Sociаl and Demographic Analysis of Settlement Networks

Course: Sociology

Structural unit: Faculty of Sociology

Title
Sociаl and Demographic Analysis of Settlement Networks
Code
ВБ9.5
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
5 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
Know: 1.1 basic theoretical and methodological principles of the study of the settlement network in the socio-demographic dimension; 1.2 modern socio-demographic specifics of various settlement structures and the main factors that shape it; 1.3 basic methods and approaches to the analysis of demographic processes and structures in the intersettlement section. Be able: 2.1 to use theoretical knowledge in the practice of social research of the settlement network, in particular modern urban settlements, as well as the analysis of globalization processes in their socio-demographic dimension;
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Have a basic sociological conceptual and categorical apparatus. 2. Know and be able to use statistical concepts and indicators. 3. Be able to work with one-dimensional and two-dimensional tables.
Course content
I. Theoretical and methodological foundations of socio-demographic analysis of the settlement network. 1 Theoretical foundations of socio-demographic analysis of the settlement network. 2 Methodological issues of socio-demographic analysis of the settlement network and its information support. 3 Urbanization, demographic transition and population reproduction in different types of settlements. ІІ. The specifics of population reproduction in different types of settlements and its determinants. 4 Life expectancy of the population and factors of its formation in different types of settlements. 5 Birth rate and reproductive behavior in the intersettlement dimension. 8 Socio-demographic composition of the population. 9 Social economy: the specifics of problems in the settlement context.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Beaverstock J., Smith R., Taylor P. A roster of world cities // GaWC Research Bulletin. 1999, №5 2. Мостова І.О. Вплив демографічної ситуації на систему розселення // Демографія та соціальна економіка. - 2014. - № 1(21). - С. 222-232. 3. Населення України. Соціально-демографічні проблеми українського села.-Київ: ІДСДНАГІУ, 2007. 4.Соціально-демографічна ситуація у м. Києві в умовах переходу до ринкової економіки - Київ: КМДА, Інститут економіки НАНУ, 2000. - 115 с.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, practical classes, independent work
Assessment methods and criteria
1. CW 1 with topics 1-3 - 15 points / 8 points 2. CW 2 with topics 4-9 -15 points / 8 points 3. Participation in practical classes on topics 1-3 -15 points / 10 points 4. Participation in practical classes on topics 4-9 - 15 points / 10 points final assessment: written exam (ticket contains two open questions and a task) - 40 points (open questions are evaluated by 15 points, task -10 points). The minimum score for passing the exam (receiving an overall positive grade) is 24 points.
Language of instruction
ukrainian

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