Key words
Sociology
Objectives
- In this course we will try to present a general introduction to the discipline of sociology. The goal of this course is to introduce you to the sociological imagination and the insights it provides into the way social factors influence on how people function and how our society "works ".
- Introduction into the different sociological paradigma's , providing insights for a founded critical attitude. This provides also a confrontation with the different "thruth's" in the human sciences.
- Introduction into a sociological vision towards social problems such as : social inequality, class- and sekssocialisation . This helps to build up a better understanding of the impact of one own's social position on his/her references.-
Prerequisites
None
Topics
- The sociological view
- Bricks of society : social structure
- Shared meanings : social culture
-Socialisation and instititutionalisation
- Paradigmata
- Social inequality, social mobility
Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Discussion, Socratical method
Materials used
- Handbook : J. Vrancken & E. Henderickx : " Het speelveld en de spelers." Leuven, Acco, laatste editie
Study guidance
Assessment
Written examination.
Study costs
Book : appr. 35 euro.
Lecturer(s)
Agnes Verbruggen
Language
Dutch
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