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University of Zielona Góra, Poland

Faculty of Education, Psychology and Sociology

COURSES OFFERED IN ENGLISH

FOR ERASMUS+ STUDENTS

Subject area of studies: SOCIOLOGY

Bachelor degree studies

Academic Year 2017/2018

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Subject area of studies: Sociology

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Computer and information technology ............................................................................ 4

Contemporary sociological theories ................................................................................. 6

Cultural anthropology ....................................................................................................... 8

Economic sociology ......................................................................................................... 10

Foreign language I - english ............................................................................................ 12

Foreign language II - german .......................................................................................... 15

Foreign language III - french ........................................................................................... 17

The history of sociological thought I .............................................................................. 19

The history of sociological thought II ............................................................................. 21

Introduction to social research methodology ................................................................ 23

Introduction to sociology ................................................................................................ 25

Social micro- and mesostructures .................................................................................. 28

Monographic lecture - sociology of a body .................................................................... 30

Personnel strategies ....................................................................................................... 32

Social psychology ............................................................................................................ 34

Public relations ............................................................................................................... 36

Qualitative research methods ........................................................................................ 38

Quantitative research methods ...................................................................................... 40

Social aspects of popular music ...................................................................................... 42

Social macrostructures ................................................................................................... 44

Sociology of institutions and organizations .................................................................... 47

Sociology of marriage and family ................................................................................... 50

Sociology of work and occupation .................................................................................. 52

Computer-based data analysis - SPSS ............................................................................. 54

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Subject area of studies: SOCIOLOGY

BA degree studies

No. Course* ECTS Name of lecturer

1. Computer and information technology 2 Jarosław Wagner, PhD Elżbieta Kołodziejska, PhD

2. Contemporary sociological theories 6 Dorota Bazuń, PhD

3. Cultural Anthropology 5 Magdalena Pokrzyńska, PhD

4. Economic sociology 3 Anna Mielczarek-Żejmo, PhD

5. Foreign language I - English 4 Marzena Lachowicz, MA

6. Foreign language ii - German 4 Anna Kubrak, MA

7. Foreign language iii - French 4 Beata Burchardt, MA

8. The history of sociological thought I 6 Dorota Bazuń, PhD

9. The history of sociological thought II 6 Dorota Bazuń, PhD

10. Introductuin social research methodology 6 Dorota Szaban, PhD

11. Introduction to sociology 6 Dorota Bazuń, PhD Magdalena Pokrzyńska, PhD Joanna Frątczak-Mueller, PhD Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Assoc. Prof. Dorota Szaban, PhD

12. Social micro- and mesostructures 6 Magdalena Pokrzyńska, PhD

13. Monographic Lecture - Sociology of a body 2 Dorota Bazuń, PhD

14. Personnel strategies 5 Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Assoc. Prof.

15. Social psychology 3 Dorota Bazuń, PhD

16. Public relations 3 Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Assoc. Prof.

17. Qualitative research methods 6 Magdalena Pokrzyńska, PhD

18. Quantitative research methods 6 Dorota Szaban, PhD

19. Social aspects of popular music 3 Dorota Bazuń, PhD Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Assoc. Prof.

20. Social macrostructures 5 Anna Mielczarek-Żejmo, PhD

21. Sociology of Institutions and Organizations 5 Joanna Frątczak-Müller, PhD

22. Sociology of Marriage and Family 6 Joanna Frątczak-Müller, PhD

23. Sociology of Work and occupation 6 Joanna Frątczak-Müller, PhD Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Assoc. Prof.

24. Computer-based data analysis – SPSS 4 Dorota Szaban, PhD

* The subjects can be run every semester. In case there is not enough persons to make a group there will

be an individual class run during instructor hours.

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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Course code: 11.3-WP-SOC-TNF

Type of course: compulsory

Language of inst ruct ion : English

Director o f studies: Jarosław Wagner, PhD

Name of lecturer : Jarosław Wagner, PhD

Elżbieta Kołodziejska, PhD

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COURSE AIM:

This course aim is to prepare students to use of computer equipment and provides fundamental concepts for using PC based software.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

The basic knowledge about using a computer and an operating system.

COURSE CONTENTS:

Topics and workshops about: ICT; ICT in education, protection of intellectual property, safety in using computer and Internet, computer networks, programs: Microsoft Word, Open/Libre Office Write, Google Docs, Microsoft Excel, Open Office Calc; using Internet for searching data and for communication, preparing HTML websites, data base (Microsoft Access, Open Office Base); multimedia presentations (Microsoft PowerPoint, Open Office Impress);

TEACHING METHODS:

Lecture with demonstration, discussing the readings. Using on-line courses and blended learning. Workshops in a computer laboratory.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student: - has elementary knowledge about processes, tools and techniques of communication using ICT.

- can use different ICT sources of information.

- can search, select and organize data and make archives.

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- knows how to present the data using ICT.

- knows the influence of ICT on social and economic processes.

- can use ICT tools during studies and at work as well.

- knows the rules of protecting intellectual property and copyrights.

LEARNING OUTCOMES VERIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

Individual mark based on active participation during the course and on the project of a website or a multimedia presentation.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Student workload: godz. ECTS

1/ participating in the classes 30 1

2/ preparation of the project 10 1

3/ instructor hours 5

Total: 45

ECTS 2

RECOMMENDED READING:

1. John Walkenbach J., Tyson H., Groh M., Office 2010 Bible, Wiley Publishing, Indianapolis 2010.

2. Duckett J., HTML and CSS: Design and Build Websites, John Willey & Sons, Indianapolis 2011.

OPTIONAL READING:

1. Sosinsky B., Networking, Wiley Publishing, Indianapolis 2009.

2. Willard N., Cyber Savvy: Embracing Digital Safety and Civility, Corvin, California 2012.

REMARKS:

*Means that the subject can be run every semester, in case there is not enough persons to make a group there will be individual class run during instructor hours.

