Cultural Sociology

obligatory courses

Classroom

The course introduces students to the sociology of culture. The classes will begin with an overview of how sociologists have defined "culture", its impact on behaviour and social interaction. This will be followed by a range of different topics on the relationship between culture and class, politics, professions, markets, as well as cultural change and subcultures. Students will gain knowledge about various sociological theories and findings in the field of culture.

Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands:

-social, cultural and political issues in relation to the dilemmas of modern civilization

-relations between language and culture and religion sciences as well as sociology

-at an advanced level cultural diversity and its transformations, cultural identity, interaction and intercultural communication

Skills: the graduate is able to:

-prepare written works in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism in English (including works bearing the features of a scientific text)

-search, analyse and utilise information using available sources

-recognize different genres of texts and conduct their in-depth analysis and interpretation using various methods

-argue substantively using the views of other authors and formulate conclusions

-integrate knowledge relevant to multilingualism and multiculturalism

-make a simple analysis of the consequences of processes taking place in contemporary societies

Social competences: the graduate is ready to:

-recognise the importance of knowledge and seek expert advice when problems arise

-critically assess knowledge and skills in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism