Ateneo - UPO

The course aims to present the theoretical and empirical tools of the discipline that allow to read and analyze the complex system of interaction between the individual and society, in the context of the transition from traditional to modern and postmodern society.
After presenting the founding principles of sociology, the main fields of investigation of the discipline will be analyzed, underlining the different theoretical perspectives and the main empirical evidences emerged in the various research strands.

Bagansco A., Barbagli M. e Cavalli A. "Elementi di Sociologia", il Mulino, Bologna, 2013.
chapters: 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,11

Provide basic concepts, theoretical frameworks, and analytical tools, through application to major sociological issues

No formal requirements

The course is organized in frontal lessons. Frequency is not compulsory but it’s strongly recommended

Students with physical disabilities, Learning Disabilities or Special Education Needs can request specific services and tools via the Staff Sviluppo e Coordinamento Carriere e Servizi alle Studentesse e agli Studenti, consulting the University webpage: https://www.uniupo.it/en/services/servicesstudents-physical-or-learning-disabilities Students with disabilities, learning disabilities or special education needs, once they have contacted the University Staff, can refer to the tutor in charge of the course to define the examination modalities, concerning academic aspects

The final test, written and lasting 60 minutes, will be aimed at verifying the student's ability to orient himself among the various theoretical and conceptual aspects of the discipline and will contain 3 "open questions"

First part:
- the birth of the discipline: social and theoretical context of reference
- sociological paradigms
Second part:
- social and gender inequalities (integration of gender dimension)
- deviance and social control
- education and instruction
- language and communication

Acquisition of the theoretical and conceptual knowledge of the discipline and correlated ability of critical reading of contemporary social phenomena