Identifying Data 2016/17
Subject (*) Socioloxía Code 611G02003
Study programme
Grao en Administración e Dirección de Empresas
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 1st four-month period
 First FB 6
Language
Spanish
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Socioloxía e Ciencia Política da Administración
Coordinador
Martinez Barreiro, Ana Maria Angeles
 E-mail
ana.mbarreiro@udc.es
Lecturers
Cano Ruiz, Esther
Martinez Barreiro, Ana Maria Angeles
Masso Lago, Matilde
Taboadela Alvarez, Obdulia
 E-mail
esther.cano.ruiz@udc.es
ana.mbarreiro@udc.es
m.masso@udc.es
obdulia.taboadela@udc.es
Web
General description "Un economista de orixe india explicou nunha ocasión a súa teoría persoal da reencarnación aos seus alumnos de doutoramento en economía: se sodes economistas bos e virtuosos, díxolles, vos reencarnaréis en físicos. Pero se sodes malos e perversos, vos reencarnaréis en sociólogos".

Citado en P. Krugman: "Vendendo Prosperidade. Sensatez e insensatez económica nunha era de expectativas limitadas". Barcelona, Ariel, 1994.



Trátase de que o alumnado adquira o coñecemento e a perspectiva da actividade económica como un subsistema integrado dentro do sistema global da sociedade, entendida esta como un corpo xeral ou en conxunto, cos seus correspondentes partes integrantes, entre elas as correspondentes ás accións económicas, coas súas correspondentes finalidades específicas e comúns. Nesa visión global ou de conxunto, trátase de dar a coñecer o que o alumnado entenda as conexións, implicacións, reciprocidad e reflexividad da actividade económica dentro da actividade xeral da sociedade. Que o alumnado teña o máis claro posible o papel da actividade económica no escenario conxunto da sociedade.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
A3 Evaluate and foreseeing, from relevant data, the development of a company.
A4 Elaborate advisory reports on specific situations of companies and markets
A5 Write projects about specific functional areas (e.g. management, marketing, financial) of the company
A6 Identify the relevant sources of economic information and to interpret the content.
A7 Understand economic institutions as a result and application of theoretical or formal representations which explain the evolution of the economy.
A8 Derive, based on from basic information, relevant data unrecognizable by non-professionals.
A9 Use frequently the information and communication technology (ICT) throughout their professional activity.
A10 Read and communicate in a professional environment at a basic level in more than one language, particularly in English
A12 Communicate fluently in their environment and work by teams
B1 CB1-The students must demonstrate knowledge and understanding in a field of study that part of the basis of general secondary education, although it is supported by advanced textbooks, and also includes some aspects that imply knowledge of the forefront of their field of study
B2 CB2 - The students can apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional way and have competences typically demostrated by means of the elaboration and defense of arguments and solving problems within their area of work
B3 CB3- The students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study) to issue evaluations that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical
B4 CB4-Communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to an audience both skilled and unskilled
B5 CB5-Develop skills needed to undertake further studies learning with a high degree of autonomy
B9 CG4-Learn to identify and anticipate opportunities, allocate resources, organize information, select and motivate people, make decisions under conditions of - uncertainty, achieve the proposed objectives and evaluate results
B10 CG5-Respect the fundamental and equal rights for men and women, promoting respect of human rights and the principles of equal opportunities, non-discrimination and universal accessibility for people with disabilities.
C1 Express correctly, both orally and in writing, in the official languages of the autonomous region
C4 To be trained for the exercise of citizenship open, educated, critical, committed, democratic, capable of analyzing reality and diagnose problems, formulate and implement knowledge-based solutions oriented to the common good
C5 Understand the importance of entrepreneurial culture and know the means and resources available to entrepreneurs
C6 Assess critically the knowledge, technology and information available to solve the problems and take valuable decisions
C7 Assume as professionals and citizens the importance of learning throughout life.
C8 Assess the importance of research, innovation and technological development in the economic and cultural progress of society.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Sociological Imagination To understand the discipline of sociology and the sociological perspective, and the contribution to our understanding of social reality, such that the student will be able to: Describe how sociology differs from and is similar to other social sciences and give examples of these differences and similarities. Apply the sociological imagination and sociological concepts and principles to her/his own life. Concepts To understand the basic concepts in sociology and their fundamental theoretical interrelations, such that students will be able to define, give examples, show interrelationships, and demonstrate the relevance of the following: Culture Social change Socialization Stratification Social structure Institutions Theory To understand the role of theory in sociology, such that the student will be able to: Define theory and describe and illustrate its role in building sociological knowledge. Compare and contrast basic theoretical orientations in reference to social phenomena. Understand and show how theories reflect the historical and social contexts of the times and cultures in which they were developed. Methods To understand the role of evidence and qualitative and quantitative methods in sociology, such that the students will be able to: Identify basic methodological approaches and describe the general role of methods in building sociological knowledge. Compare and contrast the basic methodological approaches for gathering data. Design a research study in an area of choice and explain why various choices were made. Critically assess a published research. Understand ethical codes that govern the conduct of sociologists and how sociological knowledge may be applied to people and lives. A3
A4
A5
A6
A7
A8
A9
A10
A12
 B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B9
B10
 C1
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1) An invitation to sociology The goal of this theme is to introduce you to some basic concepts in sociological analysis, to some fundamental arguments about the constitution of society and the individuals who comprise it.
2) Sociological thinking The aim of this theme is to introduce you to sociology’s founders and describe the way they theorized about modern society. It also provides a more up-to date overview of the development of sociological theorizing through the analysis of some key introductory ideas: roles, institutions, social stratification.
3) Research methods This lesson looks at the stages normally involved in research work and particularly at the various research methods commonly employ in the sociological work.
4) Economics and Sociology This track is intended as a general introduction to economic sociology. It is focused on the role that social relations, confidence and social institutions play in the economy.
5) Sociology of markets Sociologist primarily view markets as institutions, while economists focus on the issue of price formation, mainly by constructing models. This track analyses two main types of markets, labour and financial markets, from a sociological point of view and gives the students an overview of the main approaches that analyse them as social institutions.
6.) Sociology of consumption Lesson deliverd only in the spanish program
7 )Market and Welfare State Lesson deliverd only in the spanish program
8) Globalisationand the NewEconomy Lesson deliverd only in the spanish program
9)Contemporary social problems Lesson deliverd only in the spanish program

