Programme: Elective subjects
Subject Role: Elective
Recommended semester: 0
Objectives
The aim of the course is to acquaint students at the beginning of their education with the basic concepts, methods, and main topics of sociology, with special emphasis on topics important for their future architectural careers.
Academic results
Knowledge
- Solid knowledge of the basic conceptual vocabulary of social research
Skills
- Openness to acquire new sectors of knowledge and ability to effectively acquire them
Attitude
- Openness to social change, awareness of the historical and social embeddedness of cultural processes and institutions
Independence and responsibility
- Self-reflexivity and openness to critical arguments
Teaching methodology
lecturing
Materials supporting learning
- A tantárgy elvégzéshez szükséges oktatási anyagok, szakirodalom a kurzus moodle-oldaláról érhető el a hallgatóknak (edu.gtk.bme.hu) – Books, notes, downloadable materials (edu.gtk.bme.hu)
General Rules
félévközi zárthelyi teszt
Performance assessment methods
midterm tests
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- midterm tests: 100
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
Órák rendszeres látogatása
Issuing grades
| % | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 91-100 |
| Very good | 80-90 |
| Good | 70-79 |
| Satisfactory | 60-69 |
| Pass | 40-59 |
| Fail | < 40 |
Retake and late completion
Retakes and make-ups are regulated by the University’s Code on Education and Examination.
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
| Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
|---|---|
| class attendance | 28 |
| prep. for assessment | 32 |
| total | 60 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Topics covered during the term
1. Sociological approach, modernization; 2. Social science research; 3. Socialization; 4. Social interaction; 5. Norms, rules, deviance; 6. Mass and behavior; 7. Lifestyle, culture and religion; 8. Groups, organizations; 9. State and society; 10. Local governments; 11. Globalization; 12. Slums and ghettos; 13. Gentrification, suburbanization; 14. Demographic challenges and social transformation.
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Additional lecturers
| Name | Position | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| Kocsis János Balázs | egyetemi docens | kocsis.janos@gtk.bme.hu |