Sociology is the study of the social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. This course offers a general introduction to sociology, with the aim to understand and apply key sociological concepts and social theories.
The course aims to develop the knowledge and skills that are needed for students to analyze the organization of societies.
This objective will be accomplished through introducing students to the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology.
Aim of the course is to provide a general introduction to the study of sociology and the main social theories. The course aims to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for students to analyze the organization of societies, to question the social world and to reflect scientifically on social phenomena.
Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of general sociology; applying knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology to analyze the organization of societies; ability to examine with scientific methods socio-cultural phenomena; disciplinary communication skills; ability to understand classical problems of sociology.
- Sociological inquiry and models of society;
- Cultural and social functions of sociology;
- Logic of inquiry in sociology;
- The structure of social action; individual and social systems;
- Basic social systems in modern societies;
- Globalization and world society.
- The social construction of reality.
- Youth Studies.
Required literature:
First part
David Croteau, William Hoynes, Sociologia generale. Temi, concetti, strumenti, Milano, McGraw-Hill, (qualsiasi edizione)
Paolo Jedlowski, Il mondo in questione. Introduzione alla storia del pensiero sociologico, Milano, Carocci.
Monographic
choose one of the texts
Vincenza Pellegrino, Futuri possibili. Il domani nelle scienze sociali, Verona, ombrecorte.
Luisa Stagi, Sebastiano Benasso, Aggiungi un selfie a tavola, Milano Egea.
Elisa Giomi, Sveva Magaraggia, Relazioni brutali. Genere e violenza nella cultura mediale, Bologna, Il Mulino
Further readings will be shared on Aulaweb.
Ricevimento: the teacher receives at the end of the lesson and by appointment. channel updates 7jc181b Teams
LUISA STAGI (President)
SEBASTIANO BENASSO (President Substitute)
February 19, 2024
The exam includes a written part on the manuals and an oral part on the monographic book.
Learning results will be verified by written (semistructured) and oral examination, to check Knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology, disciplinary communication skills and ability to apply knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of sociology to analyze the organization of societies. Written examination is about Manuale di sociologia; oral examination is about all required literature. Written examination: the grades are on a scale of 30; it is necessary to have at least 18/30 in the written exam for the oral exam.
Slides, papers and other materials in English are available on request for international students. International students are also entitiled to take the exam in English.
