Course: Historical Sociology

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Course title Historical Sociology
Course code KHI/KBH81
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Zábranský Vilém, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
This optional course aims to present students with the discipline of historical sociology in the context of its development and show them various methodological approaches by particular authors. Important part of the course involves pointing out significant issues/problems which are being dealt with. In addition, another objective of the course is to highlight interconnections, links or different perspectives of other disciplines such as history and political science in particular.
After completing the course students will be able to define basic character of the discipline of historical sociology. They will be able to point out and define particular topics and character of different methodological approaches. On the basis of acquired knowledge they will be able to work with the newest academic literature or possibly with archival sources. Another outcome of the course is also that students will be able to compare acquired specific knowledge with the general development of society in the Czech republic and Central European space.
Prerequisites
There are no previous courses required. General knowledge of sociology, historical sciences and politology is welcomed.

Assessment methods and criteria
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The requirements for the student include active participation in lectures, at least 80%. Furthermore, the processing of the assigned task presented in the course. In addition, the student must pass a final test.
Recommended literature
  • Emanuel Rádl. Válka Čechů s Němci. Praha, 1993.
  • Gerard Delanty - Engin F. Isin (eds.). Handbook of historical sociology. London, 2003.
  • Charles Tilly. Politika kolektivního násilí. Praha, 2006.
  • Jiří Šubrt (ed.). Kapitoly z historické sociologie. Teorie dlouhodobých historických procesů. Plzeň, 2007.
  • Ladislav Holý. Malý český člověk a skvělý český národ. Národní identita a postkomunistická transformace společnosti. Praha, 2001.
  • Michel Foucault. Dohlížet a trestat. Kniha o zrodu vězení. Praha, 2000.


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