Overview
Aims
To acquire the foundations of sociological thinking and social interactions
To develop analysis capabilities of sociological issues from different theoretical perspectives
To use sociological imagination to understand social world and administrative problems
Course contents
Introduction, Sociological Theory, Groups, Family, Organizations, Communities, Culture, Socialization, Deviance, Applied Sociology in Public Administration
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the concepts used in the research of groups, organizations and communities Use of basic knowledge in explaining and interpreting social risks at organizations and territorial community level Evaluation and appreciation of policies, programs and services specific to public administration in a sociological perspective
Assessment
Written paper –– 60%; continuous assessment – 40%.