Middle Range Theories in Applied Research
Course: Sociology
Structural unit: Faculty of Sociology
Title
Middle Range Theories in Applied Research
Code
ВБ1.7
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
6 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
4
Learning outcomes
1.1 Typological features, cognitive and functional specifics of sociological theories of the middle level.
1.2 Worldview determination and the main system-structural characteristics of sociological theories of the middle level.
2.1 To determine the cognitive potential of middle-level sociological theories in research practice.
2.2 Assess the heuristic capabilities of middle-level sociological theories in the knowledge of social phenomena and processes.
3 Present a research project.
4 Carry out independent analytical, research and exploration activities.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Know the main stages of development of sociology, key areas of modern sociological theory.
2. Be able to work with scientific literature and primary sources.
3. Possess the conceptual apparatus of modern sociological theory.
Course content
I. Worldview determination and basic system-structural characteristics of sociological theories of the middle level.
1 Worldview and conceptual foundations of the process of genesis and development of specialized theoretical knowledge in sociology.
2 Sociological theory: the concept and its object and cognitive specifics.
3 Sociological theories of the middle level in the system of sociological knowledge and their scientific status.
ІІ. Typological features, cognitive and functional specifics of sociological theories of the middle level.
4 The problem of conceptual differentiation of sociological theories of the middle level.
5 System typology of sociological theories of the middle level.
6 Typology of cognitive functions of sociological theories of the middle level.
7 Trends in the conceptual development of sociological theories of the middle level.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Головаха Є. Соціологічне знання: специфіка, критерії науковості та перспектива розвитку / Соціологія: теорія, методи, маркетинг. - 2004. -№ 1. -С. 5-14.
КунТ. Структура наукових революцій.-К.: Port-Royal, 2001. - с. 6-1.4, 186-224
Пилипенко В.Є., Попова І.М., Танчер В.В. та ін. Спеціальні та галузеві соціології: Навч посіб.- 2-е вид.- К.: Каравела, 2004.
Смелзер Н. Проблеми соціології. Геогр-Зімелівські лекції, 1995. Пер. з англ. В.Дмитрук. – Львів: Кальварія, 2003. – 128 с.
Судаков B.l. Інноваційні когнітивні стимули . концептуальної реорганізації .соціологічного
пізнання // Актуальні проблеми соціології, психології, педагогіки. - 2019. - №1-2 (40-41). - СЛІЗ
Судаков B.l. Теоретичні стратегії сучасних соціологічних досліджень праці як .соціально-інтегративного процесу // Ринок праці та зайнятість населення. - 2012. - №4. - С. 9-14.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, practical lesson, independent work, presentation
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Work on practical classes: 30/18 points
2. Performance of control works: 20/12 points (2 works on 10 maximum or 6 minimum points for everyone)
3. Implementation and presentation of the results of the research task: 10/6 points
final grade: 40 points (20 maximum points or 12 minimum points for each ticket question).
The minimum score for passing the exam (overall positive grade) is 24 points
Language of instruction
ukrainian
Lecturers
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Departments
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