Objectives and competences
To give and extend student’s 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
Analysis of different texts, articles
Presenting and outlining culture-specific sociological discourse(s) within English language
Writing and presenting short essays on the basis of analysis of different texts
Learning and teaching methods
Frontal lectures and seminar work
A/V presentations
Problem solving in foreign language/Group work paraphrasing of fragments of chosen texts,
Autonomous preparation of answers to chosen questions
Group work
Readings
1. A.Giddens (2002): Human societies: an introductory reader in sociology, Cambridge: Polity.
2. D. Held & A. McGrew (2000): The global transformations reader: introduction to the globalization debate. Malden: Polity.
3. 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
No prerequsits.
Additional information on implementation and assessment • Active seminar work and participation - 20%
• Written paper - 20%
• Oral exam - 20%
• Written exam - 40%
