Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Sociological Theories in Social Work
Course Code
LUSDK_181
Branch of Science
Sociology and social work; Theory and History of Sociology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Sociology
LQF
Level 6
Study Type And Form
Full-Time; Part-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ilze Trapenciere
Structure Unit Manager
Liāna Deklava
Structural Unit
Department of Rehabilitation
Contacts
Riga, 26a Anninmuizas boulevard, socdk@rsu.lv, +371 67061575
About Study Course
Objective
To provide knowledge on the development of sociological theories and the main sociologists; to introduce to the sociological thinking, to develop understanding on the place and role of the sociological knowledge in the field of social work.
Preliminary Knowledge
Socio-humanitarian knowledge at the level of upper secondary school.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students have understanding on the main sociological theories.
Skills
1.Students can use the main sociological theories in the applied research in social work.
Competences
1.Students are competent to critically analyse various sociological approaches.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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1. Attendance of the classes.
2. Systematic, independent learning of the theoretical literature.
3. Presentation of the independent work.
4. Tests.
5. Exam.
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Examination
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1. Activity in the lectures and seminars (30%)
2. Studies or theoretical literature and presentation of the results (30%)
3. Exam (40%)
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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 and social work. Sociology and societal development. Classical theoretical approaches. Founders of sociology. Main theoretical approaches: structural functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism. M.Weber, G.Simmel.
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Contact hours
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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 and social work. Sociology and societal development. Classical theoretical approaches. Founders of sociology. Main theoretical approaches: structural functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism. M.Weber, G.Simmel.
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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 and social work. Sociology and societal development. Classical theoretical approaches. Founders of sociology. Main theoretical approaches: structural functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism. M.Weber, G.Simmel.
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Sociology and social work. Sociology and societal development. Classical theoretical approaches. Founders of sociology. Main theoretical approaches: structural functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism. M.Weber, G.Simmel.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Symbolic interactionism (C.Kooley, G.H.Mead, I.Goffmann etc.). Social constructionism (T.Lukman, H.Becker etc.)
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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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Symbolic interactionism (C.Kooley, G.H.Mead, I.Goffmann etc.). Social constructionism (T.Lukman, H.Becker etc.)
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Symbolic interactionism (C.Kooley, G.H.Mead, I.Goffmann etc.). Social constructionism (T.Lukman, H.Becker etc.)
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Symbolic interactionism (C.Kooley, G.H.Mead, I.Goffmann etc.). Social constructionism (T.Lukman, H.Becker etc.)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Structure and action. A.Gidden: central problems in social theory (action, structure and contradiction in social analysis); consequences of global changes in society (Giddens' Paradox). U.Beck – Risk Theory. Z.Bauman: individualisation, liquid society.
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Structure and action. A.Gidden: central problems in social theory (action, structure and contradiction in social analysis); consequences of global changes in society (Giddens' Paradox). U.Beck – Risk Theory. Z.Bauman: individualisation, liquid society.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Structure and action. A.Gidden: central problems in social theory (action, structure and contradiction in social analysis); consequences of global changes in society (Giddens' Paradox). U.Beck – Risk Theory. Z.Bauman: individualisation, liquid society.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Structure and action. A.Gidden: central problems in social theory (action, structure and contradiction in social analysis); consequences of global changes in society (Giddens' Paradox). U.Beck – Risk Theory. Z.Bauman: individualisation, liquid society.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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P.Bourdieu (education, types of capitals). Conflict Theory approaches: M.Foucault, R.Dahrendorf, J.Habermas. Social Network theoretical approaches (M.Castells). Theoretical approaches of 21st century.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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P.Bourdieu (education, types of capitals). Conflict Theory approaches: M.Foucault, R.Dahrendorf, J.Habermas. Social Network theoretical approaches (M.Castells). Theoretical approaches of 21st century.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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P.Bourdieu (education, types of capitals). Conflict Theory approaches: M.Foucault, R.Dahrendorf, J.Habermas. Social Network theoretical approaches (M.Castells). Theoretical approaches of 21st century.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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P.Bourdieu (education, types of capitals). Conflict Theory approaches: M.Foucault, R.Dahrendorf, J.Habermas. Social Network theoretical approaches (M.Castells). Theoretical approaches of 21st century.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
PART-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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 and social work. Sociology and societal development. Classical theoretical approaches. Founders of sociology. Main theoretical approaches: structural functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism. M.Weber, G.Simmel.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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 and social work. Sociology and societal development. Classical theoretical approaches. Founders of sociology. Main theoretical approaches: structural functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism. M.Weber, G.Simmel.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Symbolic interactionism (C.Kooley, G.H.Mead, I.Goffmann etc.). Social constructionism (T.Lukman, H.Becker etc.)
