Universität Wien

230066 SE Selected Paradigms: Concept formation in sociology (2016S)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Thursday 03.03. 17:15 - 19:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Thursday 17.03. 16:30 - 19:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Thursday 14.04. 16:30 - 19:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Thursday 28.04. 16:30 - 19:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Thursday 12.05. 16:30 - 19:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Thursday 09.06. 16:30 - 19:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
  • Thursday 23.06. 16:30 - 19:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Students of the social sciences learn a lot about theoretical concepts, their definitions and empirical aplications. But what is behind such concepts as charismatic, authority, anomie, receit knowledge, role, mobility, stratification, attitude, etc.? How and why were these concepts formed? Which knowledge interest lies behind them and what was the context which made these concepts possible?

Today many sociologists agree on the fact that theoretical concepts are based in methodological thought. They are constructed vis à vis an already constituted social reality and are related to it in a heuristic manner.

In the course we will work on case studies taken from sociological theory in order to discuss the process of theory formation.

Assessment and permitted materials

Active participation, presentation, seminar paper

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

80% presence (2 double-sessions can be missed).
Seminarpaper: criteria of scientific work are fulfilled, 5000-7000 words.
Presentations shows ability to master seminar themes independently.

Examination topics

Reading list

Max Weber, Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft
Alfred Schütz, Der sinnhafte Aufbau der sozialen Welt
Talcott Parsons, The Structure of Social Action
Georg Simmel, Soziologie

Association in the course directory

in 505: BA T2 SE zu ausgewählten Paradigmen

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