230100 KU Population Sociology (2023W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 23 - Soziologie

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Details

Language: German

Examination dates

Lecturers

Caroline Berghammer

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 02.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Monday 09.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Monday 16.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Monday 23.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Monday 06.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Monday 13.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Monday 20.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Monday 27.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Monday 04.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Monday 11.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Monday 08.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Monday 15.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5
Monday 22.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Hörsaal 16 Hauptgebäude, Hochparterre, Stiege 5

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. Bonus points may be collected during the semester.

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.

Association in the course directory

in 505: BA SM Wahlmodul |
in EC Empirische Soziologie: Bevölkerungssoziologie

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