Course: Our society

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Course title Our society
Course code KSA/NSP
Organizational form of instruction Seminar
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Ryšavý Dan, doc. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Introduction to the seminar - familiarization with the choice of areas influencing the quality of life of our society Family - Discussing of the Basic Aspects of Family Life Health - Diseases, Injuries, Suicides Education and support for education Work - employment, wages and pensions Environment Civic participation Media, leisure and way of life Crime and Punishment Summary and outlooks

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Homework for Teaching - 1 hour per semester
  • Semestral Work - 1 hour per semester
  • Attendace - 2 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
There are different views on Czech society. Some of them are trustworthy some of them are stereotypes. The seminar will include chosen topics usually outside of taught sociological disciplines. However, these topics are studied in sociological researchers. Students will acquire practical experience with different type of literature. They should learn to distinguish data and commentaries, factual information and interpretations.
Students will acquire practical experience with different type of literature. They should learn to distinguish data and commentaries, factual information and interpretations.
Prerequisites
No prior requirements.

Assessment methods and criteria
Systematic Observation of Student, Seminar Work

Own presentation of scientific paper, discussion, preparing of data set.
Recommended literature
  • Maříková, H., Kostelecký, T., Lebeda, T., & Škodová, M. (2010). Jaká je naše společnost?: otázky, které si často klademe--. Praha: Sociologické nakladatelství (SLON).
  • Možný, I. (2002). Česká společnost. Nejdůležitější fakta o kvalitě našeho života. Praha: Portál.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Sociology (2019) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Sociology (2024) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Sociology (2024) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Sociology (2019) Category: Social sciences 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: -