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| Course title | Theories of Postmodernism |
| Course code | Soci6012 |
| Credit points (ECTS) | 3 |
| Total Hours in Course | 81 |
| Number of hours for lectures | 12 |
| Number of hours for seminars and practical classes | 12 |
| Independent study hours | 57 |
| Date of course confirmation | 30/09/2020 |
| Responsible Unit | Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities |
| Course developers | |
| Dr. phil., doc. Gunārs Brāzma |
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| Prior knowledge | |
| Soci5043, Sociological Theory |
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| Course abstract | |
| The course provides knowledge of theoretical framework of postmodernism; develops an in-depth understanding of the processes in contemporary society in the context of postmodern theories. Students expand their investigatory competence through the choosing theoretical and methodological approaches in the area of organisations and public administration. | |
| Learning outcomes and their assessment | |
| Knowledge: understanding of the concepts used in postmodern theories and the manifestations characteristic of modern society, understanding of the most important theoretical findings of postmodernism and their connection with classical approaches in sociology – independent works.
Professional skills: ability to use the theoretical knowledge of postmodernism in the study of modern society and organizations, ability to predict the processes in society based on the assessment of the current situation – practical works. Soft skills: ability to responsibly plan and perform assigned tasks, interaction, collaboration and organizational skills – independent works, practical works. Competence: ability to independently choose the appropriate theoretical and methodological framework to address issues of concern to society and to introduce an innovative vision in the operation of organizations – independent work. |
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| Course Content(Calendar) | |
| 1.Definitions and interpretations of modernism and postmodernism (2 hours)
2.Description of Z. Bauman's theory of postmodernism. "Light" modernity (2 hours) 3.Poststructuralism. Jacques Derrida's theory of 'deconstruction' (1 hour) 4.Characteristics of Michel Foucault and Jean Baudrillard ideas (2 hours) 5.J.F. Lyotard’s theory of science and knowledge in postmodern society (1 hour) 6.J. Ritzer's theory of McDonaldization and globalization. Rationality in postmodern society (2 hours) 7.Social theories of risk and uncertainty. Ulrich Beck's risk theory (1 hour) 8.Theoretical aspects of discourse analysis. Criticism of postmodernism, future perspectives (1 hour) List of practical works and seminars (12 hours): 1. Discourse analysis - situation analysis (2 hours). 2. Consumer society in Latvia - discussion (1st hour). 3. Manifestations of the consumer society - film demonstration and discussion (2 hours). 4. Manifestations of postmodernism in Latvia - presentation of independent work (3 hours). 5. Manifestations of postmodern society in an organization - presentation of independent work (2 hours). 6. Society development perspectives - scenario analysis (2 hours). Part-time distant learning: The same topics as in full time studies, but the number of contact hours are 1/2 compared to full time studies. |
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| Requirements for awarding credit points | |
| Scientific literature chosen by a lecturer must be studied and discussed during the seminars. Student’s paper and its presentation about a topic chosen by student and accepted by lecturer must be elaborated. Final test in the end of the course.
Study process in part-time distance learning is organised in accordance with the Order of the Vice-Rector of Studies No. 2.4.-5/59 On distance learning procedures at LBTU. Study courses are scheduled for each semester according to the study plan. The students learn the topics included in the study course independently, using the materials created and placed by the lecturer in the e-studies (Moodle). Feedback on the learning of lecture and seminar topics in distance learning is organised in the form of self-assessment tests, discussion forums and independent work, as well as in face-to-face or online consultations, lectures and final examinations according to the timetable. |
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| Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work | |
| Individual tasks in the study course include 56 hours in full time studies: preparation of a paper and its presentation (28 hours), preparation for final test (28 hours), in part time distance learning – respectively 34 and 34 hours. | |
| Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes | |
| The exam. Its criteria for assessment of learning outcomes consist of: student’s paper and its presentation – 50%, final written test – 50%. | |
| Compulsory reading | |
| 1.The Post-Modern Reader. C. Jencks C. (ed.). 2nd edition. Chichester: John Wiley&Sons Ltd, 2011. 352 p.
