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230018 VO PM2 Population Sociology (2025W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Mo 06.10. 08:00-09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

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Language: German

Lecturers

    Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

    • Monday 13.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
    • Monday 20.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
    • Monday 27.10. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
    • Monday 03.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
    • Monday 10.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
    • Monday 17.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
    • Monday 24.11. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
    • Monday 01.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
    • Monday 15.12. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
    • Monday 12.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
    • Monday 19.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1
    • Monday 26.01. 08:00 - 09:30 Hörsaal 1 Hauptgebäude Tiefparterre Stiege 1 Hof 1

    Information

    Aims, contents and method of the course

    Populations are dynamic: the populations of most countries in the world are growing and the world population is growing as well. In 2022, the world population reached 8 billion and the Austrian population reached 9 million. At the same time, the age structure changes: the world population is ageing; Europe is the oldest continent. In this course, we ask how and why populations change and which consequences arise, e.g. for social security systems or the environment. We look at the size and structures (age, sex etc.) of populations and are concerned with the three demographic processes – births, deaths, migration – that are responsible for changes therein. We cover the demographic “tools” that allow us to analyse and understand population change or differences between countries. These include rates (total fertility rate, total divorce rate etc.) or the life table. Period and cohort perspective are presented using the Lexis diagram. Central concepts and theories such as the demographic transition are also part of this course as are projections. We focus on the Austrian population in European and global context.

    Assessment and permitted materials

    There will be a written exam at the end of the semester. Registration is through u:space. The exam will cover material from the lectures. The lecture slides will be made available through moodle. A calculator may be used during the exam. The use of notebooks, smartphones, and similar electronic devices as well as programmable calculators is prohibited. Bonus points may be collected during the semester.

    Ein 5. und 6. Prüfungstermin werden bei Bedarfsmeldung am Anfang bzw. in der Mitte des WS2025 angeboten. Bitte melden Sie sich hierzu bis spätestens 15. September 2025 bzw. 15. November 2025 per E-Mail an caroline.berghammer(at)oeaw.ac.at.

    Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

    Minimal requirement: Positive evaluation at 50% of points.

    Examination topics

    Lecture content (slides, talk, exercises)

    Reading list

    Literatur (Auswahl):
    Haupt, Arthur, Thomas T. Kane und Carl Haub (2011). Population Reference Bureau’s Population Handbook (6th Edition). https://www.prb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/prb-population-handbook-2011-1.pdf
    Höpflinger, François (2012). Bevölkerungssoziologie. Eine Einführung in demographische Prozesse und bevölkerungssoziologische Ansätze. Weinheim und Basel: Beltz Juventa. (2. Auflage)
    Niephaus, Yasemin, Michaela Kreyenfeld und Reinhold Sackmann (Hrsg., 2016). Handbuch Bevölkerungssoziologie. Wiesbaden: VS Verlag.

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