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CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-WTS



Director o f studies: Dorota Bazuń, PhD

Name of lecturer : Dorota Bazuń, PhD


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* Exam (written)

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Clas s 30 2 Grade

COURSE AIM:

The course aim is introduction to contemporary sociological theories.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

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COURSE CONTENTS:

Functionalism and neofunctionalism;

Social exchange theory,

Postmodernism,

Symbolic interactionism versions: ethnomethodology, dramaturgical perspective;

Conflict theory;

Critical theory;

Feminist theory;

Structuration theory;

P. Bourdiu’s social theory.

TEACHING METHODS:

Lecture: lecturing and Power Point presentation.

Classes: discussing the readings, working out issues in groups.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

After the course the students should:

a) know main conceptions of the contemporary sociological theory;

b) feel familiar with the ideas which influenced modern theories;

c) be able to make use of the knowledge during writing their papers and preparing presentations.

d) be able to discuss some topics connected to selected contemporary sociological theories.


Lecture: written exam.

Classes: grade of: a) student activities and participation in discussions during class, b) written essay. The final mark is on average of those three components (a+b).

Final grades of the course will be assigned according to the following scale:

50% of final course grade is mark of classes and 50% of final course grade is an exam’s mark.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Full-time studies:

Student workload: hours ECTS

1/ participation in classes/lectures 60 2

2/ preparation to the classes 45 2

3/ writting an essay 15 1


5/ preparation to the exam 15 1

Total: 140

ECTS 6


1. Turner Jonathan H., The Structure of Sociological Theory, Wadsworth 1998.

OPTIONAL READING: 1. Ritzer George, Frontiers of Social Theory. New York: Columbia University Press, 1988.

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CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY Course code: 14.7-WP-SOC-AKUL

Type of cour se: compulsory


Director o f studies: Magdalena Pokrzyńska, PhD

Name of lecturer : Magdalena Pokrzyńska, PhD


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COURSE AIM:

Is to give a student spossibility to obtain anthropological competences so they could avoid “over-socialized” vision of society and culture.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

No special prerequisites

COURSE CONTENTS:

Anti-naturalistic character of cultural anthropology as a social science.

Beginnings of anthropological thinking – its historical and elementary matters.

Initiation of relativistic point in estimating strange, abroad cultures.

Understanding cultures as ideative reality.

Main issues of classical and contemporary anthropology.

TEACHING METHODS:

Lecture with discussion. Demonstrating - teaching through examples and case studies description.

Multimedia learning process – using Power Point presentations, use of filmstrips, recordings etc.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student is able to recognize and interpret historical and contemporary socio-cultural phenomena.

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He/she gains the basic knowledge about traditional (that means: tribal and folk) cultures as well as about new complex sociocultural phenomena in Europe (and the areas influenced by European culture).

The student has knowledge about research methods used in anthropology.


Individual assessment based on active participation during the course and written essay.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Student workload hours ECTS 1/ participating in classes and

lectures 60 2


3/ preparation of the essay 30 1

4/ instructor hours 10 1

Total: 120

ECTS 5


1. Barnard A., History and Theory in Anthropology, Cambridge 2000.

2. Benedict R., Patterns of Culture, New York 1934.

3. Clifford J., The Predicament of Culture. Twentieth Century Ethnography, Literature and Art, Cambridge 1988.

4. Gennep van A., The Rites of Passage, London 1977

5. Hemmersley M., Atkinson P., Ethnography. Principles in Practice, London 1995.

6. Mead M., Culture and Commitment. A Study of the Generation Gap, 1970.

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OPTIONAL READING:

1. Geertz C., Local Knowledge. Further Essays in Interpretative Anthropology, New York 1983.

2. Malinowski, B., Argonauts of the Western Pacific: An account of native enterprise and adventure in the Archipelagoes of Melanesian New Guinea, London 1922.

3. Sahlins M., Islands of History, Chicago 1985.

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ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-SOEK

Type of course: optional


Director o f studies: Anna Mielczarek-Żejmo, PhD

Name of lecturer : Anna Mielczarek-Żejmo, PhD


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COURSE AIM:

To acquaint students with general ideas of an economic sociology and preparing them to identifying and analyzing social processes in contemporary economy.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:


COURSE CONTENTS:

Conception of human being in economy (theoretical perspectives).

The main actors of economic sphere. A country and economy.

Social justice.

Socio-economic development and it’s factors.

Culture as a factor of economic development.

Variety of capiltalism.

Authorities and economy. Authorities and keeping distance.

Individualism and collectivism and economy.

Ethos of work in Poland and in the other countries.

TEACHING METHODS:

Lectures: Lecture with discussion. Demonstrating - teaching through examples and case studies description.

Classes: class discussion. Small groups discussion. Open textbook study.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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The student can identify main actors of a market and particularly: a state, transnational economic institutions etc.

The student knows the most important theories about economic aspects and their influence on societies. The student can identify factors which influenced economic systems in the past and nowadays. The student can formulate her/his ideas (in oral and written way) about economic aspects and institutions. The student can use ideas and theories of economic sociology to analyze chosen case studies.


Lecture: Written examination in form of a test. The assessment is performed in accordance with the point grading scale. Classes: Individual assessment based on active participation during the course. Assessed by a grade on the basis of submission of a group/or individual research paper.

The final grade is average of lecture and classes grades.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:




3/ preparation a paper 10 1


Total: 65

ECTS 3


1. Hofstede G., Cultures and Organizations.Software of the Mind, McGraw-Hill, London 1994.

OPTIONAL READING:

1. Bell D., The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism, Basic Books, New York 1976.

2. Polanyi K., The Great Transformation, The political and economic origins of our time, Beacon Press, Boston 2001.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE I - ENGLISH Course code: 09.0-WP-SOC-JOBC



Director o f studies: Marzena Lachowicz, MA

Name of lecturer : Marzena Lachowicz, MA


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The aim of the course is to master the language and communicative competence on the B2 level (CEFR) to the degree enabling:

- the use of the foreign language for the purpose of studying, particularly for effective work with various foreign source materials, media, scientific and specialist literature,

- studying abroad,

- professional and scientific work with the use of foreign language.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

B1 level of English

COURSE CONTENTS:

1. Studies and studying: structure and functioning of universities in Poland and English speaking countries.

2. Individuals and society: social problems, migration, human rights, crime, statistics.

3. Work - employment and unemployment: job interview, working abroad, formal letters.

4. Media, mass-culture, entertainment.

5. Social behaviour, family life.

TEACHING METHODS:

Communicative method, class discussion, group discussion, reading and translating scientific texts, group work, presentations, textbook assignments

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students can independently find information and materials needed to conduct simple sociological analyses with the use of various foreign language sources.

