230133 SE New Conzepts in sociological Theory (2009W)

The seminar examines issues and problems, that have increasingly come to the fore of sociologists in the last years. We will focus on four major points: 1. Non-western traditions of social thoughts and their integration into the canon of sociological knowledge. 2. Acceleration, in particular relating to the prevailing concept of Hartmut Rosa. 3. Changes within the field of the so called New Social Movements, with special respect to the importance of accelerated information- and communication technologies. 4. Finally, the status of social utopias and relevance for the present discussion.

The seminar is addressed to doctoral students with knowledge of sociological theory, who are interested in the application of a sociological point of view on concrete social issues.