Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Introduction to Sociology
Course Code
SVUEK_008
Branch of Science
Sociology and social work; Theory and History of Sociology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medical Services
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inese Stars
Structure Unit Manager
Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne
Structural Unit
Institute of Public Health
Contacts
Riga, 9 Kronvalda boulevard, svek@rsu.lv, +371 67338307
About Study Course
Objective
The objective of the course is to introduce students to the sociology, theoretical concepts and theoretical perspectives used in sociology, as well as research methods to enable students to understand their surrounding social environment in a sociological way, promoting their sociological imagination, taught to see the practical application of sociological knowledge and the links between social processes and health outcomes.
Preliminary Knowledge
Not required.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Characterize sociology as a science and practice; describe the history of sociology; name basic terminology and definitions used in sociology; describe theoretical assumptions about social processes and social institutions.
Individual work and tests
Examination
Skills
1.Explain the different theoretical outlines about social processes and social institutions; use sociological terminology; adapt sociological knowledge and theoretical assumptions and explanations for better understanding of health habits and health-related behaviors in public health context.
Individual work and tests
Examination
Competences
1.Integrate sociological knowledge in public health problem resolving; using the sociological imagination make a framework of influencing factors of topical public health issues.
Individual work and tests
Examination
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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To learn how to express their opinion, defend it, to seek common solutions, as well as publicly present ideas, the student participates in group work and group work presentations. To see the links between sociology and public health, students independently analyses case studies and classroom discussions on them. |
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students prepare a presentation on a current public health issue or problem and deliver it within a sociological framework, offering ideas about the sociological causes of the issue or problem and ways to address it using sociological tools. |
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2.
Examination |
50.00% from total grade
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10 points
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This is a written exam in which students are asked to answer three essay-type questions on the science of sociology in their own words. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sociology: research object and definition, history of sociology. Types of sociology.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sociology, society and public health.
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2
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Topics
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Theoretical perspectives in sociology.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sociology and culture: definition, elements, theoretical perspectives of culture.
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2
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Topics
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Sociological imagination and its application in public health.
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2
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Topics
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Social structure and social organization of society.
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2
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Topics
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Socialization as concept and process.
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2
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Topics
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Social stratification.
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2
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Topics
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Social institutions: family, education, employment, religion.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Social institutions: family, education, employment, religion.
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2
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Topics
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Stigma and deviance in sociological perspective.
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2
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Topics
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Gender as sociological concept.
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2
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Emotions and sociology; sociology of emotions.
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2
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Topics
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Sociology of the body. The human body as a social product.
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Modality
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Research methods in sociology.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Research methods in sociology.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Ievads socioloģijā : lekciju kurss / Pēteris Laķis; aut. red. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2005 (akceptējams izdevums)
2.
Socioloģija: [mācību līdzeklis] / Līga Paula, Viola Korpa. Jelgava: LLU SZF Socioloģijas katedra, 2010 (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
Michael Haralambos & Holborn Sociology : Themes and Perspectives. London : Collins, 2013.
Additional Reading
1.
Socioloģija Latvijā / sastādītājs un zinātniskais redaktors Tālis Tisenkopfs. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2010
2.
Sociology as applied to medicine / edited by Graham Scambler. 6th ed. Edinburgh [etc.]: Saunders/Elsevier, 2008.
3.
The sociology of health and illness : a reader / edited by Michael Bury and Jonathan Gabe. London ;New York: Routledge, 2004.
4.
Medical sociology: an introduction / Hannah Bradby. Los Angeles;London: Sage, 2009.
Other Information Sources
1.
Socioloģijas skaidrojošā vārdnīca: skolām un pašmācībai. Rīga: Latvijas Universitātes Socioloģijas katedra, 1997.