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230124 SE Reading Seminar: What is Power? Approaches in Social Theory (2023S)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Th 02.02.2023 10:00 to Tu 21.02.2023 10:00
- Registration is open from Fr 24.02.2023 10:00 to Mo 27.02.2023 10:00
- Deregistration possible until Mo 20.03.2023 23:59
Details
max. 28 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Thursday 09.03. 14:00 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 1, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Thursday 30.03. 14:00 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 1, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Thursday 04.05. 14:00 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 1, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Thursday 01.06. 14:00 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 1, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
- Thursday 29.06. 14:00 - 16:30 Inst. f. Soziologie, Seminarraum 1, Rooseveltplatz 2, 1.Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
What is power? How has power been conceptualised in sociological theory? How do analytical frameworks change with different conceptions of power? What implicit and explicit theories of power do central approaches to sociological analysis have? To what extent do we require a theory power of power to understand permanence and change in society? These and other related questions will be the focus of this seminar in which we will read and critique influential classical and contemporary texts, and discuss the commonalities and differences between different approaches to the study of power in sociology and social theory.The seminar will be held in English, meaning that the preferred language for oral presentations is English. However, for the purposes of assessment, it will be equally acceptable to give a presentation in German; written work can be submitted in German or English.PLEASE NOTE: Students will be sent the reading for the first session on March 9th by email before March 1st.
Assessment and permitted materials
- Regular attendance (compulsory) and active participation (including group work)
- One short written reflection addressing the readings and the content of seminar discussions (5-7 pages) [50% of final grade]
- One short oral presentation during the seminar addressing one more more approaches to the sociological study of power [50% of final grade]Important Grading Information:
The provision of all partial tasks is a prerequisite for passing the course.
All students who received a place in the course are assessed if they have not deregistered from the course in due time or if they have not credibly shown an important reason for their failure to deregister after the cause for this reason does no longer apply
Students who credibly show an important reason (e.g. a longer illness) for the withdrawal from a course with continuous assessment are not assessed.
Whether this exception applies is decided by the lecturer. The request for deregistration must be submitted immediately.If any requirement of the course has been fulfilled by fraudulent means, be it for example by cheating at an exam, plagiarizing parts of a written assignment or by faking signatures on an attendance sheet, the student's participation in the course will be discontinued, the entire course will be graded as "not assessed" and recorded accordingly.
You can find these and other provisions in the study law: https://satzung.univie.ac.at/studienrecht/.In case you have received three negative assessments of a continuously assessed course and want to register for a fourth attempt, please make sure to contact the StudiesServiceUnit Sociology. (for more information see "third attempt for continuously assessed courses" https://soziologie.univie.ac.at/info/pruefungen/#c56313)The plagiarism-detection service (Turnitin in Moodle) can be used in course of the grading.
- One short written reflection addressing the readings and the content of seminar discussions (5-7 pages) [50% of final grade]
- One short oral presentation during the seminar addressing one more more approaches to the sociological study of power [50% of final grade]Important Grading Information:
The provision of all partial tasks is a prerequisite for passing the course.
All students who received a place in the course are assessed if they have not deregistered from the course in due time or if they have not credibly shown an important reason for their failure to deregister after the cause for this reason does no longer apply
Students who credibly show an important reason (e.g. a longer illness) for the withdrawal from a course with continuous assessment are not assessed.
Whether this exception applies is decided by the lecturer. The request for deregistration must be submitted immediately.If any requirement of the course has been fulfilled by fraudulent means, be it for example by cheating at an exam, plagiarizing parts of a written assignment or by faking signatures on an attendance sheet, the student's participation in the course will be discontinued, the entire course will be graded as "not assessed" and recorded accordingly.
