Course aims:

Formation of analytical skills through the functional acquisition of the theoretical apparatus for the sociological study of public opinion
Operational use of the concepts of mass communication sciences;
Development of the capacity for sociological interpretation of mass communication;

Course Entry Requirements:

N/A

Course contents:

1. Introductory notions in political sociology
2. Social power and political power
3. Political regimes - characteristics and typologies
4. Political parties and the importance of multi-partyism
5. Voting and legitimacy. Majority power
6. Distribution of political power in modern societies
7. Evolution of political parties and political extremism
8. Electoral campaign, voting trends and electoral behavior
9. Political integrity. Interest groups and pressure groups
10. Revolution and transition. Change of political regimes
11. Politics and economy
12. Globalization of the political system
13. The European political system
14. The political class in Romania

Teaching methods:

Lecture, Examples Conversation

Learning outcomes:

C5.2. Interpreting the specific needs of target groups
C5.5. Monitoring cases and evaluating the degree of improvement of the issues discussed
C6.3. Identifying communication styles and problems characteristic of communication processes in a social context

Learning outcomes verification and assessment criteria:

Mastering the main theoretical contents specific to the discipline

Recommended reading:

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