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Guest lecture / keynote speech A3 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 B1 B3 B5 B10 C4 C5 C6 C7 17 34 51
Objective test A5 A10 A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 2.5 17.5 20
Workshop A4 B9 C8 25 50 75
 
Personalized attention 4 0 4
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies Description
Guest lecture / keynote speech Oral presentation (using audiovisual material and student interaction) designed to transmit knowledge and encourage learning. Presentations of this type are variously referred to as ‘expository method’, ‘guest lectures’ or ‘keynote speeches’. (The term ‘keynote’ refers only to a type of speech delivered on special occasions, for which the lecture sets the tone or establishes the underlying theme; it is characterised by its distinctive content, structure and purpose, and relies almost exclusively on the spoken word to communicate its ideas.)
Objective test Mixed test consisting of essay-type and objective test questions. Essay section consists of open (extended answer) questions; objective test may contain multiple-choice, ordering and sequencing, short answer, binary, completion and/or multiple-matching questions.
Workshop Applied learning situation incorporating a range of supervised learning and testing techniques (presentation, simulation, debate, problem solving, guided practice, etc.) with a strongly practical focus.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Workshop
Description
Class sessions will be a mix of lecture and discussion or other in?class activities. This mixed?method approach is designed to constantly engage with course material, focus on learning outcomes, and recognize the various ways in which people learn. Lectures will be concise and relevant, helping to outline new content or grasp difficult concepts.
Other tools designed to facilitate learning include class discussion, active learning exercises, video and other multimedia, and written reactions. Such opportunities allow you to work with fellow students and grapple with the material presented in lectures and readings on a deeper level, often applying concepts to your own life experiences.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Workshop A4 B9 C8
Each theme comprises one or more “practical sessions” consisting of an in?class writing exercise. They will generally be either answering and discussing questions related to the selected readings or answering a series of questions about the film or video watched at the class session.
Each assignment is worth a possible total of 10 points. A missed practice is worth 0 points.
Final practice grade is the average of the six assignments.
Practices will account for 40% of the course grade.
 40
Objective test A5 A10 A12 B1 B2 B3 B4 C1 The final exam will be comprised of a combination of multiple-choice and short-answer questions drawn from readings, videos and lectures.
 60
 
Assessment comments

The grade course is the weighed up sum of the final exam and workshop parts.

