SCIENZE POLITICHE E SOCIALISociology of networks, information and innovationAcademic Year 2022/2023
1016503 - TEORIE SOCIOLOGICHE E MODELLI DELLA COMPLESSITA'
Module 1016504 - LE PRINCIPALI TEORIE SOCIOLOGICHE NEL DIBATTITO CONTEMPORANEO
Teacher: ELVIRA CELARDI
Expected Learning Outcomes
To be familiar with the main contemporary sociological theories necessary for identifying and understanding the social macrophenomena that characterize the changes taking place in the current historical-social phase.
Course Structure
Traditional lectures, supported by Powerpoint images, accompanied by interactive teaching.
Required Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of sociological concepts and theories
Attendance of Lessons
Frequency is recommended
Detailed Course Content
Starting from a reflection on the transformations of modernity, we'll identify the main social macrophenomena of contemporary society, and we'll address the sociological theories and main interpretations of modernity of some of the most important contemporary sociologists: Ulrich Beck, Zygmunt Bauman, Alain Touraine, Anthony Giddens, and Pierre Bourdieu.
Textbook Information
- Ghisleni M., Privitera W. (a cura di) (2009), Sociologie contemporanee, Utet (tutto il volume)
- Bettin Lattes G., Raffini L. (a cura di) (2011), Manuale di sociologia, Cedam, 2 voll. (solo i capitoli Modernità, Globalizzazione e Individualizzazione)
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
The exam will be oral and will assess knowledge of topics indicated in the program.
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
1) Explain the transition from modernity to contemporaneity and identify the different models of contemporaneity (second modernity, late modernity, weak modernity, etc.)
2) Explain key social macro-processes in today's world (particularly individualization and globalization)
3) Outlining the thought of Ulrich Beck.
4) Outlining the interpretation of modernity in Ulrich Beck
5) Outlining the thought of Zygmunt Bauman
6) Outlining the interpretation of modernity in Zygmunt Bauman
7) Outlining the thought of Alain Touraine
8) Outlining the interpretation of modernity in Alain Touraine
9) Outlining the thought of Anthony Giddens
10) Outlining the interpretation of modernity in Anthony Giddens
11) Outlining the thought of Pierre Bourdieu
12) Outlining the interpretation of modernity in Pierre Bourdieu
13) Outline a comparative picture of contemporary sociological theories
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