230103 SE How does sociology change our lives? (2024S)
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).
- Registration is open from Fr 02.02.2024 10:00 to We 21.02.2024 10:00
- Deregistration possible until We 20.03.2024 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Tuesday
05.03.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday
19.03.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday
09.04.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday
16.04.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday
23.04.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday
30.04.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
N
Tuesday
07.05.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday
14.05.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday
21.05.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday
28.05.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday
04.06.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday
11.06.
16:45 - 18:15
Seminarraum 6, Kolingasse 14-16, EG00
Tuesday
18.06.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Tuesday
25.06.
16:00 - 17:30
Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Assessment and permitted materials
The course content is developed through the reading of required texts, lectures by the course instructor and collective discussions. Additionally, the goal of the course is to provide an interactive experience by means of homework assignments, in order to deepen our knowledge. Finally, every student has to write a short essay about the topic.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
To receive a positive evaluation, it is necessary to fulfill all partial requirements, which include reading the required literature, completing homework assignments, participating in group work, and writing an essay of approximately 10,000 characters per person.Each partial requirement will be independently assessed according to a point system, with a total of 100 points. The maximum number of points that can be obtained for each task is as follows:Active participation and engagement in discussions (10%)
Homework assignments (40%)
Written final assignment (a short essay) (50%)
To receive a passing grade, a minimum of 50 points is required.Grading scale:
100-89 points: Very good (1)
88-76 points: Good (2)
75-63 points: Satisfactory (3)
62-50 points: Sufficient (4)
49-0 points: Insufficient (5) (failed)
Homework assignments (40%)
Written final assignment (a short essay) (50%)
To receive a passing grade, a minimum of 50 points is required.Grading scale:
100-89 points: Very good (1)
88-76 points: Good (2)
75-63 points: Satisfactory (3)
62-50 points: Sufficient (4)
49-0 points: Insufficient (5) (failed)
Examination topics
All the students should write a short essay about the topic at the end of the semester.
Reading list
Bourdieu, P. (1998). Homo academicus. Suhrkamp.
Bourdieu, P. (2002). Ein soziologischer Selbstversuch. Suhrkamp.
Bourdieu, P. (1962). The Algerians. Beacon Press.
Burawoy, M. (2004). For public sociology. American sociological review, 70(1), 4-28.
Burawoy. M. (2021). Public sociology : between utopia and anti-utopia. Polity.
Burawoy, M. (2016). Sociology as a Vocation. Contemporary Sociology, 45(4), 379-393.
Carrigan, M., & Fatsis, L. (2021). The Public and their Platforms: Public Sociology in an Era of Social Media. Bristol University Press. doi:10.46692/9781529201062
Collins, R. (1992). Sociological insight : an introduction to non-obvious sociology. Oxford Univ. Press.
Elias, N. (2004). Was ist Soziologie? (10. Aufl.). Juventa-Verl.
Eribon, D. (2016). Rückkehr nach Reims. Suhrkamp Verlag.
Feyerabend, P. (1988). Against method: Outline of an anarchistic theory of knowledge. Verso Books.
Jahoda, M., Lazarsfeld, P. F., & Zeisel, H. (1960). Die Arbeitslosen von Marienthal : ein soziographischer Versuch mit einem Anhang zur Geschichte der Soziographie. Verl. f. Demoskopie.
Korgen, K. O. (Ed.). (2017). The Cambridge Handbook of Sociology: Volume 2: Specialty and Interdisciplinary Studies. Cambridge University Press.
Mau, S. (2019). Lütten Klein: Leben in der ostdeutschen Transformationsgesellschaft. Suhrkamp Verlag.
Mills, C. W.(2016) Soziologische Phantasie. Springer.
Neckel, S., Mijic, A., Von Scheve, C., & Titton, M. (2010). Sternstunden der Soziologie. Wegweisende Theoriemodelle des soziologischen Denkens. Frankfurt a. M.: Campus.
Proust, M. (2023). Auf der Suche nach der verlorenen Zeit. AtheneMedia-Verlag.
Simey, & Simey, Margaret B. (1960). Charles Booth : social scientist. Oxford Univ. Press.
