N_StMS Sociological theory of modern society

University of Finance and Administration
Winter 2012
Extent and Intensity
2/1. 5 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Michal Tomčík, PhD. (seminar tutor)
prof. Ing. František Zich, DrSc. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
prof. Ing. František Zich, DrSc.
Subdepartment of Management and Marketing – Department of Economics and Management – Departments – University of Finance and Administration
Contact Person: Bc. Jan Peterec
Timetable of Seminar Groups
N_StMS/cMMO: each even Wednesday 10:30–11:14 M01, each even Wednesday 11:15–12:00 M01, M. Tomčík
N_StMS/cM1PH: each even Monday 10:30–11:14 S21, each even Monday 11:15–12:00 S21, F. Zich
N_StMS/cM2PH: each odd Monday 10:30–11:14 S24, each odd Monday 11:15–12:00 S24, F. Zich
N_StMS/cM3PH: each odd Monday 12:15–12:59 S24, each odd Monday 13:00–13:45 S24, F. Zich
N_StMS/pMMO: Tue 14:00–14:44 M01, Tue 14:45–15:30 M01, M. Tomčík
N_StMS/pMPH: Mon 8:45–9:29 S01, Mon 9:30–10:15 S01, F. Zich
N_StMS/uM1aPH: Tue 30. 10. 15:45–17:15 S35, Tue 6. 11. 17:30–19:00 S35, 19:15–20:45 S35, Tue 13. 11. 14:00–15:30 S35, Tue 20. 11. 14:00–15:30 S35, F. Zich
N_StMS/uM1bPH: Tue 2. 10. 15:45–17:15 S34, Tue 9. 10. 17:30–19:00 S34, 19:15–20:45 S34, Tue 16. 10. 17:30–19:00 S34, Tue 30. 10. 14:00–15:30 S34, F. Zich
N_StMS/vMKL: Fri 12. 10. 15:30–17:00 K211, Fri 19. 10. 13:45–15:15 K211, 15:30–17:00 K211, Fri 9. 11. 13:45–15:15 K211, 15:30–17:00 K211, F. Zich
N_StMS/vMMO: Fri 26. 10. 15:30–17:00 M24, 17:15–18:45 M24, Fri 9. 11. 15:30–17:00 M16, 17:15–18:45 M16, Sat 15. 12. 15:45–17:15 M17, M. Tomčík
N_StMS/vM2PH: Fri 30. 11. 15:30–17:00 S32, Sat 15. 12. 9:45–11:15 S32, 11:30–13:00 S32, Sat 12. 1. 9:45–11:15 S32, 11:30–13:00 S32, F. Zich
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of sociology and sociological research on the level of Bachelor studies
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives
The objective of the course is to make students acquainted with the selected sociological concepts enabling understanding social change and development of the contemporary world emphasizing their relevance for the marketing communication. We will discuss main sociological theories of modern and post-modern society. The emphasis will be put on the such issues like modernization, globalization, and related consequences for social structure, social conflicts, advancement of knowledge based society, social capital, social controls and power, and sustainable development. Those who successfully complete the course will understand main sociological theories of modern society, the contents of such key concepts like modern, post-modern, and global society. One of the objectives of the course is also bring students to understanding of the vital relationships between social processes in a modern society and marketing communication.
Syllabus
  • 1. The role of science, sociology as a scientific knowledge about society, expert knowledge
  • 2. Modern and post-modern society
  • 3. Globalization and its main manifestations, symptoms and consequences
  • 4. Theories of 18th and 19th century and their importance for the current sociological theory
  • 5. Sociology of Max Weber: power, bureaucracy, social action, and social differentiation
  • 6. Functionalism, its principles, criticism and influence
  • 7. Theory of action, basic principles of social integration
  • 8. Social structure of the postmodern society, what happened with social classes?
  • 9. Social capital
  • 10. Risk society
  • 11. Sociology of knowledge, knowledge-based society.
  • 12.Culture and multiculturalism
Literature
    required literature
  • A.Harrington akol. Moderní sociální teorie
  • J.Šubrt, J. Balon: Soudobá sociologická teorie, Praha, Grada, 2010
    recommended literature
  • J. Keller: Dějiny klasické sociologie, Praha, SLON, 2005
  • M. Petrusek, Společnosti pozdní doby, Praha, SLON, 2006
  • J. Keller: Teorie, modernizace, Praha, SLON, 2007
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars on particular topics. Continuous study of the assigned literature. Preparing an essay on the assigned topic.
Assessment methods
Students are required to attend seminars (min. 80 %). The course is completed by a written examination. The examination has two pats a) before signing up for the exam students will have to submit a seminar paper on one of the assigned topics; b) students will sit the written test (main topics for the test will be announced in due time).
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
General note: Bb1.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 10 hodin KS/semestr.
The course is also listed under the following terms Winter 2010, Summer 2011, Winter 2011, summer 2012, Winter 2013, Winter 2014, Winter 2015, Winter 2016, Summer 2017, Summer 2018, Summer 2019, Summer 2020, Summer 2021, Summer 2022, Summer 2023, Summer 2024.
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