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230060 VO Structure and Development of Contemporary Society (2024S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie

Moodle

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Emma Dowling

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Thursday 07.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 14.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 21.03. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 11.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 18.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 25.04. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 02.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 16.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 23.05. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 06.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 13.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 20.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß
Thursday 27.06. 11:30 - 13:00 Hörsaal I NIG Erdgeschoß

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Societies are not static but dynamic. Sociology includes the study of the developmental dynamics of modern societies, the driving forces behind their change, as well as upheavals and crises: How, when and why do societies change? What are the drivers of changes in the social order? What are the consequences of change? How are changes perceived and interpreted by social actors? The course explores sociological answers to these questions and introduces students to the analysis of social structures and the sociology of social change. The main focus is on sociological theories and empirical research that enables an historical as well as current examination of phenomena of social change in a global context. The most important approaches to understanding social change on a micro-, meso- and macro-sociological level will be discussed. Furthermore, there will be an engagement with current academic debates and themes in current affairs from a sociological perspective.

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