Course code Soci1011

Credit points 1.50

Course Paper in Sociolgy

Total Hours in Course40

Independent study hours40

Date of course confirmation13.11.2007

Responsible UnitInstitute of Social Sciences and Humanities

Course developer

author Sociālo un humanitāro zinātņu institūts

Dace Kaufmane

Dr. oec.

Course abstract

The aim for writing course paper in sociology is to develop appropriate research and paper writing skills in related area. Students have to analyse actual problems of Latvia in conceptual framework of modern theories.

Compulsory reading

1. Eko U. Kā uzrakstīt diplomdarbu.R., Jāņa Rozes apgāds, 2006.
2. Socioloģisko pētījumu metodika un tehnika.R.,Zvaigzne, 1981
3. C.Frankfort-Nachmias, D Nachmias. Research Methods in the Social Sciences.N-Y., St.Martins Press.1996.
4. Socioloģisko pētījumu metodoloģija, metodika un tehnika. R.: 1989.

Further reading

1. Socioloģijas skaidrojošā vārdnīca., R.: 1997.
2. Giddens A. Sociology. Oxsford University Press.1998.
3. Haralambos, M. Sociology: Themes and Perspectives. [ Slough]; University Tutorial Press
4. Кравченко А.И. Социология., П: 2005.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Cоциологические исследование
2. European Societies/ European Sociological Association
3. LLU SZF Starptautisko zinātnisko konferenču rakstu krājumi
4. www.politika.lv