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Structure and action. A.Gidden: central problems in social theory (action, structure and contradiction in social analysis); consequences of global changes in society (Giddens' Paradox). U.Beck – Risk Theory. Z.Bauman: individualisation, liquid society.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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Structure and action. A.Gidden: central problems in social theory (action, structure and contradiction in social analysis); consequences of global changes in society (Giddens' Paradox). U.Beck – Risk Theory. Z.Bauman: individualisation, liquid society.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Structure and action. A.Gidden: central problems in social theory (action, structure and contradiction in social analysis); consequences of global changes in society (Giddens' Paradox). U.Beck – Risk Theory. Z.Bauman: individualisation, liquid society.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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Structure and action. A.Gidden: central problems in social theory (action, structure and contradiction in social analysis); consequences of global changes in society (Giddens' Paradox). U.Beck – Risk Theory. Z.Bauman: individualisation, liquid society.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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P.Bourdieu (education, types of capitals). Conflict Theory approaches: M.Foucault, R.Dahrendorf, J.Habermas. Social Network theoretical approaches (M.Castells). Theoretical approaches of 21st century.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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|---|---|---|
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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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P.Bourdieu (education, types of capitals). Conflict Theory approaches: M.Foucault, R.Dahrendorf, J.Habermas. Social Network theoretical approaches (M.Castells). Theoretical approaches of 21st century.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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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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P.Bourdieu (education, types of capitals). Conflict Theory approaches: M.Foucault, R.Dahrendorf, J.Habermas. Social Network theoretical approaches (M.Castells). Theoretical approaches of 21st century.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
20 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
V. Volkovs. Socioloģijas teorijas. XIX gadsimts - XX gadsimta sākums. Daugavpils, 2007.
2.
G. Zimmels. Nauda modernajā kultūrā, Lielpilsētas un garīgā dzīve. LU Zinātniskie raksti, 629.sēj., 13.-38.lpp. Pieejams no: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=zimmels+Naudas+filzofija&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
3.
Interregnum. Saruna ar sociologu Zigmuntu Baumanu
4.
J. Habermass. Postnacionālā konstelācija un demokrātijas nākotne. Zinātne, 2012, 111 lpp.
Additional Reading
1.
A.Vilks. Socioloģisko pētījumu kontekstuālās problēmas. – R., 2010.
2.
E. Gidenss. Sabiedrības veidošanās / tulk. Antra Puriņa; Aivara Tabuna priekšv. - Rīga: AGB, 1999. - 399, [1] lpp. - Palīgrād.: 365.-399.lpp. Pieejams no: http://www.izdevnieciba.com/fragmenti/9984-9169-9-5.pdf
3.
A. Stepčenko. Nauda un dzīvesstils// LU Zinātniskie raksti No. 629, 54.-71.lpp. Pieejams no: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=zimmels+Naudas+filzofija&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
4.
Ž. Bodrijārs (2000.) Simulakri un simulācija//Omnia mea, 157 lpp.
5.
S. Dobelniece. Nabadzības kultūras veidošanās Latvijā// LU Zinātniskie raksti Nr. 629. 195.-202.lpp. Pieejams no: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=zimmels+Naudas+filzofija&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8
6.
P. Burdje. Praktiskā jēga, Omnea mea. 2004, 397 lpp.
7.
M.Fuko. Patiesība. Vara. Patība//Spektrs, 1995, 140 lpp.
8.
J. Broks. Patiesība Tīklā. Scientific Journal of Riga Technical University The Humanities and Social Science. History of Science and Higher Education, 2012., Vol. 20., 9.-17.lpp.
9.
Cilvēks un dzīve socioloģijas skatījumā. (Zin. red. Dr. soc. B.Zepa un Dr. soc. A.Zobena). – R., 1996.
10.
Socioloģijas skaidrojošā vārdnīca. (Zin. red. Dr. soc. B.Zepa un Dr. soc. A.Zobena). – R., 1997.
Other Information Sources
1.
(Par Gidensa paradoksu) Peipiņa, Latvija klimata pārmaiņu kontekstā, 2012.
2.
(Par P. Burdje kapitālu veidiem) V. Menšikovs, Kopkapitāls, tā struktūra un saikne ar darba migrāciju (uz Latgales piemēra). Pieejams no: http://du.lv/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/2Menshikov.pdf
3.
K. Račevskis, Mišels Fuko, apziņa un valodas esamība. Zinātne, 2003, 161 lpp.
4.
Žans Bodrijārs. Pieejams no: https://satori.lv/profile/zans-bodrijars
5.
Tīklu ēnā. Pieejams no: https://satori.lv/article/tiklu-ena