Social macrostructures Field of study: Social Work
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023

Module name: Social macrostructures
Module code: W3-SP-S1-MAS
Programme code: W3-S1SP19.2023
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
Language of instruction: Polish
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module is designed to introduce you to the issues of significant social structures. Students will become familiar with the basic paradigms and problems in the field of macrostructures. The classes serve to understand the concept of structure and disputes around it. They show the issue of a conscious choice of a theoretical perspective and the consequences of such a decision. They make it possible to understand the macrostructural conditions of social phenomena and processes.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
takes a critical approach to the knowledge at their disposal; understands the need to continuously expand and improve his/her knowledge of the macrostructural determinants of social processes; be bold in drawing on the inside of experts in the macrostructural determinants of social problems; recognises and uses knowledge from different disciplines that study social structures; is prepared to change views under the influence of scientific argumentation presented; understands the need to use their competencies to shape the social environment [K01]
 PS1_K01 [4/5] PS1_K05 [4/5]
can identify, diagnose and forecast social problems and indicate their macrostructural determinants. Can search for information on macrostructural determinants of social issues; can analyse the macrostructural determinants of human behaviour [U01]
 PS1_U01 [3/5] PS1_U02 [2/5] PS1_U03 [2/5]
has the ability to present their ideas regarding the macro-structural conditions of solving social problems; can publicly give his opinions about society using scientific terminology; can ask research questions concerning the macro-structural determinants of social issues and communicate the results of their research [U02]
 PS1_U07 [4/5] PS1_U08 [3/5]
demonstrates an advanced level of knowledge about various types of social structures; understands their functions and the connections between them; knows the fundamental sociological theories explaining the functioning of social structures [W01]
 PS1_W01 [3/5] PS1_W02 [5/5] PS1_W04 [2/5]
knows the theoretical background of basic concepts describing macrostructures; understands their relationship to the field of study [W02]
 PS1_W01 [4/5] PS1_W02 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [01] 15 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		exam K01 U01 W01 W02
practical classes [02] 15 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W01 W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Getting acquainted with the syllabus content [b01] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
reading through the syllabus and getting acquainted with its content
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
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Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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