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| Detailed information |
| Pre-requisites |
(*)KS Kommunikative Fertigkeiten Englisch (B2)
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| Original study plan |
Bachelor's programme Social Economics 2020W |
| Objectives |
- Students will develop their ability to use English in interactive communication situations they may encounter in their future professional careers. Students will read autonomously and develop a better understanding of texts with a sociological focus as well as carry on discussions.
- Students will develop their ability to express ideas and views on topics related to their field of studies in English.
- Students will acquire skills in initiating communication and responding appropriately.
- Students will be enabled to adequately improve and master language functions, vocabulary (general and specific) for fluent and spontaneous communication.
- Students will develop their skills so they are in the position to discuss ideas and views in both spoken and written English.
- Students will gain practical skills in writing.
- Students will be encouraged to do research and use the APA citing and referencing standards.
- Students will develop presentation skills.
- The course aims to improve study skills for the social sciences.
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| Subject |
The course covers the themes of social integration, the drivers of social change, the individual and society, as well as examining the social basis of culture and beliefs.
- Norms, values and beliefs,
- Culture,
- Media and technology,
- Popular culture,
- Trends and tendencies,
- Subcultures and stigma,
- Societies, well-known societies, communities,
- Introduction to race and ethnicity,
- Identity, difference and inequalities,
- Individualism,
- Multiculturalism,
- Socialization,
- Gender.
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| Criteria for evaluation |
- Two written in-class assessments
- One group presentation
- Attendance
- Participation
- Paper (minimum 3 pages, abstract, bibliography)
- Summaries and comments
- Responses
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| Methods |
- Discussions
- Students presentations
- Self-study
- Individual and group activities
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| Language |
English |
| Changing subject? |
No |
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