To pass the course it is necessary:

1 -. Approve the final exam on the proposed themes. You must obtain a minimum of 5 out of 10 on the exam to pass the course. This exam accounts for 60% of the grade, but (regardless of the grade earned) is not enough to pass the course. In addition, mandatory, you must:

2 -. Deliver all practical proposals promptly. Each practice will be assessed from 1 to 10. The final note of the practices will be the arithmetic mean of all of them. Each practice undelivered rated at zero, computing as such in calculating the average. If properly excused absence, the teacher will contact the student.

3.-class participation and exposure in public practice will be considered and taken into account. 

 

In case the student would woul make the practical part and did not pass the objective, the student will go to the second opportunity (the objective test), thus keeping the score of the workshop.

If any student would call for early evaluation criteria, the criteria to evaluate the second opportunity will be maintained.


 






















COMPUTING GRADES


Point totals


Grades


10 +

“Matricula de Honor” (exceptional)


8,8 -   10

“Excelente”


6,8 -   8,75

“Notable”


5    -   6,75

“Aprobado”

Sources of information
Basic ENGUITA M. (1998). Economía y sociología. Para un análisis sociológico de la realidad económica. CIS
LINDBLON CH. (2002). El sistema de mercado. Alianza Ensayo
ESPING-ANDERSEN, G. (2000). Fundamentos sociales de las economías postindustriales. Ariel
ROCHER, Guy (1996). Introducción a la Sociología. Pags. 659-670. HERDER
MARUANI M; ROGERAT CH.; TORNS T. (2000). Las nuevas fronteras de la desigualdad: hombres y mujeres en el mercado de trabajo. Primera y segunda parte.. Icaria
MINGIONE E. (1994). Las Sociedades Fragmentadas. Una Sociología De La Vida Más Allá Del Paradigma Del Mercado. Cap. 1, 2,3 y 4. Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social
IGLESIAS DE USSEL, Julio y TRINIDAD REQUENA, Anatonio (coord.) (2010). Leer la sociedad. Capít: 3, 7, 9 y 10. Tecnos
QUIVY R.; CAMPENHOUDT L., (2002). Manual de investigación en ciencias sociales. Pags. 241-268. Limusa Noriega Editores
PHILLIPS, Bernard (). Sociología. McGraw-Hill
MACIONIS (). Sociología. Prentice-Hall
GIDDENS, Anthony (2010). Sociología. Cap. 2,4,5,7,13, 14,20. Alianza
LIGHT, KELLER Y CALHOUN (2000). Sociología. Cap. 3, 7, 9,15, 16, 17, 20. McGraw-Hill
WATSON, T. (1995). Trabajo y sociedad. Manual introductorio a la sociología del trabajo, industrial y de la empresa. Hacer
RECIO, A. (1997). Trabajo, personas, mercados. Manual de economía laboral. Icaria
Ao longo do curso as profesoras poderán incluír bibliografía por temas
Complementary TOHARIA, L. (Ed) (1983). . El mercado de trabajo: teorías y aplicaciones. Madrid, Alianza
MARX, K. (1984 (1867-75)). El Capital. Vol.1. Madrid, Ed. SXXI
CASTILLO, J.J. (Ed). (2005). El trabajo recobrado. Madrid, Miño y Dávila
SENNET, R. (1998). La corrosión del carácter. Las consecuencias personales del trabajo en el nuevo capitalismo. Barcelona, Anagrama
RITZER, G. (1996). La Mcdonalización de la sociedad. Barcelona, Ariel
VELASCO, R (1996). Los economistas en su laberinto. Madrid, Santillana
DOERINGER, P. Y PIORE, M. (1985). Mercados internos de trabajo y análisis laboral. Madrid, Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social
GORDON, D.M. Y OTROS (1986). Trabajo segmentado, trabajadores divididos. . Madrid, Ministerio de Trabajo y Seguridad Social.
KRUGMAN, P. (1994). Vendiendo Prosperidad: Sensatez e insensatez económica en una era de expectativas limitadas. Barcelona, Ariel


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus
Política Económica/611G02016
Análise Económico das Organizacións/611G02023
Investigación de Mercados/611G02024
Coportamento do Consumidor. Productos e Marcas/611G02037
Políticas Sociais e Medioambientais da Empresa/611G02038

Other comments


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.