Students can express simple independent opinions in English (in writing and speaking)

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Attending classes ( two absences per term at maximum), doing tasks, making projects and passing mid-term tests involving the four skills.

Final exams checking the level of students’ language competence within reading, writing, listening and speaking.

Scores: Reading: 25 p. Speaking: 25 p. Listening: 25 p. Writing: 25 p. -------------------------------------------------- Total: 100 p. Assessment criteria: 51 – 60 p. – 3,0 61 – 70 p. – 3,5 71 – 80 p. - 4,0 81 – 90 p. - 4,5 91 – 100 p. – 5,0

STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Students workload: Hours

1/ participating in classes 30

2/ preparation to classes 15

3) preparation multimedial presentation

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4) presentation 2

5) preparation to the exam and exam 17

Altogether 90 hours

ECTS 4


1. Oxenden C., Latham-Koenig C., New English File Intermediate, Oxford University Press,

2009

2. Oxenden C., Latham-Koenig C., New English File Upper intermediate, Oxford University

Press, 2009

3. Murphy R., English Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press, 1997

4. Matejko I., John-Jankowska B., A Selection of Sociological Problems in English, Tychy

2006

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OPTIONAL READING:

1. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman, 2004

REMARKS: -


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FOREIGN LANGUAGE II -GERMAN Course code: 09.0-WP-SOC-JOBC


Language of inst ruct ion : German

Director o f studies: Anna Kubrak, MA

Name of lecturer : Anna Kubrak, MA


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- studying abroad,


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

B1 level of German

COURSE CONTENTS:

1. Studies and studying: structure and functioning of universities in Poland and Germany.

2. Individuals and society: social problems, migration, human rights, crime, statistics.

3. Work - employment and unemployment: job interview, working abroad, formal letters.

4. Media, mass-culture, entertainment.

5. Social behaviour, family life.

TEACHING METHODS:

Communicative method, class discussion, group discussion, reading and translating scientific texts, group work, presentations, textbook assignments

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:


Students can express simple independent opinions in German (in writing and speaking)

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Scores:

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2/ preparation to classes 15


18

4) presentation 2


Altogether 90 hours

ECTS 4


1. DaF kompakt A1-B1 Kursbuch mit 3 Audio-CDs + Übungsbuch mit 2 Audio-

CDs,Verlag Klett,2011

2. MEMO Lehr-und Übungsbuch mit 2CDs,Wortschatz- und Fertigkeitstrainin zum

Zertifikat Deutsch als Fremdsprache +MEMO Lernwortschatz Deutsch-

Polnisch,VerlagLangenscheidt,2006.

3. em Hauptkurs + Arbeitsbuch mit 2CDs,Max Hueber Verlag,2009

OPTIONAL READING: 1. em Brückenkurs-Deutsch als Fremdsprache für die Mittelstufe mit 2CDs

+Arbeitsbuch,Max Hueber Verlag,2006.

2. Mary L.Apelt,Hans-Peter Apelt,Margot Wagner - Grammatik a la carte!-Das Übungsbuch

zur Grundgrammatik Deutsch,Verlag Moritz Diesterweg/Verlag Sauerländer

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE III - FRENCH Course code: 09.0-WP-SOC-JOBC


Language of inst ruct ion : French

Director o f studies: Beata Burchardt, MA

Name of lecturer : Beata Burchardt, MA


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COURSE AIM:



- studying abroad,


ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

B1 level of French

COURSE CONTENTS:

Studies and studying: structure and functioning of universities in Poland and France.

Individuals and society: social problems, migration, human rights, crime, statistics.

Work - employment and unemployment: job interview, working abroad, formal letters.

Media, mass-culture, entertainment.

Social behaviour, family life.

TEACHING METHODS:

Communicative method, class discussion, group discussion, reading and translating scientific texts, group work, presentations, textbook assignments.

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Students can express simple independent opinions in French (in writing and speaking)

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STUDENT WORKLOAD:



2/ preparation in classes 15


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4) presentation 2


Altogether 90 hours

ECTS 4


1. Grammaire 350 exercises, Hachette

2. Volte Aline, Belleville 2. Exercises, Novella

3. Gallier Thiery, Grand-Clement Odile, Belleville 2, Novella

OPTIONAL READING: 1. Handouts given by a teacher.

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THE HISTORY OF SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT I Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-HMS1






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Clas s 30 2 4. Grade

COURSE AIM:

To familiarize students with the classical social theories.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

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COURSE CONTENTS:

Classical Greek society and social thought.

Feudal Society and Its Ideology.

the Renaissance utopian ideas.

John Locke and Thomas Hobbes ideas.

The Enlightenment.

The industrial society – Claude Saint Simon.

TEACHING METHODS:



LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Student can define main issues of classical sociological theory, knows main ideas of social philosophers and have an organized knowledge of social conceptions development. The student knows the place of sociology among other sciences. The student knows assumptions of pre-sociological theories.

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Using examples from media and from personal experiences . The student can use social theories as a tool of explanation. The student can express her/his thoughts in writing and speaking (discussions about readings, writing test and exam, writing an essay). The student can cooperate with the others in case of working out issues. The student can differ interpretations of theories and can discuss it using arguments and is ready to listen arguments of other students. As a result the student will be able to explain different approaches and their critiques in the sociological theory.




Final grades of the course will be assigned according to the following scale:

50% of final course grade is mark of classes and 50% of final course grade is an exam’s mark.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:




3/ writting papers 15 1


5/ preparation to an exam 15 1

Total: 140

ECTS 6


1. Szacki Jerzy, History of Social Thought, Aldwych Press Ltd, 1979.

OPTIONAL READING: 1. Emory Stephen Bogardus, A History of Social Thought, University of Southern

California Press,

2. Raymond Aron, Main Currents in Sociological Thought, Transaction Publishers, 2009.

3. (http://books.google.pl/books?id=-HVd1cS7e-gC&printsec=frontcover&hl=pl&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false)

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THE HISTORY OF SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT II Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-HMS2






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6

Clas s 30 2 Grade

COURSE AIM:

“The history of social thought” aim is to familiarize students with the classical social theories and classical social philosophy.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

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COURSE CONTENTS:

Positivism - August Comte.

