Sociology of Sociology

Major: Sociology
Code of subject: 7.054.01.O.005
Credits: 5.00
Department: Sociology and Social Work
Lecturer: Senior Lecturer A. Umanets Natalia
Semester: 1 семестр
Mode of study: денна
Learning outcomes: To apply modern sociological concepts, conceptions, theories and results of empiric researches for description and explanation of the social phenomena and processes. To carry out diagnostics and interpretation of actual problems of Ukrainian society and world community, reasons of their origin and consequences. To develop the projects of social researches and ground their methodology. To present the results of researches in writing and verbal forms the Ukrainian and foreign languages. Able to collect, to systematize and summarize social information in professional activity. Specialized conceptual knowledge that include modern scientific achievements in the field of professional activity or area of knowledge and are basis for the original thinking and realization of researches. Critical comprehension of problems in industry and on verge of areas of knowledge. The specialized abilities/of skill are decisions of problems, necessary for realization of researches та/або realization of innovative activity with the aim of development of new knowledge and procedures. Ability to integrate knowledge and decide intricate problems in wide or мульти-дисциплінарних contexts. Ability to work out problems in new or unknown environments at presence of incomplete or limit information taking into account the aspects of social and ethic responsibility. Clear and unequivocal report of own knowledge, conclusions and argumentation to the specialists and nonspecialists, in particular, to the persons that study. Responsibility is for payment to professional knowledge and practice or evaluation of results of activity of commands and collectives. Ability to continue studies with the high degree of autonomy.
Required prior and related subjects: prerequisites: • Methodology of teaching of sociology co-requisite: • Philosophical problems of scientific cognition • Role of religion in modern society
Summary of the subject: Sociology of sociology as a branch of sociological knowledge. Place of sociology in social reality, its social role and social functions. Actual problems of modern sociology. Sociology of sociology origin and development. Sociological reflexivity. The problem of scientificality of the sociological knowledge. Polyparadigality in modern sociology. Leading trends in the world sociological theory at the turn of millennia. Crisis of modern sociology and the search for a ways out of it. Sociology in the postmodern situation. Prospects of sociology development in the 21st century.
Assessment methods and criteria: • Current control: oral interviews, work in the practical, participation in discussions (40%) • Final examination control: presentation of the study project (60%)
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