Checking date: 28/04/2023


Course: 2023/2024

Introduction to Sociology
(15888)
Bachelor in Library and Information (Blended learning) (Plan: 250 - Estudio: 210)


Coordinating teacher: VALIENTE FERNANDEZ, CELIA

Department assigned to the subject: Social Sciences Department

Type: Basic Core
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

Course:
Semester:

Branch of knowledge: Social Sciences and Law



Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
None
Objectives
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.
Description of contents: programme
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
Learning activities and methodology
This course is partly taught through the on-line system. Most teaching and discussions are conducted through electronic devises.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40
Calendar of Continuous assessment
Basic Bibliography
  • JOHN J. MACIONIS, KEN PLUMMER. Sociology: A global introduction. PEARSON. 2010
Additional Bibliography
  • VVAA. Lo que hacen los sociólogos. Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas (CIS). 2007
  • CONRAD P. KOTTAK . Antropología cultural. McGraw Hill. 1977
  • ERVING GOFFMAN . La presentación de la persona en la vida cotidiana. Amorrortu. 1981
  • LARAÑA, Enrique y DÍEZ, Rubén . Las raíces del movimiento 15-M. Orden social e indignación moral. Revista Española del Tercer Sector, nº 20, pp: 105-144.. 2012
  • MANUEL CASTELLS . La sociedad red: una visión global. Alianza. 2004
  • MANUEL CASTELLS . Comunicación y poder. Alianza. 2009
  • VVAA . State of the World. The Worldwatch Institute. 2010
  • VVAA Revista Política y Sociedad, nº 23. . Medio Ambiente y sociedad. Revista Política y Sociedad, nº 23. . 1996

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.