Introduction to Sociology Field of study: International Studies in Political Science and Diplomacy
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024

Module name: Introduction to Sociology
Module code: W3-MS-S1-IS
Programme code: W3-S1MS21.2024
Semester: winter semester 2024/2025
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
The module expands knowledge of the functioning of society and develops the ability to understand social phenomena and processes occurring in the modern world. It introduces the sociological conceptual grid, reflection on classical and contemporary sociological concepts, reflective thinking about social reality, tools for selecting and interpreting social facts, methods for studying social life's complexity and multifaceted nature, and sociological imagination.
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]
The student is aware of the multi-dimensionality and complexity of the phenomena and processes in the modern world and strives to learn about and understand them through an independent search for knowledge. [IS_K01]
 MS_1_K01 [3/5] MS_1_K03 [1/5] MS_1_K05 [2/5]
The student can use sociological knowledge to analyse and interpret selected social phenomena and processes. [IS_U01]
 MS_1_U01 [3/5] MS_1_U02 [2/5] MS_1_U03 [2/5] MS_1_U05 [1/5] MS_1_U06 [3/5]
The student can construct oral and written statements using sociological concepts and theoretical contexts. [IS_U02]
 MS_1_U02 [1/5] MS_1_U05 [2/5] MS_1_U06 [2/5] MS_1_U07 [2/5]
To an advanced degree, the student knows and understands the sociocultural determinants of political life. [IS_W01]
 MS_1_W02 [2/5] MS_1_W04 [2/5] MS_1_W06 [2/5] MS_1_W10 [2/5]
The student knows the most important sociological paradigms and theories and the conceptual apparatus necessary to describe and understand them. [IS_W02]
 MS_1_W03 [2/5] MS_1_W04 [2/5] MS_1_W06 [2/5] MS_1_W10 [2/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
lecture [W3-MS-S1-IS_W] 30 Formal lecture/ course-related lecture [a01] 
Description [a03] 
Explanation/clarification [a05] 
Problem-based lecture [b01] 
Lecture-discussion [b02] 
Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Exhibition [c01] 
Video show [c02] 
Demonstration-imitation [c06] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Working with another teaching tool [d03] 
Plein air session [e09] 
Self-education [f01] 
Individual work with a text [f02] 
Conceptual work [f03]  		course work IS_K01 IS_U01 IS_U02 IS_W01 IS_W02
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Search for materials and review activities necessary for class participation [a01] Preparation for classes
reviewing literature, documentation, tools and materials as well as the specifics of the syllabus and the range of activities indicated in it as required for full participation in classes
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
Developing practical skills [a03] Preparation for classes
activities involving the repetition, refinement and consolidation of practical skills, including those developed during previous classes or new skills necessary for the implementation of subsequent elements of the curriculum (as preparation for class participation)
Consulting materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus [a04] Preparation for classes
agreeing on materials complementary to those indicated in the syllabus, supporting the implementation of tasks resulting from or necessary for class participation
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
Consulting the schedule [b03] Consulting the curriculum and the organization of classes
getting acquainted with the class schedule, possibly in the presence of the year tutor, in order to optimize participation in classes, including those supplementary to the core subjects listed in the pursued study programme
Determining the stages of task implementation contributing to the verification of learning outcomes [c01] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
devising a task implementation strategy embracing the division of content, the range of activities, implementation time and/or the method(s) of obtaining the necessary materials and tools, etc.
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
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
Development of a corrective action plan as well as supplementary/corrective tasks [d02] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reviewing and selecting tasks and activities enabling the elimination of errors indicated by the academic teacher, their verification or correction resulting in completing the task with at least the minimum passing grade
Undertaking, on one’s own initiative and individually, activities aimed at expanding the scope or depth of the teaching content, also beyond the walls of the University [e01] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities undertaken independently and on the student's own initiative, aimed at expanding the depth and scope of knowledge and skills, their revision and repetition, retention or verification, also activities carried outside the university, e.g., in a culture promoting or educational institution, a laboratory, in the open air, etc.; also self-education
Publication of a work/presentation of an activity, also beyond the walls of the University [e02] Activities complementary to the classes
a set of activities carried out to disseminate (out of class) the effects of scholarly research, artistic, creative, project, construction, experimental work, etc., in the form of a classic presentation, exhibition, concert, projection, poster presentation, media mediated publication, in the digital form and as part of other activities; dissemination using various forms and tools
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