Evolutionism – Herbert Spencer.

Marx and Engels and the radical critique of capitalist patriarchy.

Sociologism – Emile Durkheim.

Psychologism and its social conceptions.

Social action through interpretive means – Max Weber.

Humanistic sociology – Florian Znaniecki.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student knows main ideas of social philosophers and have an organized knowledge of social conceptions development.

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The student knows ideas of social philosophers and know the place of sociology among other sciences.

The student knows assumptions of sociological theories.

Using examples from media and from personal experiences the student can use social theories as a tool of explanation.

The student can express her/his thoughts in writing and speaking (discussions about readings, writing test and exam, writing an essay).

The student can cooperate with the others in case of working out issues.

The student can differ interpretations of theories and can discuss it using arguments and is ready to listen arguments of other students.




Final grade of the course will be assigned according to the following scale:

50% is mark of classes and 50% is an exam’s mark.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:




3/ writting paper 15 1



Total: 140

ECTS 6


Szacki Jerzy, History of Social Thought, Aldwych Press Ltd, 1979.

OPTIONAL READING: 1. Emory Stephen Bogardus, A History of Social Thought, University of Southern California

Press,

2. Raymond Aron, Main Currents in Sociological Thought, Transaction Publishers, 2009.

(http://books.google.pl/books?id=-HVd1cS7e-gC&printsec=frontcover&hl=pl&source=gbs_ge_summary_r&cad=0#v=onepage&q&f=false)

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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-EMET



Director o f studies: Dorota Szaban, PhD

Name of lecturer : Dorota Szaban, PhD


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Clas s 30 2 Grade

COURSE AIM:

Presentation of the principles of a science, especially social science. Introduction to planing and conducting a social research (this course is step-by-step guide how to plan methodological correct research).

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:


COURSE CONTENTS:

The basic notions and elementary rules of sociological methodology. The cognitive and social functions of scientific knowledge are presented. Students will be acquainted with concepts of science, process and rules of scientific study, the structure and functions of scientific theories

TEACHING METHODS:

Academically supervised student-governed problem oriented project work. Explaining and lecturing with elements of discussion.

Lecture with discussion

Multimedia learning process – using Power Point presentations, use of filmstrips, recordings etc. Open textbook study.

Class/group project.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students understand the basic principles of research methodology. Students are acquainted with basic information on what is the science and how to run research process. Students are able to

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prepare a research project using methodological criteria. Students can define and ask correct questions and chose a right method to solve sociological problem.


Lecture: Written examination in form of a test. The assessment is performed in accordance with the 5-point grading scale. Classes: Individual assessment based on active participation during the course. Project report plus group oral defense of the project report.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:




3/ writting papers 18 1



Total: 140

ECTS 6


1. E. Babbie, Basic of the social research. Chapman University, Wadswarth 2009. 2. D. Silverman, Interpreting Qualitative Data. Methods for Analysing Talk, Text and Interaction,

Thousand Oaks, London 2001. 3. D. Silverman, Doing Qualitative Research, Thousand Oaks, London 2000.

OPTIONAL READING: 1. A. Ryman, Social Research Methods. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2001. 2. J. Gerring, Social Science Methodology, Cambridge 2001. 3. P. Clough, C. Nutbrown, A Student's Guide to Methodology, London 2007.

REMARKS:


http://www.amazon.ca/Students-Guide-Methodology-Peter-Clough/dp/1412929121/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1335993418&sr=1-4

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INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-WDS



Director o f studies:

Dorota Bazuń, PhD

Name of lecturers :

Dorota Bazuń, PhD

Magdalena Pokrzyńska, PhD

Joanna Frątczak-Mueller, PhD

Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Assoc. Prof.

Dorota Szaban, PhD


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6 Lect ure 30 2

* Exam

Clas s 30 2 grade

COURSE AIM:

To make students familiar with basic sociological ideas and definitions used to describe social life and social processes.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

No special prerequisites.

COURSE CONTENTS:

Lectures: 1. A human as a social being. 2. Social perspective and social imagination. 3. Sociology and its’ functions. 4. Social structure and its’ components. 5. Social positions, social roles and social status. 6. Social mobility and different types of societies.

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7. Social institutions and the process of institutionalization. Classes

1. Social collectivities. A social group as an example of organized social collectivity. 2. Social categories and types. The structure of different groups. 3. Social ties in different groups. 4. Social interactions and types of interactions. 5. The process of social control. 6. The socialization process. Elements of socialization. Types of socialization.

TEACHING METHODS:

Lectures: Explaining and lecturing. Lecture with discussion. Multimedia learning process.

Classes: Some classes will be a discussion of critical and analytical terms and methods of sociology. Small groups discussion.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student knows the most important sociological terms, ideas and definitions.

The student knows how to differ social processes from the other types of them. The student knows the position and functions of sociology among sciences and the arts.

The student has basic knowledge about social structures, social institutions and their mutual relations.

The student knows the types of social ties and their functions and importance for different types of social groups and communities.

The student is able to apply the social terms and social categories to analyze social situations.

The student is able to cooperate with the others in group discussion and group tasks.

The student can collect and select useful information and present it during classes.


Lecture: individual oral examination.

Classes: Take-home essay on a lecturer-decided topic (5-6 pages).

The final grade is average of the lecture and classes.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:


1/ participating in classes/lectures 60 2


3/ preparation an essay 25 1


Total: 140

ECTS 6


1. Giddens A., Sociology, Cambridge, 2006. 2. Macionis J., Sociology (3rd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1991. 3. Ritzer G., Goodman D. J., Sociological Theory, Sixth Edition. McGraw Hill, 2004.

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4. Scott J., Marshal G., A Dictionary of Sociology, Oxford 2005.

