Bachelor
2021/2022
Sociology
Type:
Elective course (Economics)
Area of studies:
Economics
Delivered by:
Department of Sociology
When:
1 year, 3, 4 module
Mode of studies:
distance learning
Online hours:
30
Open to:
students of all HSE University campuses
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
4
Contact hours:
30
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This discipline belongs to the general cycle of disciplines that provide basic bachelor's training. The discipline is based on the format of blended learning, i.e. includes materials of the online course “Fundamentals of Sociology” on the edX platform
Learning Objectives
- to understand the role of sociology, its theoretical resources and key sociological concepts and gain ability of critical thinking on different social issues
- The purpose of the discipline of Sociology is to introduce students to the basics of classical and modern approaches in sociology, traditional and modern styles of sociological thinking and their conceptual apparatus
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Ability to identify and assess the "social facts" that are related to studies in business and management;
- Ability to use sociological theories in research and understand social mechanisms of different actions and behaviours;
- Competence in academic reading, writing, and discussion.
Course Contents
- Introduction: Overviewing course structure, content, ILO and assessment methods. Basic concepts and main theories in sociology. How and why sociology is important in business and management studies.
- Classical sociological theories
- Social stratification and inequality. Groups and social boundaries
- Markets and forms of economic integration
- Sociology of religion: public vs private
- Sociology of family. Marriage, childbirth and demographic transition theories
- Sociology of organizations. Collective rationality and institutional isomorphism in organizational fields.
- Social movements and changes
- Urban sociology and institutions
- Gender studies and theories
- Sociology of consumption. Cultural industries and fashion
- Education systems and socialization
- Medical institutions and health
- Research methods and data analysis in sociology
- Norms, roles and values
Assessment Elements
- Classroom discussions and tasksClass activity is mainly based on in-depth discussion of the assigned readings. Each seminar will be facilitated as an inquiry in which all participants hold themselves and each other accountable for a strong and rich intellectual dialogue.
- Take-home tasksTake-home tasks are organized in the form of short essay and small group tasks/presentations
- MOOC final testThis is the Coursera Classical Sociological Theory final test. This test contains 87 question. To pass this test students need to answer at least 57 questions correct.
- Final exam 1st yearExam is organized as written test with close- and open-ended questions on the readings and discussions of the course
Interim Assessment
- 2021/2022 4th module0.3 * Final exam 1st year + 0.2 * MOOC final test + 0.25 * Classroom discussions and tasks + 0.25 * Take-home tasks
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Abrutyn, S. (2016). Handbook of Contemporary Sociological Theory. Switzerland: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1251393
- Rousseau, N. (2014). Society Explained : An Introduction to Sociology. Lanham: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=752270
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Dillon, M. (2014). Introduction to Sociological Theory : Theorists, Concepts, and Their Applicability to the Twenty-First Century (Vol. Second edition). Chichester, West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=667235
- Zygmunt Bauman, & Tim May. (2004). Thinking Sociologically: Vol. Second edition. Wiley-Blackwell.