Due to the fact that Comparative Sociology is an introductory class, no other class is necessary to enroll in it.

To acquire knowledge and comprehension to: -Students will be able to know the main analytical approaches in comparative social science -Students will be able to know the main objectives of comparative sociology -Students will be able to know the main dimensions of contemporary societies. -Students will be able to distinguish between structural, economic, cultural and political approaches. -Students will be able to identify cross-national differences based on descriptive evidence. -Students will be able to link theoretical models and socioeconomic and political indicators. Transferable aims: - To increase the capacity to deal with abstract concepts. - To improve the ability to formalize theoretically an economic problem. - To acquire agility in solving practical problems. - To foster teamwork ability. - To be able to perform critical analysis of arguments and theories. - To improve oral and written communication.

K1: Acquire the knowledge, techniques and terminology specific to the field of economics, politics and international relations. K3: To know basic humanistic contents, oral and written expression, following ethical principles and completing a multidisciplinary training profile. K4: Acquire knowledge of the economic, legal, political and social reality from a comparative perspective. K9: To know the relevant political and sociological theories to understand the structure and functioning of the main socio-political systems. S3: Plan and organize team work making the right decisions based on available information and gathering data in digital environments. S5: Apply knowledge to identify with rigor, precision and scientific objectivity the social processes and possible solutions. S8: Knowing how to propose and use the appropriate tools to solve basic problems of economic, social and political content, especially in the international context. S10: Ability to gather and interpret relevant data and knowledge for the elaboration and defense of arguments on topics in their area of study. C1: To know how to analyze, elaborate and defend individually a problem of interdisciplinary field of the Degree applying the knowledge, skills, tools and strategies acquired or developed in it. C3: Ability to establish good interpersonal communication and to work in multidisciplinary and international teams. C4: Be able to engage in lifelong autonomous learning, enabling them to adapt to new situations.

Topic 1 - What is Sociology? Topic 2 - What is Comparative Sociology? Topic 3 - Theoretical Approaches in Comparative Sociology Topic 4 - The Practice of Sociology Topic 5 - Comparative Demography Topic 6 - International Migration Topic 7 - Social Class Topic 8 - Race and Ethnicity Topic 9 - Gender Inequalities Topic 10 - Family Structures Topic 11 - Changing Values Topic 12 - Education

Lectures: In the lectures we will discuss the readings and the critical evidence needed to test the main theories. Reduced lectures: Each week we will have presentations, debates based on the readings and discussions of the essays. Students will have to participate actively in class.