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Introduction to Sociology (SUPK_021)
About Study Course
Department: Faculty of Social Sciences
Credit points / ECTS:2 / 3
Course supervisor:Emīls Ķīlis
Study type:Part time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Psychology
Language:Latvian
Branch of science:Sociology; Theory and History of Sociology
Objective
Provide an introduction to sociology and the specificity of sociological knowledge; introduce students to sociological thinking: explain basic sociological concepts and methods; facilitate the transition from everyday thinking to sociological analysis; provide insight into social processes and different approaches to studying them.
Prerequisites
Social sciences at the secondary school level
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students have mastered the main theoretical approaches and know basic sociological concepts
Skills
Students are able to prepare a summary of the literature they have read and present the results of sociological studies.
Competence
Students can discuss social processes, drawing on theoretical resources and research data.
Study course planning
Planning period:Year 2025, Spring semester
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, PSb | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | ||
| Psychology, PSbN | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required |
