Face-to-face , second term, 30 hours of theory.

Second term
Thursday from 10:45 to 12:45

Dutch

The aim of this course of Political Sociology s to provide information on basic concepts and theories and the analysis of social structures and processes which give rise to how society is organised and managed, how social goals are achieved. Many social phenomena and events and the decision making process can only be understood by looking at social structures, norms and values of a society. The students should comprehend the basic concepts and theories and are expected to develop the ability to analyze different social problems.

For the Bachelor in Law :

For the Bachelor in Information and Communication :

For the Bachelor in Political Sciences: General :

For the Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology :

None

- What is (Political) Sociology?
- The global context
- Globalization
- Ideology
- Power
- Politics, state and political system
- Capita selecta : social security
- Capita selecta in election years: The American elections

The course is a theoretical direct-contact course (ex-cathedra). An active participation of the students is encouraged and valued.
The lessons are supported by PowerPoint presentations which will be made available to the students.

The students will be assessed by an oral exam with preparation time (written).
The exam assess to what extend the students are familiar with the concepts and theories presented in the course and to what extend they are capable of analyzing a social problem using the insights taught.

No recommended reading

30 direct-contact hours, Second quarter, theory.
The students will be able to download a reader as well as the in-class used PowerPoint presentations.