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About Study Course

ECTS:6
Course supervisor:Agita Misāne
Study type:Full time
Course level:Master's
Target audience:Communication Science
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Sociology and social work; Theory and History of Sociology

Objective

To master main modern social theories, understand their historical development and theoretical directions, to know and differentiate main theoretical approaches and authors.

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge in sociology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Students know and understand the historical development and sequence of theories of sociology, know main theoretical directions, authors and their theories.

Skills

1.Students can differentiate classics and theoretical directions of sociology, can compare theoretical directions and theories of modern authors. Students correctly use concepts, compare and critically evaluate theoretical approaches in an argumented way.

Competence

1.Students are able to use theories of sociology in the analysis of modern society, as well as select the most appropriate theoretical approach to studying of certain social processes and problems.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2025, Autumn semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Communication and Media Studies1Master'sRequired