OPTIONAL READING:

1. Haralambos M., Holborn M., Sociology. Themes and Perspectives, Collins 2008.

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SOCIAL MICRO- AND MESOSTRUCTURES Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-MSSP1






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COURSE AIM:

Knowledge of basic conceptions and theories, which are useful on a field of sociology of small structures. Analyzing basic social processes. Knowledge of territorial aspects of social life and interpretation of local and regional problems from sociological perspective.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:


COURSE CONTENTS:

Microsociology as part of sociology. Conceptions of small group (Durkheim, Simmel) and primary group (Cooley) and their theoretical status. Territorial community – concepts and theoretical interpretations. Country as local community. Region, regionalism. Macrostructure and local structure. Elicitation of local communities. Problems of local development. Processes of migration. Specificity of territorial community in Western Poland.

TEACHING METHODS:

Explaining and lecturing

Demonstrating - teaching through examples and case studies description.

Lecture with discussion. Mind mapping.

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The student understands social nature of relations between people – individuals, groups and social institutions. He/she is able to name them and to describe as well as point out their consequences in social life. The student has general knowledge about social structure, processes of functioning of small groups, social status, social bonds, social and individual identity. He/she has knowledge of territorial aspects of social life and interpretation of local and regional problems from sociological perspective. He/she is able to describe processes of changes of territorial groups and analyse local phenomena.


Individual oral exam. Individual assessment based on active participation during the course. Active participation is defined as reading literature, participating in minimum 80% of course sessions, and contributing to the discussion session. Preparing presentation about selected topic.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:


1/ participating in lectures/classes 60 2


3/ preparation the presentation 25 1


Total: 140

ECTS 6


1. Giddens A., Sociology, Cambridge, 2006. 2. Macionis J., Sociology (3rd ed.). Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey: Prentice Hall, 1991.

OPTIONAL READING: 1. Crow A., Community Life: Introduction to Local Social Relationships (Studies in Sociology),

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MONOGRAPHIC LECTURE - SOCIOLOGY OF A BODY Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-WMON






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Lect ure 30 2 * Pass/Fail 2

COURSE AIM:

To acquaint students with the most important ideas and theories of sociology of the body. Students are familiar with representations and social uses of the human body in modern societies.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:


COURSE CONTENTS:

Brief history of sociology of the body. Contemporary theories about body as a social phenomenon: f.e. P. Bourdieu, M. Faucault, J. Baudrillard. How social institutions and systems become embodied in individuals. The body as a social/individual construction. How socioeconomic status can be evidenced through bodily markers. Social institutions and systems become embedded in the body in another way: frameworks, or ways of seeing the world. The body and a mass culture. The body and oppression. The body as a capital.

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Lecture with discussion.

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The student knows the most important topics and theories of sociology of the body. The student’s knowledge about sociology of the body is better organized. The student can use the knowledge and present it in take-home essay.


Assessed on a Passed/Failed basis only: no specific grade is awarded. 4 page take-home essay, lecturer-decided topic.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Student’s overolad: hours ECTS

1/ participating in lectures 30 1

2/ writting a Take-home essay 5

Total: 35

ECTS 1


Shilling Ch., The Body and Social Theory, Sage Press 1993.

OPTIONAL READING: Malacrida C., Low J., Sociology of the Body, Oxford 2008.

REMARKS:

Students can discus and propose the title of essay with the lecturer, in case of no propositions the title will be given by the lecturer.


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PERSONNEL STRATEGIES Course code: 14.3-WP-SOC-SPR

Type of course: Optional


Director o f studies: Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Assoc. Prof.

Name of lecturer : Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Assoc. Prof.


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Lect ure 30 2

* Grade

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Clas s 30 2 Grade

COURSE AIM:

The preparation of participants to the prosecution of the function of the specialist to matters of personnel manager and other functions connected with management.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

No special requirements.

COURSE CONTENTS:

LECTURE: 1. Theoretical foundations of the personnel strategies. 2. Anthropological foundations of the personnel strategies. 3. The culture and the development. 4. Collective activities and the development.

CLASSES: 1. The teamwork. 2. The planning of human resources. 3. The recruitment and the selection of personnel. 4. The development of workers and the job management, industrial training.

TEACHING METHODS:

Lecture: Demonstrating - teaching through examples and case studies description. Classes: Analyzing case studies. Role playing and scenario analyzed during classes.

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The student has a fundamental knowledge about various types of organizations, especially about human resources management. The student can use his / her knowledge in the organizing staff processes (human resources planning, recruitment, selection, job assessment).


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Project report plus individual oral defense of the project report.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Student workload: hours ECTS 1/ participating in lectures and

classes 60 2

2/ preparation to classes 30 1



Total: 115

ECTS 5


1. Berman Evan (red.) (2006), Human Recource Management in Public Service, Thousand Oaks – London – New Delhi.

OPTIONAL READING: 2. Drucker Peter, Managing the Non – Profit Organization, New York 1990.

3. Katzenbach Jon R., Real Change Leaders, London 1996.

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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Course code: 14.4-WP-SOCP-PSSP-C






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COURSE AIM:

To present and discuss basic information about social psychology, psychology of social influence, cultural differences psychology.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:


COURSE CONTENTS:

1. Social psychology subject

2. Famous social experiments and it’s consequences

3. Methods of social influence.

4. Susceptability and resistence to social influence.

5. Persuasion, propaganda and manipulation in social relations.

6. The social influence and manipulation methods at work.

TEACHING METHODS:

Some classes will be a discussion of critical and analytical terms and methods of social influence.

Demonstrating - teaching through examples and case studies description. Role playing and scenario analysing during classes. Textbook assignments.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student knows:

a) the methods of social influence and the data of psychological research about the efectiveness of the methods as well.

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b) about dangers of manipulation methods in case of individual and social aspects of life.

The student can:

a) formulate his own opinions about social and individual life and motivations on the basis of social psychology.

b) support his opinions using the knowledge about social influence.

Social skills: The student knows the value of permanent educational development in case of social influence.


