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Course: 2025/2026

Sociology of Education
(20282)
Dual Bachelor in Political Science and Sociology (Plan: 579 - Estudio: 247)


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Department assigned to the subject: Social Sciences Department

Type: Electives
ECTS Credits: 6.0 ECTS

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Learning Outcomes
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 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.
Description of contents: programme
Topic 1. What is the sociology of education and why do we need it? Topic 2. The school as an equalizing force Topic 3. Socialization, habitus and school culture Topic 4. Cognitive and "non-cognitive" skills Topic 5. Gender differences in education Topic 6. Early Education and Child Development Topic 7. School tracking and segregation Topic 8. Postsecondary Transitions and School Dropout Topic 9. University inequality Topic 10. From the education system to the world of work: educational returns Item 11. Titulitis? Credentials and Signaling Topic 12. Continuing education? Skills inequality among adults
Assessment System

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