Universität Wien

230026 VO B6 Structure and Transformation of Society (2024W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Moodle
Tu 17.12. 15:00-16:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Update 10.10.2024: die Vorlesung findet bis 14.1.2024 geändert in H2 NIG, 2. Oberschoss (PoWi) statt.

  • Tuesday 01.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Tuesday 08.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4
  • Tuesday 15.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 22.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 29.10. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 05.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 12.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 19.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 26.11. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 03.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 10.12. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 07.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 14.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal 2 (H2), NIG 2.Stock
  • Tuesday 21.01. 15:00 - 16:30 Hörsaal D Unicampus Hof 10 Hirnforschungzentrum Spitalgasse 4

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The lecture gives an overview of basic questions of social structure analysis and current social developments that can be observed in Austria and in the global context. At the same time, institutions relevant to social structure and socio-political regulation mechanisms are examined.

The aim of the course is the description and analysis of socio-structural change processes.

Besides an introduction to basic concepts and procedures of social structure analysis, a presentation of central areas of social structure is planned. Among others, the following topics will be covered: Globalisation and social change, structural change of the welfare state, economic and occupational structure, demographic change and age structure, mobility and migration, social reproduction and gender relations, poverty and social inequality, mobility, health, digitalisation and social trends.

A detailed lecture outline will be presented at the beginning of the semester and will be accessible via the learning platform Moodle.
All teaching is in German.

Assessment and permitted materials

A written multiple-choice exam at the end of the semester. The exam will take place online ("digital"). All further detail will be provided on the Moodle platform.
Students are allowed to use a dictionary, otherwise no aids are permitted.

Please note: Any attempt to cheat in the exam will be recorded and count as taking the exam.

Fourth examination date (repeat examination by the board of examiners): in the case of a fourth examination date, a personal registration at the Office of Student Services for Sociology is required at least one week before the examination date. Further information on re-examinations is available on the departmental website.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

A minimum requirement of at least 50% is required to pass the exam and with that, the course.

Grading scale:
very good 87,5% - 100
good 75% - 87,49%
satisfactory 62,5% - 74,99%
pass 50% - 62,49%
fail 0% - 49,99%

Examination topics

Content of the lectures as well as required reading for each lecture; lecture slides, readings and other materials will be made available on the Moodle learning platform.

Reading list

Content of the lectures as well as required reading for each lecture; lecture slides, readings and other materials will be made available on the Moodle learning platform.
Indicative reading:
Baur N. et al. (Hg.): Handbuch Soziologie. VS Springer Verlag
Dowling, Emma. 2021. "The Social Structure of Brexit and the Crisis of Globalisation", Österreichische Zeitschrift für Soziologie 46: 257–277.
Mills, C. W. 2016 [1959]: Soziologische Phantasie. VS Springer. S. 26-34.
Reitz, T. (2023). Funktionen der Soziologie - eine wissenssoziologische Einführung. Beltz Juventa. 2. Auflage.
Wright, E. O. (2009). "Understanding Class", New Left Review 60: 101 - 116.

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