Guía Docente 2023-24
SOCIOLOGÍA

BASIC DETAILS:

Subject: SOCIOLOGÍA
Id.: 32166
Programme: GRADUADO EN TRADUCCION Y COMUNICACION INTERCULTURAL. 2014 (BOE 15/10/2014)
Module: COMERCIO EXTERIOR
Subject type: OPTATIVA
Year: 4 Teaching period: Primer Cuatrimestre
Credits: 6 Total hours: 150
Classroom activities: 57 Individual study: 93
Main teaching language: Inglés Secondary teaching language: Inglés
Lecturer: Email:

PRESENTATION:

The objective of this course is to introduce the students to the science of sociology, which studies the impact of society on people's life. The syllabus seeks that students think and reflect on current core issues within society such as globalization, the growing dissafection towards politicians in democratic societies, international migratory movements, the role of women and men in contemporary societies, the cyberspace, or the changes experienced in the family institution, among others.

For furutre professionals of translation, mediation, interpretation and communication, who will be developing their work in a globalized and changing world, this introductory approach to the study of human society will confer them a sound and critical vision of the different phenomena and social processes which articulate our reality.

At the end of the course, students will be able to know about the main concepts of the science of sociology, to identify the major sociological perspectives, to understand the fundamental features of contemporary society, to come closer to social events with a critical and analytical sense, and to develop the argument in the debate on complex issues of social context.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCES ACQUIRED IN THE SUBJECT:

General programme competences G04 Ability to organise and plan projects and tasks using the available resources.
G05 Ability to deal with and solve problems effectively.
G06 Ability to analyse and synthesise.
G07 Ability to assess, select and apply the most appropriate technology information for their work.
G08 Ability to carry out activities with an ethical commitment.
G13 Ability to interact in interpersonal relationships with the necessary social skills according to the applicable rules of protocol.
G14 Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
G16 Ability to adapt to new and demanding situations and apply new knowledge and new trends to work.
G17 Ability to manage, organise and handle information in different formats.
G19 Ability to search for information and carry out research.
G20 Ability to develop their career in multicultural and multilingual environments.
Specific programme competences E01 Excellent ability to understand and produce both orally and in writing in mother tongue.
E15 Ability to accurately interpret and analyse the state of the world and its recent historical developments and understand the political, economic and cultural parameters in their relationship with the world of translation and intercultural communication.
E16 Ability to generate and disseminate the main debates and media events arising from the current climate in line with communication strategies and interests of all kinds, as well as understand the impact of these factors on business organisations.
E17 Ability to adapt to a professional team in the main areas of translation and intercultural communication, making their own interests and those of a group project compatible and even synergetic, assuming the principles of social responsibility and respect for diversity and multiculturalism.
E18 Ability to manage and understand the codes and forms of expression of the mass media.
Learning outcomes R01 Know about the fundamental features of modern society.
R02 Come closer to social events with a critical and analytical sense.
R03 Develop the argument in the debate on complex issues of social context.
R04 Identify the major sociological perspectives.
R05 Know about the main concepts of the science of sociology.

PRE-REQUISITES:

SUBJECT PROGRAMME:

Observations:


Sobre la planificación y la situación sanitaria actual: la profesora podrá introducir cualquier modificación en la programación presentada, así como en los contenidos, sistemas de evaluación y prácticas, siempre que sea necesario conforme a la evolución del curso y de la situación sanitaria. De igual forma, esta programación queda supeditada a la evolución de la situación sanitaria durante el curso académico. La docente, conforme a las indicaciones que se le hagan llegar a este respecto, podrán modificar en cualquier momento la programación y modalidad de las sesiones, así como la ejecución de ciertos ejercicios y/o el sistema de evaluación. La materia se va a iniciar siguiendo un sistema híbrido que alternará sesiones presenciales y sesiones online síncronas (por Teams). De esta forma, los estudiantes acudirán presencialmente al aula las semanas pares del calendario académico; las semanas impares se hará un seguimiento online (mediante sesiones síncronas en Teams). En la programación semanal se ha marcado convenientemente a través de qué sistema se desarrollará cada semana y sesión. Si las circunstancias (por la pandemia) cambian y debemos pasar todas las clases al sistema online, las fechas de entrega se mantienen igual.

