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Бакалаврская программа «Социология и социальная информатика»

07
Апрель

Sociological Theory

2020/2021
Учебный год
ENG
Обучение ведется на английском языке
3
Кредиты
Статус:
Курс по выбору
Когда читается:
3-й курс, 4 модуль

Преподаватели


Третьякова Татьяна Андреевна

Course Syllabus

Abstract

The course is devoted to the relational approach in sociology – from social exchange theories and game theory to field theories and social network theories. Students get acquainted with contemporary thinkers whose main focus is interaction and networks and apply analytical tools they propose to their own spheres of interest.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Develop the skill of applying analytical tools to empirical data and proposing research design
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • adapt analytical tools of relational sociological approach
  • acquire basic techniques of social network analysis
  • develop academic skills in reading, writing and presenting
  • learn how to propose hypotheses and research design
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Relational approach in contemporary sociological debates
  • Social relations and social structure
  • Strategic interaction, rational actor theory and game theory
  • Embedded individuals, organizations and their actions
  • From micro- to meso-level of analysis: fields and networks
  • Organizational analysis of cultural production
  • Sociological theory underlying network analysis
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Online lectures responses
  • non-blocking Class participation (discussions and quizzes)
  • non-blocking Home assignments
  • non-blocking Final essay
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • Interim assessment (4 module)
    0.2 * Class participation (discussions and quizzes) + 0.2 * Final essay + 0.4 * Home assignments + 0.2 * Online lectures responses
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Abrutyn, S. (2016). Handbook of Contemporary Sociological Theory. Switzerland: Springer. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1251393

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Burke, P. J. (2006). Contemporary Social Psychological Theories. Stanford University Press.
  • Smelser, N. J., & Swedberg, R. (2005). The handbook of economic sociology.