Assessed on the basis of: a) submitting an essay on topics related to the methods of social influence; b) preparing short multimedial presentation about one student-chosen method of social influence; c) Individual assessment based on active participation during the course.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Student’s workload: godz. ECTS

1/ participating in classes 30 1

2/ preparation to the classes 18 1 3/ preparation a paper and a multimedia

presentation 10 1

4/ instruction hours 5

Altogether number of hours : 63

ECTS 3


1. Aronson E., Wilson T.D, Akert R.M., Social Psychology, 2004.

OPTIONAL READING: 2. Zimbardo Ph.,The Psychology of Attitude Change and Social Influence. New York:

McGraw-Hill, 1991.

3. Zimbardo Ph., Influencing Attitudes and Changing Behavior (2nd ed.). Reading, MA: Addison Wesley, 1977.

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PUBLIC RELATIONS Course code: 15.3-WP-SOC-TKWZ

Type of course: Optional


Director o f studies: Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Assoc. Prof.

Name of lecturer : Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Assoc. Prof.


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COURSE AIM:

The aim of the classes is to prepare participants to use the knowledge from the range of the sociology, the social psychology and related disciplines in the formation of the image of economical, political and cultural organizations. Participants conquer following skills: self-presentation, the exertion of the influence on other, the leadership of public discussions, defence against the manipulation, the projection and the leadership of social campaigns.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

No special prerequisites.

COURSE CONTENTS:

1. Techniques of self-presentation. 2. Eristic techniques. 3. The cooperation with media. 4. The organization of meetings. 5. The formation of the image of the person. 6. The formation of the image of the public institution. 7. The public critique and the defense of the image.

TEACHING METHODS:

Academically supervised student-governed problem oriented project work. Demonstrating - teaching through examples and case studies description. Role playing and scenario analyzing during classes. Problem solving and case studies

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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The student can use her/his knowledge and social abilities to form the image of the person and organization. He or she can also prepare and conduct the social campaigns.


Project report plus individual oral defense of the project report.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Student workload: hours. ECTS





Total: 65

ECTS 3


1. F. P. Seitel, Practice of Public Relations, Pearson, New Jersey 2004. (Polish translation also available).

2. G. M. Broom, Cutlip and Center's Effective Public Relations, Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice-Hall, 2001.

3. Lull J., Hinerman S. (red.), (1997), Media Scandals. Morality and Desire in the Popular Culture Marketplace. New York.

OPTIONAL READING: :

1. Sernovitz, G. Kawasaki, S. Godin, Word of Mouth Marketing: How Smart Companies Get People Talking, Kaplan Publishing, 2009.

2. D. Meerman Scott, The New Rules of Marketing & PR: How to Use Social Media, Online Video, Mobile Applications, Blogs, News Releases, and Viral Marketing to Reach Buyers Directly, Jon Wiley & Sons, 2007.

3. Ch. Barger, The Social Media Strategist: Build a Successful Program from the Inside Out, McGrow Hill Professional, 2011.

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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-MBJ

Type of cour se: compulsory





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Clas s 30 2 grade

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To familiarize the student with techniques and methods of qualitative research and preparing a project of research using such methods.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:


COURSE CONTENTS:

Qualitative interviews. Loose interview. Narrative interview. Focus interview.

Observation.

Photography analyzing as a method.

Biographic method.

Analysis of data of qualitative research.

TEACHING METHODS:

Explaining and lecturing. Demonstrating - teaching through examples and case studies description.

Class/group/individual research project.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student knows basic methods and techniques of qualitative research and is able to recommend one of them to apply in the research project.

He/she is able to prepare a research project, realize it and interpret as well as present outcomes of research.

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Lecture: Individual oral exam.

Class: Active participation is defined as reading course literature, participating in minimum 80% of course sessions, and contributing to the discussion session. Project report.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Student workload godz. ECTS



3/ preparation the project 50 2


Total: 140

ECTS 6


1. Angrosino, Doing Ethnographic and Observational Research, London 2007.

2. Banks M., Using Visual Data in Qualitative Research, London 2007.

3. Charmaz K., Constructing Grounded Theory. A Practical Guide Through Qualitative Analysis, London 2006.

4. Denzin K. N., Lincoln Y. S. (eds.), The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research, London 2005.

5. Flick U., Designing Qualitative Research, London 2007.

OPTIONAL READING:

1. Babbie E., The Basics of Social Research, 2005.

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QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-MBI






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To instruct students in techniques and methods of quantitative research methods in sociology. The main part of the course is focused on surveys. To get students acquainted with subsequent steps of conducting a survey.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:


COURSE CONTENTS:

Quantitative research methods in sociology – interviews, CATI, CAPI, CAWI, mailed survey, self-collected data survey.

Representative surveys.

Type of questions in a questionnaire. Conditions of conducting a survey – the role of the place, social environment.

Interview results.

Longitudinal studies.

Non-response rate. Interviewer’s effect.

TEACHING METHODS:

Academically supervised student-governed problem oriented project work. Explaining and lecturing

Lecture with discussion

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Multimedia learning process – using Power Point presentations, use of filmstrips, recordings etc. Open textbook study.

Class/group project.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Students are acquainted with a spectrum of quantitative methods of data collection in social sciences. Students know how to conduct sociological survey using many different methods. Students are able to project step-by step quantitative research.


Written examination in form of a test. The assessment is performed in accordance with the 5-point grading scale. Individual assessment based on active participation during the course. Project report plus group oral defense of the project report.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:




3/ preparation and undertaking a project 30 1



Total: 140

ECTS 6


1. D. Silverman, Doing Qualitative Research, Thousand Oaks, London 2000.

OPTIONAL READING: 1. E. Babbie, Basic of the social research. Chapman University, Wadswarth 2009. 2. D. Silverman, Interpreting Qualitative Data. Methods for Analysing Talk, Text and Interaction,

Thousand Oaks, London 2001.

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The most classes are group workshops in case of individual student the work will be done individually and the topic a bit simplified.


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SOCIAL ASPECTS OF POPULAR MUSIC Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-PDW





Mariusz Kwiatkowski, Assoc. Prof.


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Lect ure 30 2 * 3. Grade

3

COURSE AIM:

The course’s aim is to present some sociological aspects, problems and topics on the basis of popular culture and popular music phenomena.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

The programme is designed especially for students who are interested in social sciences: sociology, pedagogical studies, political science although the students of technical studies are welcomed to.

