Course: Introduction to Sociology

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Course title Introduction to Sociology
Course code KDA/US
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
Course content
unspecified

Learning activities and teaching methods
Observation, Demonstration
  • Class attendance - 14 hours per semester
  • Preparation for credit - 14 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The course is an introduction to sociological methods and ways of thinking. Three block lectures focus on the sociological aspects of architecture and space. Each block consists of two parts: In the theoretical part, we introduce and discuss relevant social problems. In the practical part, we get acquainted with basic sociological methods, and we try them out in the field. The course aspires to widen the perspective of the architect and to provide awareness of the sociological methods and data available to enrich the architectural approach. The aims of the course are 1. to support critical thinking about own design process, and 2. to show ways to use sociological approach to urban, spatial, and architectural issues.
To grasp knowledge of sociological aspects of architectonic work.
Prerequisites
Unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Presentation of artistic and creative activities

A credit: During the term, students prepare a workshop paper. The credit is given based on an oral interview with a focus on the submitted paper and on the topics covered in lectures.
Recommended literature
  • Benjamin, W., Tiedemann, R. The Arcades Project. Belknap Press, 1999.
  • Ferenčuhová, S.:. Sociologie města 20. a 21. století. Praha, 2013.
  • Harding, A., Blokland, T.:. Urban Theory. A critical introduction to power, cities and urbanism in the 21th century. Sage, 2014.
  • Keller, J. Úvod do sociologie, 4. vydání. Praha, 1997.
  • Lin, J., Mele, Ch.:. The urban sociology reader. Routledge, 2005.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Architecture Study plan (Version): Architecture (1) Category: Architecture 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer