SOCb2021 Political Sociology

Faculty of Social Studies
Spring 2023
Extent and Intensity
1/1/0. 6 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. et Mgr. Jiří Navrátil, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. et Mgr. Jiří Navrátil, Ph.D.
Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies
Contact Person: Ing. Soňa Enenkelová
Supplier department: Department of Sociology – Faculty of Social Studies
Timetable
Mon 12:00–13:40 U41
Prerequisites
Reading academic texts in English
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: 13/30, 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
This course introduces students to important theories, concepts, and research topics in contemporary political sociology. It focuses on classic and current issues, questions, approaches, and research.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- define and conceptualize the basic categories of political sociology
- distinguish between different approaches to the study of political phenomena
- understand the broader political processes and structures in our societies
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction to the course
  • 2. Basics of political sociology
  • 3. Power
  • 4. Elite
  • 5. State and regime
  • 6. Ideology
  • 7. Reading Week
  • 8. Civil Society
  • 9. Political attitudes, values, opinion and culture
  • 10. Political participation
  • 11. Collective action and social movements
  • 12. Globalization
  • 13. Post-communism
Literature
  • ŽIŽEK, Slavoj. Podkova nade dveřmi : výbor z textů. Edited by Václav Magid, Translated by Radovan Baroš. Praha: Vědecko-výzkumné pracoviště AVU, 2008, 220 s. ISBN 9788087108109. info
Teaching methods
Lecture, seminar discussion.
Assessment methods
1) 8 short written preparations (max. 24%)
2) presentations (max. 16 %)
3) final written paper (max. 60 %)
Successful completion of the course is contingent upon a minimum of 30% of the  preliminary assignments. The final grade is based on the total %: 0-59%: F, 60-67%: E, 68-75%: D, 76-83%: C, 84-91%: B, 92-100%: A
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2020, Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Spring 2023, recent)
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