COURSE CONTENTS:

1. How does music affect society?

2. Music and relations between generations.

3. Crowd, an audience and community? Why mass events are so popular?

4. A music band as a task group. Factors of long lasting success of a music band.

5. The power of a bard. Social role of bard and charismatic leadership.

6. The kitsch and it’s popularity.

7. From a song to an oratorio. Music career as a challenge and development.

8. Music and a group identity. Subculture groups and music.

9. Musicians and their attempts to make the world better.

10. Music and drugs.

11. Music and stereotypes.

12. How do changes in society affect music?

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TEACHING METHODS:

Lecture with discussion. Demonstrating - teaching through examples and case studies description.

Multimedia learning process – using Power Point presentations, use of filmstrips, recordings etc.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student: a) knows and understands basic social ideas useful in description and analyzing music phenomena; b) has general knowledge about cultural differences and their influence on music styles and the reception of music in different societies; c) can formulate his ideas and opinions about selected topics about music; d) respects the others opinions about music and culture even if the opinions are different then her/his own.


Assessed on the basis of submitting a 5-page research essay on topic related to one of lectures content.

As optional is possible preparing 30 min presentation about social aspects of music from student’s country.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Students workload: hours ECTS


2/ preparation essay/presentation 10 1


Total: 50

ECTS 3


1. Martin P. J., Sounds and Society: Themes in the Sociology of Music, Manchester University Press, 1995.

OPTIONAL READING:

1. Popular Music and Society, selected articles from the magazine.

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SOCIAL MACROSTRUCTURES Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-SMAK



Director o f studies: Anna Mielczarek-Żejmo, PhD

Name of lecturer : Anna Mielczarek-Żejmo, PhD


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Lect ure 30 2

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5

Clas s 30 2 Grade

COURSE AIM:

The main aim of the course is teaching students the elements of macro analysis of society, especially those necessary in research and description of social structure. It is assumed that students will be able familiar with various theoretical prospects in understanding society.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:


COURSE CONTENTS:

LECTURES:

The conception of social structure. Theories of classes: a) Karl Marx, b) neomarxists, c) Max Weber, d) neo-weberian conceptions. The middle class – definitions, conceptions. The middle class in Poland. Social movements. CLASSES:

Social stratification. Stratification in Poland during transformation process. Social classes. Social classes in Poland during transformation process. Class structure. The death of classes conception. Underclass Questions of social mobility. Social mobility in Poland during transformation.

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Inteligentsia. Nation and ethnical groups. Nation and ethnical groups in Poland. Processes of European integration.

TEACHING METHODS:

LECTURE:

Lecture with discussion.

CLASSES:

Discussing the readings, work group and discussions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

A student has a general knowledge about social structures and knows theories and results of research about the structures. The student knows social differences and lack of equality and its’ influence on existing and functioning social groups. The student knows the basics about economy and its’ influence on social structures and social mobility. The student knows the most important changes of social structures in Polish society and can formulate her/his own opinions about it and analyze it by using theories and selected data. The student can search, collect and synthesize information about phenomena of social structure and can use it during discussion and preparing take-home papers.


Final grade is average of exam and classes grade. Individual written exam in form of test. Classes grade is average of: a) mark because of active participating in class discussions; b) take-home group written paper (small groups 3-4 persons).

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STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Students workload: hours ECTS



3/ preparation a paper 15 1


Altogether hours: 125

ECTS 5


1. Słomczyński K.M. (red.), Social Structure: Changes and Linkages. The Advanced Phase of the Post-Communist Transition In Poland, Wydawnictwo Instytutu Filozofii i Socjologii Polskiej Akademii Nauk, Warszawa 2002.

OPTIONAL READING:

1. Goldthorpe J.H., Social mobility and class structure in modern Britain, Clarendon Press, Oxford 1980.

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2. Adamski, P. Machonin, W. Zapf (red.), Structural Change and Modernization in Post-Socialist Societies, red. W. “Krämer”, Hamburg 2002.

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SOCIOLOGY OF INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-SIIO


Language of inst ruct i on : English

Director o f studies: Joanna Frątczak-Müller, PhD

Name of lecturer : Joanna Frątczak-Müller, PhD


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Lect ure 30 2

* grade

5

Clas s 30 2 grade

COURSE AIM:

The aim of the subject is providing students with complex knowledge of functioning social organizations. The extra aim is preparing students for implementing knowledge of organizations and peoples organizational behaviours in social life.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:


COURSE CONTENTS:

Lecture:

1. Organizations. Elements of organizations, relations, structures, basic processes

2. New institutionalism

3. Theory of organizations

4. Participation in organizations

5. Organizations and their environment

6. Types of organizations

7. Network of organizations

Classes:

1. Institutionalisation process

2. Social structure of organizations

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3. Management of human resources

4. Processes of communication

5. Motivation in organization

6. Organizational culture.

TEACHING METHODS:

Lecture: lecture with discussion.

Class: class discussion. Small groups discussion. Multimedia learning process – using Power Point presentations, use of filmstrips, recordings etc. Open textbook study. Problem solving or case studies.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student knows the theories of organizations and can use them to analyzing different types of them.

She/He can define basic relations, structures and processes of organizations and he has elementary knowledge how to manage of organizational change.

The student knows how to work in groups and present his/her knowledge and opinions about theories of organizacions in oral and in written way.

The student knows how to collect data and information about organizations.


Class: Credit with grade on the basis of presentation and written papers. The class will be divided up into discussion/presentation groups. Students will organize and prepare oral presentations and demonstrations to the class explaining assigned chapters from the texts. Each student is likely to make one presentation during the semester.

Lecture: written examination.

Final grade will be the average of class and exam credit.

STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Student’s workload: hours ECTS




4/ preparation presentation 25 1

Total: 110

ECTS 5


1. Handel M. J. (editor) “Sociology of Organizations: “Classic, Contemporary and Critical Readings”, Publisher: Sage Publications, California, 2003.

2. Castels M., Elgar E., “The Network Society: A Cross-Cultural Perspective”, Publisher: Cheltenham, Northampton, 2004.

3. Powell W., DiMaggio P. J. “The New Institutionalism and Organizational Analysis”, Publisher: University of Chicago Press, 1991.

