I. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT DATA
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING PERFORMANCE
THEMATIC UNITS AND FURTHER DETAILS
Subject name
SOCIAL TABOOS
ID (subject code)
BMEGT43A254
Type of subject
contact lessons
Course types and lessons
Type
Lessons
Lecture
4
Practice
0
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
term grade
Number of credits
5
Subject Coordinator
Name
Dr. Rajkó Andrea
Position
assistant professor
Contact details
rajko.andrea@gtk.bme.hu
Educational organisational unit for the subject
Department of Sociology and Communication
Subject website
Language of the subject
magyar - HU
Curricular role of the subject, recommended number of terms

Programme: Communication and media studies Bachelor’s Programme compulsory subjects from 2018

Subject Role: Compulsory elective

Recommended semester: 0

Direct prerequisites
Strong
None
Weak
None
Parallel
None
Exclusion
None
Validity of the Subject Description
Approved by the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences; starting date of the validity of the present Subject Description: before 2017. Next revision: September, 2021.

Objectives

Academic results

Knowledge
  1. Solid knowledge of the conceptualization for studying social processes
  2. Basic knowledge of social science methodologies
  3. Basic knowledge of social institutions (law, language, religion, etc.).
Skills
  1. Ability to recognize social and communication problems, and to choose appropriate solutions
  2. Ability to make judgements in practical tasks, ability to make independent decisions
  3. Reliable use of professional language.
Attitude
  1. Openness to social change
  2. Social sensitivity, solidarity
  3. Adoption of democratic and rule of law standards
Independence and responsibility
  1. Display one’s own worldview in a professional setting
  2. Independence
  3. Constructiveness and assertiveness in the context of institutional operation.

Teaching methodology

Lectures

Materials supporting learning

  • Tankönyvek, jegyzetek, letölthető anyagok – Books, notes, downloadable materials
  • Tananyag: a kurzus tananyaga elsősorban az előadás anyaga, valamint a moodle-ra hétről-hétre felkerülő ppt és javasolt szakirodalom  

General Rules

A 2.2. pontban megfogalmazott tanulási eredmények értékelése: a) mindkét zh megírása, továbbá b) a félévközi és a félév végi zh-k pontszámainak egyenkénti legalább elégséges szintű abszolválása (a szerezhető pontok 50%.) Ennek hiányában az „Elégtelen" bejegyzés kerül a Neptunba. A zárthelyik egyforma, 50–50%-os súllyal kerülnek beszámításra a félévközi jegy megállapításakor.

Performance assessment methods

Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating

  • 1st midterm test: 50%
  • 2nd midterm test: 50%
  • total: 100%

Percentage of exam elements within the rating

Issuing grades

%
Excellent > 90-100
Very good 80–90
Good 70–79
Satisfactory 60–69
Pass 40–59
Fail < 40

Retake and late completion

Retake and make-up test options are defined by the valid regulations.

Coursework required for the completion of the subject

Nature of work Number of sessions per term
56
54
40
150

Approval and validity of subject requirements

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by dr Emma Lógó, Vice Dean for Education. Valid from 2017.

Topics covered during the term

Lecture topics
1. -

Additional lecturers

Name Position Contact details

Approval and validity of subject requirements

Part III of the Subject Form is to be approved by the Head of Department of Sociology and Communication named under 1.8.