CSOn4005 Contemporary Cultural Sociology

Faculty of Social Studies
Autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 12 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
doc. PhDr. Csaba Szaló, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Dr. Werner Binder (lecturer)
doc. PhDr. Ing. Radim Marada, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Csaba Szaló, Ph.D.
Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Soňa Enenkelová
Supplier department: Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Tue 24. 9. 10:00–11:40 3.70, Tue 1. 10. 10:00–11:40 3.70, Tue 8. 10. 10:00–11:40 3.70, Tue 15. 10. 10:00–11:40 3.70, Tue 22. 10. 10:00–11:40 3.70, Tue 29. 10. 10:00–11:40 3.70, Tue 5. 11. 10:00–11:40 PC26, Tue 12. 11. 10:00–11:40 PC26, Tue 19. 11. 10:00–11:40 PC26, Tue 26. 11. 10:00–11:40 3.70, Tue 3. 12. 10:00–11:40 3.70, Tue 10. 12. 10:00–11:40 3.70, Tue 17. 12. 10:00–11:40 3.70
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of sociological theories and methods is presupposed.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 20 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 21/20, only registered: 1/20
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
This course offers an opportunity to study key themes within contemporary cultural sociology. Our approach promotes the ability to use sociological concepts and theories in creative ways. Students are expected to actively participate in a seminar and write a term paper (2000 words) addressing the subject of one of the seminars. Term papers should discuss the chosen topic in reference to two academic texts published in a sociological journal in the last 10 years.
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the basic analytical apparatus of contemporary cultural sociology. Ability to critically interpret and utilize articles published in academic journals for own research. Ability to employ relevant analytical apparatus for explaining various cultural processes and social problems.
Syllabus
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Literature
    required literature
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Teaching methods
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Assessment methods
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Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course is taught annually.
Teacher's information
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The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2020, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2022, Autumn 2023.
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