ENVIRONMENTAL AND URBAN SOCIOLOGY - BMEGT43M301

The aim of the course is to present the nature and dynamics of contemporary urban and environmental process-es from a Hungarian and international perspective through a series of case studies, introducing students to the sociological concepts, methods, and main issues related to the subject, with special emphasis on practice-oriented thinking and problem solving.

1. the basic concepts and theories of urban sociology and environmental sociology;
2. the background of the social and environmental processes;
3. the relevant sociological topics and case studies;
4. attempts to manage social and environmental problems.

1. understand and process literature on the topic;
2. to formulate a professional opinion;
3. developing recommendations and action plans on sociological issues.

1. actively participates in lecture sessions;
2. gain knowledge and information;
3. approaches the topics in a practice-oriented way.

1. are open to accept reliable critical remarks;
2. are open to formulate questions and critical remarks.

Lectures and written communication. Students works performed independently and in group.

• A tantárgy elvégzéshez szükséges oktatási anyagok, szakirodalom a kurzus moodle-oldaláról érhető el a hallgatóknak (edu.gtk.bme.hu)
• Az előadások prezentációinak anyaga, ami a félév során folyamatosan fog feltöltésre kerülni.
• Slideshows of the lectures which will be uploaded continously during the semester.
• Az aktuális irodalmi lista az első órán kerül ismertetésre.
• The actual literature list will be distributed in the first lesson.

Assessment of the learning outcomes described under 2.2. is based on one written end-term test. The assessment includes the right solution of the lesson works.

Detailed description of the performance evaluations carried out during the term: Students are required to present in specific topics during the lessons.

• oral presentation: 100

Retakes and make-ups are regulated by the University’s Code on Education and Examination.