Whyte, W. (1973). Street corner society : the social structure of an Italian slum. Univ. of Chicago Press.
Wright, E. O. (2019). Linker Antikapitalismus im 21. Jahrhundert : was es bedeutet, demokratischer Sozialist zu sein. VSA: Verlag.
Wright, E. O. (2020). Stardust to Stardust: Reflections on Living and Dying. Haymarket Books.
Bourdieu, P. (2002). Ein soziologischer Selbstversuch. Suhrkamp.
Bourdieu, P. (1962). The Algerians. Beacon Press.
Burawoy, M. (2004). For public sociology. American sociological review, 70(1), 4-28.
Burawoy. M. (2021). Public sociology : between utopia and anti-utopia. Polity.
Burawoy, M. (2016). Sociology as a Vocation. Contemporary Sociology, 45(4), 379-393.
Carrigan, M., & Fatsis, L. (2021). The Public and their Platforms: Public Sociology in an Era of Social Media. Bristol University Press. doi:10.46692/9781529201062
Collins, R. (1992). Sociological insight : an introduction to non-obvious sociology. Oxford Univ. Press.
Elias, N. (2004). Was ist Soziologie? (10. Aufl.). Juventa-Verl.
Eribon, D. (2016). Rückkehr nach Reims. Suhrkamp Verlag.
Feyerabend, P. (1988). Against method: Outline of an anarchistic theory of knowledge. Verso Books.
Jahoda, M., Lazarsfeld, P. F., & Zeisel, H. (1960). Die Arbeitslosen von Marienthal : ein soziographischer Versuch mit einem Anhang zur Geschichte der Soziographie. Verl. f. Demoskopie.
Korgen, K. O. (Ed.). (2017). The Cambridge Handbook of Sociology: Volume 2: Specialty and Interdisciplinary Studies. Cambridge University Press.
Mau, S. (2019). Lütten Klein: Leben in der ostdeutschen Transformationsgesellschaft. Suhrkamp Verlag.
Mills, C. W.(2016) Soziologische Phantasie. Springer.
Neckel, S., Mijic, A., Von Scheve, C., & Titton, M. (2010). Sternstunden der Soziologie. Wegweisende Theoriemodelle des soziologischen Denkens. Frankfurt a. M.: Campus.
Proust, M. (2023). Auf der Suche nach der verlorenen Zeit. AtheneMedia-Verlag.
Simey, & Simey, Margaret B. (1960). Charles Booth : social scientist. Oxford Univ. Press.
Whyte, W. (1973). Street corner society : the social structure of an Italian slum. Univ. of Chicago Press.
Wright, E. O. (2019). Linker Antikapitalismus im 21. Jahrhundert : was es bedeutet, demokratischer Sozialist zu sein. VSA: Verlag.
Wright, E. O. (2020). Stardust to Stardust: Reflections on Living and Dying. Haymarket Books.
Association in the course directory
in 505: UE im BA SM Wahlmodul
in 905: UE im MA SE Soziologische Erweiterung
in 905: UE im MA SE Soziologische Erweiterung
Last modified: Tu 06.02.2024 11:46
In fact, we can distinguish two levels here: On the macro level, we can consider the impact of sociology on the society, and on the micro level, it is interesting to know the effects of sociology on a sociologist (and sociology students). In 2004, a terminology was proposed by Michael Burawoy, which is also relevant here. He distinguishes four types of sociological knowledge. The significance of "Public Sociology" is important for us in this course. Public Sociology is a field of sociology in which sociologists and "publics" begin a dialogue, produce data and information, and learn from each other. This dialogue can also be seen as part of the change that sociology can bring about.
In summary, the point of departure in this course is the changes caused by sociology as a science, whereas we investigate how this science influences the society. For this reason, the course deals with milestones in the history of sociology and their impact on everyday life. Furthermore, we examine how the study of sociology has changed our views as sociologists – were sociologists the same, if they have not studied sociology. In this sense, the seminar is interactive, and we will discuss our experiences as sociologists. Subsequently, we will learn about "Public Sociology" and the connection between sociology and the publics.