2.Dillon M. Introduction to Sociological Theory: Theorists, Concepts, and Their Applicability to the Twenty-First Century. 3rd edition. Chichester: John Wiley&Sons Ltd, 2020. 530 p. 3.Hatch M.J., Cunliffe A.L. Organization Theory: modern, symbolic and postmodern perspectives. 3rd ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2013. 351 p. 4.Dasgupta S., Kivisto P. Postmodernism in a Global Perspective. New Delhi: Sage Publications, 2014, 285 p. Grāmata pieejama datubāzē EBSCO ebook collection LLU tīklā un ārpus LLU tīkla ar LLU IS lietotājkontu https://web-a-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.llu.lv/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/ZTAwMHh3d19fODE4NjI2X19BTg2?sid=679689dd-9bc4-4ead-9881-7c42b8e24c12@sessionmgr4008&vid=2&format=EB&lpid=lp_280&rid=18 5.Featherstone M. Consumer Culture and Postmodernism. 2nd ed. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications, 2007. 203 p. Grāmata pieejama datubāzē EBSCO ebook collection LLU tīklā un ārpus LLU tīkla ar LLU IS lietotājkontu http://search.ebscohost.com.ezproxy.llu.lv/login.aspx?direct=true&db=e000xww&AN=268620&site=ehost-live&scope=site 6.Powell J.L. Baudrillard and Postmodernism. New York: Nova Science Publishers, 2012. 81 p. Grāmata pieejama datubāzē EBSCO ebook collection LLU tīklā un ārpus LLU tīkla ar LLU IS lietotājkontu https://web-a-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.llu.lv/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/ZTAwMHh3d19fNjA2NDAxX19BTg2?sid=679689dd-9bc4-4ead-9881-7c42b8e24c12@sessionmgr4008&vid=1&format=EB&lpid=lp_iii&rid=5 7.Butler C. Postmodernism: A Very Short Introduction. Oxford: OUP Oxford, 2002. 142 p. Grāmata pieejama datubāzē EBSCO ebook collection LLU tīklā un ārpus LLU tīkla ar LLU IS lietotājkontu https://web-a-ebscohost-com.ezproxy.llu.lv/ehost/ebookviewer/ebook/ZTAwMHh3d19fMTAwMjkyX19BTg2?sid=679689dd-9bc4-4ead-9881-7c42b8e24c12@sessionmgr4008&vid=1&format=EB&lpid=lp_135&rid=1 8.Taylor V.E., Winquist C.E. Encyclopedia of Postmodernism. London: Routledge, 2011. 480 p. 9.Lash S. Sociology of Postmodernism. New York: Routledge, 1990. 313 p. |
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| Further reading | |
| 1.Davis M. Liquid Sociology: metaphor in Zygmunt Bauman`s Analysis of Modernity. New York: Routledge, 2013. 253 p. Grāmata pieejama datubāzē EBSCO ebook collection LLU tīklā un ārpus LLU tīkla ar LLU IS lietotājkontu
http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=645081&site=ehost-live&scope=site 2.Waters M. Modernity: Critical Concepts. Volume IV. After Modernity. London: Routledge, 2001. 491 p. 3.Fuko M. Seksualitātes vēsture. III Pašrūpe. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2003. 234 lpp. 4.Tisenkopfs T. Uzburtā vieta. Rīga: Neputns, 2007. 267 lpp. 5.Hābermāss J. Postnacionālā konstelācija un demokrātijas nākotne. Rīga: Zinātne, 2012. 111 lpp. 6.Ritzer G. The McDonaldization of Society 5. Losangelos, Calif.: Pine Forge Press, 2008. 300 p. |
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| Periodicals and other sources | |
| 1.European Journal of Social Theory. Pieejams: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/est
2.Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Reviews Organizations. Pieejams: http://csx.sagepub.com/, 3.Current Sociology. Pieejams: https://journals.sagepub.com/home/csi 4.Rīgas Laiks. Pieejams: https://www.rigaslaiks.lv/ 5.Kultūras un patstāvīgas domas interneta žurnāls Satori.lv. Pieejams: https://satori.lv/par-satori |
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| Notes | |
| Elective study course in the ESAF academic master's study program "Sociology of Organizations and Public Administration". | |