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230011 UE Theoretical Foundations ("Reading Classics of Sociology") (2018W)
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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max. 35 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch
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Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert
- Montag 08.10. 13:30 - 15:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Montag 22.10. 13:30 - 15:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Montag 29.10. 13:30 - 15:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Montag 05.11. 13:30 - 15:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Montag 19.11. 13:30 - 15:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Montag 26.11. 13:30 - 15:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Montag 03.12. 13:30 - 15:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Montag 07.01. 13:30 - 15:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Montag 21.01. 13:30 - 15:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Montag 28.01. 13:30 - 15:45 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 3, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
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Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung
In this course, we will read classic sociological texts, bearing in mind that "classic" does not necessarily mean “old”. We will start with the acknowledged classics like Max Weber and Georg Simmel but we should also arrive at Derrida, Baudrillard and other more or less contemporary thinkers. The reading will be focused on one common topic: western modernity. We will discuss modernity, the (arguably) still present condition in which we live, in its most important aspects and effects, including power, organisation, institutions and modern identities. After finishing the course successfully, students will be able to critically discuss the long-term developments and short-term changes in our societies and they will have a basic set of theoretical vocabulary with which they can analyse these changes and seek further understanding of them.
Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel
There is compulsory attendance at this seminar. Students are expected to read the prescribed texts and participate in seminar discussions. A series of written assignments must be handed in.Note: Attendance at the first meeting (8.10.) is compulsory. If you fail to turn up, you will be de-registered from the course.
Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab
To pass the course successfully, students must attend every class. Two absences are tolerated. Reading compulsory texts and active participation in class discussions is required. Throughout the semester, students will submit 3 written assignments ("homeworks"). In each homework, they will work with the compulsory texts and refer to them. Failure to meet these criteria may result in de-registration from the course.The final grade will be based on active participation in class (20% of the grade) and the quality of the written assignments (80%).
Prüfungsstoff
Literatur
Excerpts from the following books and papers will be used in the seminar:Appelrouth, S. & Desfor Edles, L. 2012. Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory. Thousand Oaks: Sage.
Berger, P. & Luckmann, T. 1966. The social construction of reality: a treatise on the sociology of knowledge. New York: Doubleday.
Bourdieu, P. 1996. Distinction. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
Bourdieu, P. 1994. Re-thinking the state. Sociological Theory 12(1): 1-18.
Foucault, M. 1977. Discipline and punish. New York: Vintage Books.
Merton, R. 1968. Social theory and social structure. New York: The Free Press.
Ritzer, G. 2011. Sociological theory. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Simmel, G. 1950. The sociology of Georg Simmel. New York: Simon and Schuster.
Simmel, G. 1991. Money in modern culture. Theory, culture and society 8: 17-31.
Berger, P. & Luckmann, T. 1966. The social construction of reality: a treatise on the sociology of knowledge. New York: Doubleday.
Bourdieu, P. 1996. Distinction. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.
Bourdieu, P. 1994. Re-thinking the state. Sociological Theory 12(1): 1-18.
Foucault, M. 1977. Discipline and punish. New York: Vintage Books.
Merton, R. 1968. Social theory and social structure. New York: The Free Press.
Ritzer, G. 2011. Sociological theory. New York: McGraw-Hill.
Simmel, G. 1950. The sociology of Georg Simmel. New York: Simon and Schuster.
Simmel, G. 1991. Money in modern culture. Theory, culture and society 8: 17-31.
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