Sociology of deviance

Overview

Lecturer

Sebastian Claudiu Stefani

Seminar tutor

Sebastian Claudiu Stefani

Type of course

Elective (1 of 2)

Language of instruction

Romanian

Erasmus language

English

Domain

Sociology

Field of study

Sociology

Form of education

Full-time

Form of instruction

Class

Credit awarded by

Grade

Teaching methods

Interactive lectures, debates and guided discussions, Academic writing

Entry requirements

None

To develop a critical understanding of social deviance,

To build analytical and interpretive skills regarding deviant behaviors

To foster ethical and social reflection on public policies and institutional interventions

Desigur, Claudiu! Iată o listă cu 14 teme esențiale de curs pentru disciplina Sociologia devianței, traduse și în limba engleză:

Introduction to the Sociology of Deviance: Key Concepts and Theories
Social Norms, Social Control, and Mechanisms of Sanctioning
Classical Theories of Deviance: Durkheim, Merton, Becker
Deviance and Criminality: Conceptual Boundaries
Deviance in Cultural and Historical Contexts: Norm Relativism
Deviant Subcultures and Marginalized Groups
Deviance in Public Spaces: Disruptive Behaviors and Social Reactions
Social Institutions and the Management of Deviance: Police, Justice, Prisons
Deviance and Mass Media: Representations, Stereotypes, and Influence
Youth Deviance: Causes, Forms, and Interventions
Deviance Related to Drug Use and Addictions
Sexual Deviance and Gender Norms
Economic Deviance: Corruption, Tax Evasion, Fraud
Public Policies and Strategies for Preventing Deviance

Define key concepts in the sociology of deviance and explain their relevance in social analysis.
Identify and compare forms of social control and mechanisms of sanctioning.
Apply classical theories of deviance to interpret social behaviors.
Distinguish between deviance and criminality in sociological analyses.
Analyze how social norms vary across cultural and historical contexts.
Describe the characteristics of deviant subcultures and processes of marginalization.

Essays and written assignments, final exam