SOC142 Urban Sociology

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2005
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Dr. Aleš Burjanek, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Ing. Radim Marada, Ph.D.
Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Soňa Enenkelová
Timetable
Thu 12:00–13:30 J31
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 30 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/30, only registered: 0/30, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/30
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives (in Czech)
Kurz je věnován širšímu sociálnímu kontextu vývoje a fungování měst. Po stručném představení disciplíny následuje historicky laděná kapitolka o vzniku měst, na niž navazuje zevrubněji rozebírané téma urbanizace. Výklad dále sleduje rozmanité typy definic a klasifikací měst. Podrobněji jsou diskutovány otázky vnitřní strukturace městského prostoru, včetně; nástrojů;, umožňujících uchopit vnitroměstskou strukturu na základě; empirických dat. Kurz dále prochází okruhem komunitních studií a problematikou fungování sousedství. Čerpá z proudu tzv. nové (radikální, kritické) urbánní sociologie a nabízí též diferencované pohledy na městský způsob života. Poslední kapitola je zaměřena na problémy koncentrace marginalizované populace.
Syllabus
  • The course is devoted to broader social context in which the cities develop and 'operate'. After concise introduction and historical remarks to the 'rise of the cities', the topic of urbanization is discussed. Commentary then shows definitions and classifications of cities. Internal structure of city is examinated in detail - including useful tools of presentation and measurement of space differences. The course also shows results of some community studies and the different features of neighborhoods. Influence of 'new urban sociology' is discussed and different perspectives on urban way of life is offered. The last session is devoted to problem of urban deprivation and similar concepts.
Assessment methods (in Czech)
Zkouška je písemná (test). Studenti zpracovávají referáty z dohodnuté četby.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
Credit evaluation note: 3 původní kredity.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2003, Spring 2004, Spring 2006, Spring 2007, Spring 2008, Spring 2009, Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016, Autumn 2016.
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