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Course title Social Stratification
Course code Soci2015
Credit points (ECTS) 3
Total Hours in Course 81
Number of hours for lectures 16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes 16
Independent study hours 49
Date of course confirmation 29/11/2011
Responsible Unit Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities
 
Course developers
Dr. geogr., asoc. prof. Ženija Krūzmētra

There is no prerequisite knowledge required for this course
 
Course abstract
Social structure of society is changing, research carried out in different historical periods. Social structure and social mobility characterized development of society. The social structure is a prerequisite for society development, therefore its research is significant. The course is planned for the future organization and public administration specialists bring knowledge and understanding of the social stratification and society functioning and development.
Learning outcomes and their assessment
Knowledge and understanding about heterogeneity of society, its social structure, formation history, the modern view of different countries, different types of social mobility, research methods, and expression patterns. Skills to analyze and evaluate the various manifestations of social mobility and changes in society structure. Competence - to synthesize knowledge and skills and used in various governmental institutions and other institutions dealing with different groups in society.
Compulsory reading
1. Сорокин П. Человек. Цивилизация. Общество. Москва: Политиздат, 1992. 542 c.
2. Радаев В.В., Шкаратан О.И. Социальная стратификация. Москва: Аспект Пресс, 1996. 278 с.
3. Global Inequality/Patterns and Explanations. London: Polity Press, 2006. 296 p. 4. Kirby M. Stratification and Differentiation. London: Macmillan, 1999. 242 p.
Further reading
1. Mājsaimniecību budžeta apsekojuma galvenie rezultāti 2010.gadā. LR CSB, 2011. 40 lpp.
2. Ienākumi un dzīves apstākļi Latvijā. LR CSB, 2011. 74 lpp. 3. Latvija. Pārskats par tautas attīstību 2010/2011. Nacionālā identitāte, mobilitāte un rīcībspēja. 2011. Rīga: LU Akadēmiskais apgāds, 2011. 156 lpp.
Periodicals and other sources
1. International Sociology. SAGE journals online. Online ISSN: 1461-7242
2. Contemporary Sociology: A Journal of Revievs. Print ISSN: 0094-3061. Online ISSN: 1939-8638 3. Социологические исследования 2010-2011.- ISBN 0132-1625