Comparative Social Systems
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to give to the students the theoretical tools necessary to understand different social systems. Particular attention will be given to the process of modernization and to the question of multiple modernities. In addition to the theoretical objectives, there is the goal of making the students to grasp the differences between the processes of modernization of two countries: Japan and China.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, students should have pursued:
1. General competences
Knowledge and understanding of the main sociological approaches for the comparative study of social systems. Critical understanding of the main concepts related to the study of social systems (such as, inter alia, structure, system, order, episteme, habitus and structuration). Understanding of the effects of social systems on actors' attitudes and behaviours and of the restructuring of the system thanks to the agents themselves.
2. Specific competences
Understanding of the western model of modernization and the similarities and differences of Japan and China processes of modernization.
1. General competences
Knowledge and understanding of the main sociological approaches for the comparative study of social systems. Critical understanding of the main concepts related to the study of social systems (such as, inter alia, structure, system, order, episteme, habitus and structuration). Understanding of the effects of social systems on actors' attitudes and behaviours and of the restructuring of the system thanks to the agents themselves.
2. Specific competences
Understanding of the western model of modernization and the similarities and differences of Japan and China processes of modernization.
Lesson period: Second trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second trimester
Mixed lectures (in person and live Microsoft Teams)
Course syllabus
I. Thinking like Sociologists
II. The Organization of Society (Social Class, Power, Culture, Religion, Gender)
III. Types of Social Systems (Organizations, Families, Schools)
IV. Social Problems (Poverty, Crime)
II. The Organization of Society (Social Class, Power, Culture, Religion, Gender)
III. Types of Social Systems (Organizations, Families, Schools)
IV. Social Problems (Poverty, Crime)
Prerequisites for admission
The course expects you to be comfortable with computing and know the basics of Microsoft
Word and Teams. Previous knowledge of sociological theory is not strictly necessarily.
Word and Teams. Previous knowledge of sociological theory is not strictly necessarily.
Teaching methods
The course is in person and will also be online in a synchronous manner (live) on
Microsoft Teams. You will be expected to attend the lectures and participate through
classroom discussion. Attendance is not formally assessed but I work under the assumption
that you attend class regularly (in person or online) to hear course updates.
Microsoft Teams. You will be expected to attend the lectures and participate through
classroom discussion. Attendance is not formally assessed but I work under the assumption
that you attend class regularly (in person or online) to hear course updates.
Teaching Resources
Sociology by Anthony Giddens and Philip W. Sutton (9th edition)
Assessment methods and Criteria
I. Written Portfolio: 30%
II. 1st partial Written Exam: 35%
III. 2nd partial Written Exam: 35%
II. 1st partial Written Exam: 35%
III. 2nd partial Written Exam: 35%
SPS/07 - GENERAL SOCIOLOGY - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Jeannet Anne Marie Therese
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