Introduction to Sociology Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021

Module name: Introduction to Sociology
Module code: IS
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2021
Semester: winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The aim of the module is to introduce students to basic sociological theories and concepts. Students will acquire knowledge of social processes and structures. The acquired knowledge will allow to understand and interpret behaviours and functioning of social groups.
Prerequisites:
No prerequisites
Key reading:
(no information given)
Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Understands the need to deepen one's knowledge of sociological processes. [IS_K_1]
 MS_1_K01 [5/5]
Is aware of the role of social ties and understands the need to build them in the professional environment. [IS_K_2]
 MS_1_K02 [3/5] MS_1_K03 [3/5] MS_1_K04 [4/5]
The student has the ability to use elementary theoretical knowledge of sociology to interpret social phenomena in the international space. [IS_U_1]
 MS_1_U02 [3/5]
Is able to interpret basic sociological phenomena. [IS_U_2]
 MS_1_U01 [4/5] MS_1_U07 [4/5]
He/she is aware of the essence of social relations and their interdependence between political, economic and social processes. [IS_U_3]
 MS_1_U07 [4/5]
Has the linguistic competence to deal with sociological issues in a foreign language. [IS_U_4]
 MS_1_U08 [4/5] MS_1_U10 [4/5] MS_1_U13 [4/5]
Knows basic sociological terms and concepts. [IS_W_1]
 MS_1_W14 [4/5] MS_1_W15 [4/5]
Knows basic sociological theories and concepts. [IS_W_2]
 MS_1_W14 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Exam [IS_w_1]
The verification of learning outcomes is precisely defined in the syllabus created for the module.
 IS_K_1 IS_K_2 IS_U_1 IS_U_2 IS_U_3 IS_U_4 IS_W_1 IS_W_2
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
lecture [IS_fs_1]
- expository method
 15
Students’ own work includes: - reading the necessary literature for the course, - preparation for the exam.
 35 Exam [IS_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
Semester Module Language of instruction
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