Learning objectives
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Prerequisites
This course does not require special prerequisites
Course unit content
The course is an introduction to classical and contemporary sociological thought. It proposes a course - articulating theories and themes of sociology - with a focus on interdisciplinary connections and the comparison of sociological perspectives that differ in their assumptions, articulation of theories, methods of investigation and ethical/political analysis.
Full programme
The first part of the course (6 cfu) is devoted to classical authors, theoretical
theoretical perspectives and themes that marked the birth and development
of sociology in the 19th century. The genesis of the discipline, its
discipline, its distinctive dimensions and structural-functionalist theories,
conflictualist and actor theories. For each theoretical perspective proposed
the assumptions, arguments, fundamental categories, themes and
themes and the main contemporary developments mentioned. Among the themes,
particular attention will be paid to the process of socialisation, the
institutions, notions of culture, power and inequality. Specific insights are offered on exponents of the discipline who have marked its history, including Durkheim, Marx, Weber,
Simmel, Mead, Parsons.
Bibliography
Exam (6 cfu): attending and non-attending students are required to prepare
GHERARDI L. (ed.) Scoprire la sociologia: teorie e temi essenziali, Pearson, Milano 2020 (chapters 1, 2, 3,5,6,7 only)
Teaching methods
The teaching activity will be in presence, if the pandemic situation permits it, promoting in any case the discussions with students
Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, consisting in three open questions, if the pandemic situation permits it: 30 minutes written test
Other information
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