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400017 SE Thinking with Bourdieu (2025S)
Theory seminar
Continuous assessment of course work
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max. 15 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- N Tuesday 18.03. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum 12, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
- Tuesday 01.04. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum 12, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
- Tuesday 29.04. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum 12, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
- Tuesday 13.05. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum 12, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
- Tuesday 27.05. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum 12, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
- Tuesday 10.06. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum 12, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
- Tuesday 24.06. 13:15 - 16:15 Seminarraum 12, Währinger Straße 29 2.OG
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Aims, contents and method of the course
The works of French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu have been highly influential across the social sciences. Yet, while they have been widely used in some disciplines, in others Bourdieu was introduced only relatively recently. Whichever the case, for all disciplines it is crucial to continually reassess how useful Bourdieusian thought can be in explaining important questions of power, culture and social inequality.This theory seminar will examine some of Bourdieu’s most central concepts, including habitus, field, capital, and symbolic violence and contextualize them against the background of students’ research foci. Through individually assigned readings and presentations, we will critically discuss the utility of Bourdieusian concepts in the current environment, and probe their relevance to various disciplines. Upon completing the seminar, you should have an advanced understanding of key Bourdieusian concepts and how his framework can be applied across the social sciences.
Assessment and permitted materials
20% for active participation in class discussions, including peer feedback
30% for two presentations in total on a reading that relates to central Bourdieusian concepts (students will be able to choose their own readings in relation to their discipline)
50% for a final paper that applies Bourdieusian thought to the student’s thesis topic, focusing on critical reflection
30% for two presentations in total on a reading that relates to central Bourdieusian concepts (students will be able to choose their own readings in relation to their discipline)
50% for a final paper that applies Bourdieusian thought to the student’s thesis topic, focusing on critical reflection
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Regular participation (max 1 missed appointment)
Participation in the discussion of the presentations
All Assessment must be positively evaluated in order to pass the class.The grade scheme is as follows:
Very Good (1): 87 - 100%
Good (2): 75 - 86,99%
Satisfactory (3): 63 - 74,99%
Sufficient (4): 50 - 62,99%
Not Sufficient (5): < 50%
Participation in the discussion of the presentations
All Assessment must be positively evaluated in order to pass the class.The grade scheme is as follows:
Very Good (1): 87 - 100%
Good (2): 75 - 86,99%
Satisfactory (3): 63 - 74,99%
Sufficient (4): 50 - 62,99%
Not Sufficient (5): < 50%
Examination topics
tba
Reading list
Bourdieu, P. (1977). Outline of a theory of practice. Cambridge University Press.
Bourdieu, P. (1984). Distinction: A social critique of the judgement of taste. Harvard University Press.
Bourdieu, P. (1990). The logic of practice. Stanford University Press.
Bourdieu, P. (1991). Language and symbolic power. Harvard University Press.
Bourdieu, P. (1993). The field of cultural production: Essays on art and literature. Columbia University Press.
Bourdieu, P., & Wacquant, L. J. D. (1992). An invitation to reflexive sociology. University of Chicago Press.
Grenfell, M. (Ed.). (2014). Pierre Bourdieu: Key concepts. Routledge.
Jenkins, R. (2013). Pierre Bourdieu. Routledge.
Swartz, D. (2012). Culture and power: The sociology of Pierre Bourdieu. University of Chicago Press.
Webb, J., Schirato, T., and G. Danaher (2002). Understanding Bourdieu. Sage.
Additional literature tba
Bourdieu, P. (1984). Distinction: A social critique of the judgement of taste. Harvard University Press.
Bourdieu, P. (1990). The logic of practice. Stanford University Press.
Bourdieu, P. (1991). Language and symbolic power. Harvard University Press.
Bourdieu, P. (1993). The field of cultural production: Essays on art and literature. Columbia University Press.
Bourdieu, P., & Wacquant, L. J. D. (1992). An invitation to reflexive sociology. University of Chicago Press.
Grenfell, M. (Ed.). (2014). Pierre Bourdieu: Key concepts. Routledge.
Jenkins, R. (2013). Pierre Bourdieu. Routledge.
Swartz, D. (2012). Culture and power: The sociology of Pierre Bourdieu. University of Chicago Press.
Webb, J., Schirato, T., and G. Danaher (2002). Understanding Bourdieu. Sage.
Additional literature tba
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