General Sociology

Principles and fundamental notions of sociology

Lectures, classroom exercises 

 Attending students can produce a draft of an original research project, selecting the area of interest based on their reflections and study interests. The third part of the program is, in fact, specifically oriented to the acquisition of basic skills on the methodological level. Students should demonstrate the ability to discuss a product (report, essay, research report, research project, etc.) of their research and laboratory activities carried out in the classroom, supported by individual study. 

 Students who prefer can opt for a single final oral exam, like non-attending students, presenting the content of the reference texts to the oral exam.

no prerequisite required

The first part of this course aims to demonstrate basic knowledge of authors and the main lines of sociological research (O'Byrne). The second part focuses on basic notions and sociologically relevant concepts (Smelser). The third part has a laboratory structure and is oriented towards acquiring basic skills in data analysis and recording (reference text Stefanizzi).

ATTENDING The first part may be the object, for those interested, of periodic tests. 

 NOT ATTENDING a single oral exam about the entire program.