Subject contents:

1 - INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS SOCIOLOGY?
    1.1 - The evolution of sociological thinking
    1.2 - Methods to research society
2 - SOCIETY AND CULTURE
    2.1 - Definition and typology of societies
    2.2 - Globalization and social change
    2.3 - Culture and the process of socialization
3 - SOCIAL STRUCTURES AND INSTITUTIONS
    3.1 - Family
    3.2 - Power and goverment
    3.3 - Ciberspace and media system
    3.4 - Social stratification and inequality

Subject planning could be modified due unforeseen circumstances (group performance, availability of resources, changes to academic calendar etc.) and should not, therefore, be considered to be definitive.


TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODOLOGIES AND ACTIVITIES:

Teaching and learning methodologies and activities applied:

A communicative and cooperative approach to learning will be employed in the classroom. Students will be expected to participate actively in class (both in-persona and onine) by working individually, in pairs and in groups, working on exercises or case studies and reporting their answers, findings or opinions back to the class. Therefore, while perfection is not expected, some confidence to speak in English will be necessary.

Theoretical-practical classes (lectures): an important part of the classes will consist of combination of theory and practice. After the explanation of the theme by the lecturer, and guided by the lecturer, some examples and case studies will be analysed, in order to understand the applications and implications of the crisis communication concepts, strategies and techniques to a real landscape. Students are expected to take an active part and be proactive in the practical activities (asking and answering questions, suggesting examples, taking part in debates…).

Practical classes: there will be practical classes in which students will have to apply the acquired knowledge to real case studies, analysing current examples, a film/ documentary, making presentations or taking part in debates, among others. Most of these activities will be assessed as they are a part of the final mark.

Tutorials: the student can attend tutorials with the lecturer during her office hours (the hours will be published in the PDU). Due to the Covid-19 situation, tutorial will be held through the platform Teams. It is recommended to send an email beforehand (czurutuza@usj.es) to arrange the day and tiem for the tutorial.

Student work load:

Teaching mode Teaching methods Estimated hours
Classroom activities
Debates 2
Coursework presentations 3
Other practical activities 4
Lectures 20
Other theoretical activities 0
Case studies 10
Problem resolution and practical exercises 12
Debates 0
Projection of films, documentaries, etc. 6
Attendance at conferences 0
Other practical activities 0
Written exams 0
Individual study
Tutorials 8
Individual coursework preparation 20
Group cousework preparation 25
Research work 20
Compulsory reading 5
Recommended reading 5
Individual tutorials 5
Self study 5
Preparation of individual assignments 0
Preparation of group work 0
Information and research tasks 0
Compulsory readings 0
Free reading 0
Written exams 0
Total hours: 150

ASSESSMENT SCHEME:

Calculation of final mark:

Group project: 50 %
Assignments: 50 %
TOTAL 100 %

*Las observaciones específicas sobre el sistema de evaluación serán comunicadas por escrito a los alumnos al inicio de la materia.

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND DOCUMENTATION:

Basic bibliography:

GUIDDENS, Anthony, and STUTTON, Philip. W. (2017). Sociology. Cambridge University Press.

Recommended bibliography:

CICCARELLI, Paul H. (2019). Introducing sociology. Introduction to Sociology: Theories, Effects and Causes that Individuals and Social Groups Experience in Social Dynamics. Independently published.
MACIONIS, John J. (2008). Sociology: a global introduction. Pearson Prentice Hall.
VVAA (2015). The sociology book. Big ideas simply explained. DK Publishing.
CAGLE, Chris (2017). Sociology on Film : Postwar Hollywood's Prestige Commodity. Rutgers University Press (ebook).
BATTANI, Marshall; HALL, John R.; and NEITZ, Mary J. (2003). Sociology on Culture. Routledge (ebook).
ADAMS, John; RAESIDE, R.; and KHAN, Hafiz T. A. (2014). Research Methods for Business and Social Science Students. Sage (ebook).
GUTHRIE, Gerard (2010). Basic Research Methods : An Entry to Social Science Research. Sage (ebook).
BAUMAN, Zygmunt (2012). Liquid Life. Cambridge University Press.

Recommended websites:

The International Sociological Association www.isa-sociology.org/en
Centro de Investigaciones Sociológicas www.cis.es
Open Educational Resources (OED) on Sociology. Humboldt University. https://libguides.humboldt.edu/openedu/soc#s-lg-box-18046991
Journal of Sociology https://journals.sagepub.com/home/jos
American Sociologidal Association https://www.asanet.org/
Dictionary of Sociology (Oxford Reference) https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/acref/9780199683581.001.0001/acref-9780199683581


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