FSpS:bp4033 Sociology - Course Information

bp4033 Sociology

Extent and Intensity

1/1/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).

Teacher(s)

prof. PhDr. Aleš Sekot, CSc. (lecturer)
Mgr. Markéta Weinlichová (seminar tutor)

Guaranteed by

prof. PhDr. Aleš Sekot, CSc.
Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies
Supplier department: Department of Physical Education and Social Sciences – Faculty of Sports Studies

Timetable

Thu 16. 2. 16:10–17:10 B11/235, Thu 23. 2. 16:10–17:10 B11/235, Thu 2. 3. 16:10–17:10 B11/235, Thu 9. 3. 16:10–17:10 B11/235, Thu 16. 3. 16:10–17:10 B11/235, Thu 23. 3. 16:10–17:10 B11/235, Thu 30. 3. 16:10–17:10 B11/235, Thu 6. 4. 16:10–17:10 B11/235, Thu 13. 4. 16:10–17:10 B11/235, Thu 20. 4. 16:10–17:10 B11/235

• Timetable of Seminar Groups:

bp4033/01: Thu 16. 2. 15:00–16:00 B11/236, Thu 23. 2. 15:00–16:00 B11/236, Thu 2. 3. 15:00–16:00 B11/236, Thu 9. 3. 15:00–16:00 B11/236, Thu 16. 3. 15:00–16:00 B11/236, Thu 23. 3. 15:00–16:00 B11/236, Thu 30. 3. 15:00–16:00 B11/236, Thu 6. 4. 15:00–16:00 B11/236, Thu 13. 4. 15:00–16:00 B11/236, Thu 20. 4. 15:00–16:00 B11/236, A. Sekot
bp4033/02: Thu 16. 2. 14:00–15:00 B11/236, Thu 23. 2. 14:00–15:00 B11/236, Thu 2. 3. 14:00–15:00 B11/236, Thu 9. 3. 14:00–15:00 B11/236, Thu 16. 3. 14:00–15:00 B11/236, Thu 23. 3. 14:00–15:00 B11/236, Thu 30. 3. 14:00–15:00 B11/236, Thu 6. 4. 14:00–15:00 B11/236, Thu 13. 4. 14:00–15:00 B11/236, Thu 20. 4. 14:00–15:00 B11/236, A. Sekot

Prerequisites

BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud) && BOZP_OK(bozp_po_stud_fsps)
Main objective of this lesson is to understand principal problems of contemporary society.

Course Enrolment Limitations

The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with

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Course objectives

Main objective and content of this lesson is to present a describe principal problems of contemporary society and discuss it in English. In such tas main sociologicl concepts and problems of siciety are discussed - society, socialization, social groups, globalization, mass media, family, social pathology, corruption,religion etc. Accent is focused on mutual relations of global dominant cultural backgrounds including phenomenon of sport as the growing agent os mass culture in sedentary postmodern society.

Learning outcomes

Main and fundamental objective of this subject is deeper understanding of operation and tendencies of contemporary postmodern, sedentary consumerist society. Students are supported to understand existing forms of socialization, mutual relations of different global levels of culture, function of mass media, mutual relations of social and cultural majority and minorities, functioning sport phenomenon as growing agent of mass culture.

Syllabus

• Origin and development of sociology Society Social groups Social mobility Socialization Sociál structure Social position and social role Culture Mass culture Media and society Sport and society Organization, institution, bureaucracy Social unevenness Socio pathological problems Organized crime, corruption Roman in the Czech context Religion Family Globalization

Literature

recommended literature
• SEKOT, Aleš. Sociologie v kostce. 3. rozš. vyd. Brno: Paido, 2006, 258 s. ISBN 807315126X. info

not specified
• SEKOT, Aleš. Základy sociologie (Aktuální problémy soudobé společnosti). Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2014, 184 pp. 1. ISBN 978-80-210-6788-2. info

Teaching methods

Lessons on sociology, study of relevant literature Seminary: Topical problems of contemporary society

Assessment methods

Writtem test Seminary students presentation

Language of instruction

Czech

Follow-Up Courses

• np4144 Sociology of Sport

Further Comments

Study Materials

Teacher's information

http://www.fsps.muni.cz/impact/zaklady-sociologie/

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