The course is designed to introduce students to the sociological study of society. Sociology focuses on the systematic understanding of social interaction, social organization, social institutions, and social change. Major themes in sociological thinking include the interplay between the individual and society, how society is both stable and changing, the causes and consequences of social inequality, and the social construction of human life. Understanding sociology helps discover and explain social patterns and see how such patterns change over time and in different settings. By making vivid the social basis of everyday life, sociology also develops critical thinking by revealing the social structures and processes that shape diverse forms of human life.
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology
Literature
MANDATORY LITERATURE
Mau, Steffen, Verwiebe, Roland; European Societies; Policy Press (2010), str. 448
Ritzer, George; Introduction to Sociology; Sage (2015), str. 632
Learning outcomes
Interpreting social, political, and legal processes through the use of fundamental sociological categories.
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
1. Identifying historical, political, economic, European, international, or
other social factors relevant for the construction and application of law.
9. Analyzing different aspects of the legal framework of Croatia,
including the comparative perspective. -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Understanding
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SKILLS
Ability to solve problems, ability to criticise and self-criticise, research
competences, learning capabilities, ability to create new ideas,
presentation and communication skills. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Lecture unit:
Sociological Imagination
Theoretical Perspectives and Methods of Social Research
Sociology of Law and Legal Culture
Social Stratification
Deviance, Conformity and Social Control
Family and Gender
Political Culture and Civil Society
Democracy and Politics
Race and Ethnicity
Youth
Religion -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures, guided discussions, independent close read of the class
material.
Discussing the ideological, political, legal, and other societal factors relevant for the development of the society.
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
1. Identifying historical, political, economic, European, international, or
other social factors relevant for the construction and application of law.
9. Analyzing different aspects of the legal framework of Croatia,
including the comparative perspective.
14. Comparing different judicial systems. -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Evaluating
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SKILLS
Ability to solve problems, ability to criticise and self-criticise, research
competences, learning capabilities, ability to create new ideas,
presentation and communication skills. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Lecture units:
Sociological Imagination
Theoretical Perspectives and Methods of Social Research
Sociology of Law and Legal Culture
Social Stratification
Deviance, Conformity and Social Control
Family and Gender
Political Culture and Civil Society
Democracy and Politics
Race and Ethnicity
Youth
Religion -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures, guided discussions, independent close read of the class
material.
Defining the influence of political and societal institutions on the modern society.
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
9. Analyzing different aspects of the legal framework of Croatia,
including the comparative perspective.
18. Conducting empirical and/or interdisciplinary research. -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Analysis
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SKILLS
Ability to solve problems, ability to criticise and self-criticise, research
competences, learning capabilities, ability to create new ideas,
presentation and communication skills. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Lecture units:
Sociological Imagination
Theoretical Perspectives and Methods of Social Research
Sociology of Law and Legal Culture
Social Stratification
Deviance, Conformity and Social Control
Family and Gender
Political Culture and Civil Society
Democracy and Politics
Race and Ethnicity
Youth
Religion -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures, guided discussions, independent close read of the class
material.
Suggesting the way to reform political, legal, and societal institutions in order to modernize them.
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CONTRIBUTES TO THE ACHIEVEMENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES AT THE LEVEL OF THE STUDY PROGRAM
1. Identifying historical, political, economic, European, international, or
other social factors relevant for the construction and application of law.
14. Comparing different judicial systems.
18. Conducting empirical and/or interdisciplinary research. -
COGNITIVE AREA OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Creating/synthesis
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SKILLS
Ability to solve problems, ability to criticise and self-criticise, research
competences, learning capabilities, ability to create new ideas,
presentation and communication skills. -
LEARNING CONTENT
Lecture units:
Sociological Imagination
Theoretical Perspectives and Methods of Social Research
Sociology of Law and Legal Culture
Social Stratification
Deviance, Conformity and Social Control
Family and Gender
Political Culture and Civil Society
Democracy and Politics
Race and Ethnicity
Youth
Religion -
TEACHING METHODS
Lectures, guided discussions, debriefing, independent reading of the
class material.