Objectives and competences
To give students basic skills for understanding sociological texts written in english language, to give them the ability to analyse, understand and critically evaluate scientific texts; to prepare students for writing papers in English language.
Content (Syllabus outline)
Analysis of different sociological texts (corresponding to the topics covered in othere courses) which will include following :
Learning sociological terminology
Learning grammar trough analysis of different sociological texts
Presenting and outlining culture-specific sociological discourse(s) within English language
Grasping the influence of western culture on social discourse
Learning and teaching methods
• Frontal lectures and seminar work
• A/V presentations
• Problem solving in foreign language
• Group work, pair work
Readings
1. H. L. Tischler (2011): Introduction to Sociology, USA, Wadsworth CENGAGE Learning.
2. A.Giddens (2002): Human societies: an introductory reader in sociology, Cambridge: Polity.
3. D. Held & A. McGrew (2000): The global transformations reader: introduction to the globalization debate. Malden: Polity.
4. Novejši članki v revijah v posameznih socioloških revijah, vključno s članki, ki se nanašajo na izkustvene raziskave: American Sociological Review, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, Sociology, Sociology of Education, International Journal of the Sociology of Education, Critical Sociology.
Prerequisits
There are no prerequisites
Additional information on implementation and assessment • Active seminar work and participation - 20%
• Written paper - 20%
• Written exam - 60%