You can find these and other provisions in the study law: https://satzung.univie.ac.at/studienrecht/.In case you have received three negative assessments of a continuously assessed course and want to register for a fourth attempt, please make sure to contact the StudiesServiceUnit Sociology. (for more information see "third attempt for continuously assessed courses" https://soziologie.univie.ac.at/info/pruefungen/#c56313)The plagiarism-detection service (Turnitin in Moodle) can be used in course of the grading.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
To fulfil the requirements of this Reading Seminar, you will be expected to read the required reading for each seminar and actively participate; be prepared to actively engage in group discussions on the theories, concepts, themes and perspectives raised in the readings and to convey your interpretations and perspectives on the readings to the group in short presentations where required.Criteria for the evaluation of written work:
1. Relevance to the readings and topics discussed in the seminar
2. Logical development and illustration of an argument and/or answer to a specific question
3. Clear structure and appropriate presentation (introduction, main part and conclusion; clear paragraphing, correct grammar and syntax)
4. Reference to wider academic literature and correct academic citation (Harvard or Chicago style) and inclusion of full bibliographyThe criteria for the evaluation of oral assignments follow the same criteria with the addition that oral presentations must demonstrate an engagement with how to convey complex information to (small) audiences.You must submit and pass all assignments to pass the course. A grade of at least 50% is required to pass.
Grading scale:
very good 87,5% - 100
good 75% - 87,49%
satisfactory 62,5% - 74,99%
pass 50% - 62,49%
fail 0% - 49,99%
1. Relevance to the readings and topics discussed in the seminar
2. Logical development and illustration of an argument and/or answer to a specific question
3. Clear structure and appropriate presentation (introduction, main part and conclusion; clear paragraphing, correct grammar and syntax)
4. Reference to wider academic literature and correct academic citation (Harvard or Chicago style) and inclusion of full bibliographyThe criteria for the evaluation of oral assignments follow the same criteria with the addition that oral presentations must demonstrate an engagement with how to convey complex information to (small) audiences.You must submit and pass all assignments to pass the course. A grade of at least 50% is required to pass.
Grading scale:
very good 87,5% - 100
good 75% - 87,49%
satisfactory 62,5% - 74,99%
pass 50% - 62,49%
fail 0% - 49,99%
Examination topics
Required readings for each seminar and further materials that will be made available on the moodle learning platform.
PLEASE NOTE: Students will be sent the reading for the first session on March 9th by email before March 1st.
PLEASE NOTE: Students will be sent the reading for the first session on March 9th by email before March 1st.
Reading list
Indicative Reading:
***The final reading list will include 2-3 book chapters or journal articles as required reading for each session; the full list will be provided at the start of the seminar. Below is a selection of what will be key readings or excerpts thereof.***
Dalla Costa, Mariarosa and Selma James (1971): The Power of Women and the Subversion of Community, Bristol: Falling Wall Press.
Deleuze, Gilles (1992): Postscript on the Society of Control. October 59: 3-7.
Foucault, Michel(1977): Discipline and Punish, London: Penguin Books.
_________(1979): Society Must Be Defended, London: Penguin Books.
Lukes, Steven (2005): Power – a Radical View. London: Sage/Red Globe Press. 2nd edition.
Marx, Karl (1848): Manifesto of the Communist Party, London: Lawrence and Wishart.
_________(1867/1976): Capital Vol. 1. London: Lawrence and Wishart.
McClaughlin, Kenneth (2015): Empowerment - A Critique, London: Routledge.
***The final reading list will include 2-3 book chapters or journal articles as required reading for each session; the full list will be provided at the start of the seminar. Below is a selection of what will be key readings or excerpts thereof.***
Dalla Costa, Mariarosa and Selma James (1971): The Power of Women and the Subversion of Community, Bristol: Falling Wall Press.
Deleuze, Gilles (1992): Postscript on the Society of Control. October 59: 3-7.
Foucault, Michel(1977): Discipline and Punish, London: Penguin Books.
_________(1979): Society Must Be Defended, London: Penguin Books.
Lukes, Steven (2005): Power – a Radical View. London: Sage/Red Globe Press. 2nd edition.
Marx, Karl (1848): Manifesto of the Communist Party, London: Lawrence and Wishart.
_________(1867/1976): Capital Vol. 1. London: Lawrence and Wishart.
McClaughlin, Kenneth (2015): Empowerment - A Critique, London: Routledge.
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