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1) Information management. 2) Time management and planification skils. 3) Team work. 4) Problem-solving skills. 5) High performance motivation. 6) Knowledge about the organization of human societies and current challenges. 7) Familiarization with the basic components and consequences of social unequalities and cultural differences. 8) Knowledge of the basic institutions of contemporary societies, and theorical approaches to study them.

This is an introductory course. The main goal is to explain basic sociological concepts, and strengthen the sociological intuition. We will present different approaches to sociological research, and explain the factors responsible for the evolution of societies. For a detailed list of topics, see the weekly program. Contents: 1. The sociological perspective 2. Content and methods of sociological research 3. Classic paradigms in Sociology: society and social change 4. Culture and socialization 5. Social groups and organizations 6. Social stratification and social inequality 7. Social interaction and social structures 8. Environment and Society 9. Citizenship and social participation 10. Communication and Society

This course is partly taught through the on-line system. Most teaching and discussions are conducted through electronic devises.