevant contemporary transformations in the reference context in relation to the ongoing social change; the ability to apply knowledge and understanding skills to specific contexts or case-studies aimed at critical and autonomous analysis.
The course aims to provide students with: the specific knowledge with which the sociological perspective defines and analyzes the social innovation and considers what phenomenon linked to political change in contemporary society; the ability to understand the most relevant contemporary transformations in the areas of reference in relation to the ongoing social change; the ability to apply knowledge and understanding skills to specific contexts or case-studies aimed at critical and autonomous analysis.
The basic knowledge of political sociology is suggested.
For this purpose any edition of a Handbook of Political Sociology may be used.
The course includes:
- 42 hours of taught class
- 6 hours for the presentation and discussion in the classroom of group papers
Combination of traditional lectures and classroom discussion of the project selected by each student.
The Course is organized into eight Didactic Units (UD):
UD1 – Social change, modernization and modernity
UD2 – Case studies
UD3 – Beyond modernity
UD4 – Social innovation
UD5 – New volunteering
UD6 - Social enterprise
UD7 – Collaborative economy
UD8 – Group power point presentations
Ricevimento: During the course of the lessons: Wednesday from 11:00 to 13:00. During the rest of the academic year: by appointment.
ANDREA FABRIZIO PIRNI (President)
STEFANO BONABELLO
ANDREA CATANZARO
AGOSTINO MASSA
LUCA RAFFINI
March 4th
