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1) Familiarity with the basic conceptual framework of social stratification research as well as common indicators 2) Interpretation of empirical data presented in form of table or figure 3) Ability to identify and comprehend the main arguments of a scientific text 4) Critical thinking 5) Search for information and data sources on a relevant topic 6) Ability to present orally in front of an audience, and writing skills 7) Cooperation and communication with fellow students

K1: To know the principles and values of democracy and sustainable development, in particular, respect for human rights and fundamental rights, gender equality and non-discrimination, the principles of universal accessibility and climate change. K2: To know of basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile. K3: To know the social and political processes and institutions of each area of knowledge K4: To know the history of sociological theory and its main schools up to the present day. K5: To know the basic components of cultural differences and social inequalities. K7: To understand the relationships between population, resources, environment and socio-demographic structure K9: Understand and synthesize the plurality of approaches and concepts of the subdisciplines linked to sociology. S1: To know of basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile. S2: Use information interpreting relevant data avoiding plagiarism, and in accordance with the academic and professional conventions of the area of study, being able to assess the reliability and quality of such information. S3: Identify and apply interpersonal skills on responsibility, negotiation and emotional intelligence. S4: Demonstrate good communication and ability to work in multidisciplinary and international environments. S5: Develop personal autonomy in the work and professional sphere in order to identify one's own learning needs. S6: Compose and write speeches following a logical order, providing accurate information and in accordance with the different established standards. S7: Apply the knowledge acquired to identify the sociological perspective in the analysis of social, political and economic processes. S9: Be able to formulate, debate and defend critical reasoning, using precise terminology of the discipline and methodologies of the discipline. S10: Be able to manage, identify, gather and interpret relevant information on the economic, political and social field of teaching and research. S12: Possess skills to manage and mediate in crisis situations and social conflicts. C1: Know and be able to handle interpersonal skills on initiative, responsibility, conflict resolution, negotiation, etc., which are required in a professional environment.

This course introduces students to the major contemporary theories and the central concepts relevant to the study of social stratification in advanced industrial societies, with particular attention to class inequalities. It presents some of the key findings from the comparative literature on social stratification and shows how theoretical debates can be tested against empirical data. The course offers a comprehensive introduction to key debates in the field of social stratification, including debates on meritocracy, the declining significance of social class, the causes of income polarisation, and the determinants of gender and ethnic stratification in contemporary societies. Detailed program: 1. Basic concepts and the theory of Karl Marx 2. Max Weber's theory of social stratification 3. Contemporary schemes of class and status 4. Inequality of income and wealth 5. Poverty and deprivation 6. Class mobility 7. Gender stratification 8. Ethnic stratification 9. Family and inequality 10. Inequality and health 11. The digital divide

Theoretical classes for the development of competences and knowledge related to the main debates in the field of social stratification. Practical classes to further explain certain issues, as well as to carry out individual tasks; all these tasks are oriented toward the acquisition of the specific competences promoted by the course described above. Individual work of the student includes study of the course material, essay writing, preparation of various tasks and exercises to be carried out during the course of the semester, literature search and library work, attending office hours and written correspondence with organizational purposes, both with classmates as well as with the course instructor(s). Finally, studying for and taking the final exam(s).