General knowledge of sociological concepts and theories

The aims of this course are: to provide a comprehensive understanding of modern
multicultural society, to critically discuss the main issues of contemporary sociology of
culture, to develop skills of a comparative analysis and assessment of cultural
differences.

The sociological research of multicultural society.
The interdependence of economic, political and cultural factors in the process of social
change.
Multiculturalism as the coexistence of different cultures.
The dimensions of sociocultural differentiation - ethnicity and social stratification.
The understanding of cultural phenomena, values and norms that shape social
conduct, the rules and conventions of everyday social life.
The positions of ethnocentrism and cultural relativism.
Relational reason and multiculturalism
Citizenship, Europe and social integration

• 1.  (A) Spencer S. Race and ethnicity. Culture, identity and representation Routledge, London, 2006

• Lessons, group discussion, homework and classwork.
  Text analysis

• Essays writings, presentations and classroom discussion for attending students
  The exam is oral and regarding the content of the references indicated in the
  program.

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