OPTIONAL READING: none

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SOCIOLOGY OF MARRIAGE AND FAMILY Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC- SMIR






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Clas s 30 2 5. grade

COURSE AIM:

The aim of the subject is providing students with complex knowledge of issue of family and marriage. The extra aim is preparing students for implementing knowledge of this form of life and making diagnosis of contemporary types of family life.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:


COURSE CONTENTS:

Lecture:

1. Family as primary group and reference group 2. Family as social institution 3. Family function and its structure 4. Collectivism and individualism vs traditional type of family 5. Types of marriage and family 6. Situation of modern polish family – do we have crisis of family?

Classes:

1. Marriage selection. Theories and models. 2. Changes of function and internal structure of family. 3. Knowledge sources about marital roles. 4. Changes of family life – theories of I. and II. demographic transition. 5. Alternatives forms of family life. 6. Disorganisation and pathology of family.

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student knows the most important concepts of and theoretical orientations in sociological studies of the family and marriage. The student can distinguish components of the family as an institution. The student has basic knowledge about action mechanism of small, primary groups. The student can describe them and he know relationships between family and individuals. Is able to describe basic elements of socializations environment and define its influence on process of identity creation. The student knows how to work in groups and present his knowledge and opinions about theories of marriage and family in oral and in written way. The student knows how to collect data and information about elementary types of family.


Class: Credit with grade on the basis of presentation and written papers. The class will be divided into discussion/presentation groups. Students will organize and prepare oral presentations and demonstrations to the class explaining assigned chapters from the texts. Each student is likely to make one presentation during the semester.

Lecture: written examination


STUDENT WORKLOAD:






Total: 135

ECTS 6


1. Bittman M., Pixley J. “The Double Life of the Family, Myth, Hope and Experience”, Allen and Unwin, Sydney 1997.

2. Brian W., Stacey S., Carl W. “Marriages, families, and intimate relationships: A practical Introductions” (2nd Edition), Pearson, Boston 2008.

3. Hochschild A.R., Machung A. „The Second Shift”. Penguin Books, New York 2003.


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SOCIOLOGY OF WORK AND OCCUPATION Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC- SPIZ






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COURSE AIM:

The aim of the subject is providing students with complex knowledge of functioning a labour market and dynamics of qualitative and quantitative changes of employment. The extra aim is preparing students to implementing knowledge of organization of labour market and searching and analysing dates of it.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:


COURSE CONTENTS:

Lecture:

7. Labour market in socialism 8. Labour market in capitalism and in postmodern economy 9. Labour market in Poland after 1990 10. Process of migration at the work market 11. Professional success, professional biography 12. Employment flexibility

Classes:

7. Analysis of labour market, preparing to labour market analysis, source of knowledge of labour market, examinations of work offers

8. Analysis of situation of selected social category at the work market (women, youth, the handicapped)

9. Phenomenon of unemployment 10. Occupational biographies 11. Work market in lubuskie voivodeship.

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TEACHING METHODS:



LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The student knows basic institutions of labor market and relationship between them. He can describe elementary basic elements of work environment and influence of social and economical order on the situation of the labor market. The student knows how to work in groups and present his knowledge and opinions about theories of organizations in oral and in written way. The student knows how to collect data and information about organizations.


Class: Credit with grade on the basis of presentation and written papers. The class will be divided up into discussion/presentation groups. Students will organize and prepare oral presentations and demonstrations to the class explaining assigned chapters from the texts. Each student is likely to make one presentation during the semester.

Lecture: written examination


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Total: 135

ECTS 6


1. Fevere R. “Sociology of Labour Markets”, Publisher: University College of Swansea, Cardiff University 2003.

2. Shapiro C. Stiglitz J. E. "Equilibrium Unemployment as a Worker Discipline Device", The American Economic Review 74, 2011.

3. Xiaohong H. “From trade among nations to trade within firms across national borders" in Globalization and Regionalization: Strategies, Policies, and Economic Environments”. Edited by Mucchielli J. L., Buckley P. J., Cordell V.V. International Business Press: Binghamton, NY, 2010.


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http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0002-8282(198406)74:3%3C433:EUAAWD%3E2.0.CO;2-G

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COMPUTER-BASED DATA ANALYSIS - SPSS Course code: 14.2-WP-SOC-SPSS






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Using computer and software application in social research, data computation; analyze and interpretation the result of an empirical study;

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Completed statistical methods course

COURSE CONTENTS:

Introduction to quantity research: questionnaire preparation; SPSS capabilities.

Data collecting: start with SPSS - statistical and data management package for analysts and researchers; data input, coding, sampling error.

Base data analyze: frequencies, descriptive statistics: average, arithmetic mean, mean deviation.

Raw score conversion: recoding, labeling, data reduction.

Variable relation testing: cross tabulation, test of significance, significance level, sampling distribution of χ

2 , t test for independent samples.

TEACHING METHODS:

Academically supervised student-governed problem oriented project work. Multimedia learning process – using Power point presentations.

Computer workshop.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

http://www.spss.com/spss/data_mgmt.htm

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Students understands the need of using computer-based data analysis. Students can use IBM SPSS Statistics application to manage with survey data they collect. Students have ability to use basic statistical measures to solve sociological problem.


Individual assessment based on active participation during the course. Written examination in form of a test. The assessment is performed in accordance with the point grading scale

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STUDENT WORKLOAD:

Student overload: hours ECTS

1/ participation to the classes 30 1

2/ preparing the report 35 2


Total: 75

ECTS 4


1. E. Babbie, Basic of the social research. Chapman University, Wadswarth 2009. 2. Pavkov T. W., Pierce K. A. (2005) Ready, set go! A guide to SPSS for Windows. (10th Ed.).

Boston: McGraw-Hill Publishing 2009.

OPTIONAL READING:

Materials and tasks prepared and given by a director of studies.

REMARKS:

Students get access to the newest version of IBM SPSS Statistic application every academic year.


1 Information about the number of points will be given to a student at the beginning of a semester.

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The programmes of the subjects prepared by mentioned as “director of studies” authors. The offer collected, worked out and updated by Dorota Bazuń; checked by Magdalena Zapotoczna.

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