Universität Wien

230103 SE Population Dynamics and Social Change (2012W)

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

Anwesenheit in der Vorbesprechung unbedingt erforderlich

Registration/Deregistration

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. 25 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Monday 01.10. 10:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock (Kickoff Class)
Monday 22.10. 09:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday 23.10. 10:30 - 13:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Monday 05.11. 09:00 - 13:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday 06.11. 10:30 - 13:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Monday 26.11. 09:00 - 15:00 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday 27.11. 10:30 - 13:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 2, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course will be in English. Students may also use German, but are encouraged to use English.

Assessment and permitted materials

1/3 participation and discussion in class
1/3 presentation of literature in class, comments on fellow students’ presentation
1/3 seminar paper

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

(1) provide insight into key aspects of social demography, the linkages between population dynamics and social changes, and the theories of explaining causes and consequences of population dynamics
(2) discuss and assess critically the theories, assumptions and explanations of causes and consequences of population dynamics and social change

Examination topics

The course is based on literature. Students are expected to read and critically assess the literature provided, to lead discussions, to synthesize the literature and discussion to a higher level and to produce new and innovative views of the topic.

Reading list

Will be provided in class (uploaded on moodle or deposited in the library)

Association in the course directory

in 905: MA F Sozialstruktur und Integration oder MA EF Erweiterung einer gewählten Forschungsspezialisierung

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