2025
General Sociology
Name: General Sociology
Code: SOC02403L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Sociology
Teaching languages: Portuguese
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
At the end of the course, students are expected to:
OA1 Know the object and method of Sociology and understand the specific character of the sociological approach and its usefulness;
OA2 Know the processes that led to the institutionalization of Sociology, with special attention to the Portuguese context;
OA3 Have the ability to identify the "fathers" and "mothers" of Sociology, that is, the key figures who contributed to shaping the sociological field, and their contribution;
OA4 Know and possess the basic skills for the analytical use of the main categories of sociological analysis;
OA5 Be capable of critical and intersectional reflection on contemporary society;
OA6 Have acquired the ability to read sociological texts;
OA7 Know and use the specific language of Sociology and have the ability to communicate acquired ideas and knowledge both in writing and orally.
OA1 Know the object and method of Sociology and understand the specific character of the sociological approach and its usefulness;
OA2 Know the processes that led to the institutionalization of Sociology, with special attention to the Portuguese context;
OA3 Have the ability to identify the "fathers" and "mothers" of Sociology, that is, the key figures who contributed to shaping the sociological field, and their contribution;
OA4 Know and possess the basic skills for the analytical use of the main categories of sociological analysis;
OA5 Be capable of critical and intersectional reflection on contemporary society;
OA6 Have acquired the ability to read sociological texts;
OA7 Know and use the specific language of Sociology and have the ability to communicate acquired ideas and knowledge both in writing and orally.
Contents
Module 1 - The Sociological Perspective
1. What is Sociology?
2. The Affirmation of Sociology as a Science and the Specificities of the Portuguese Case
3. Sociology, Other Social Sciences, and Common Sense
4. Thinking Sociologically: ?Mothers? and ?Fathers? of sociology
5. Researching the Social World
Module 2 - Categories of Sociological Analysis
1. Culture and Society
2. Power, Social action, Structure
3. Social interactions, Group, Socialization
Module 3 - Identity, Differences, and Inequalities
1. Classes and Social Inequalities
2. Gender and Sexuality
3. Migrations and Ethnicity
1. What is Sociology?
2. The Affirmation of Sociology as a Science and the Specificities of the Portuguese Case
3. Sociology, Other Social Sciences, and Common Sense
4. Thinking Sociologically: ?Mothers? and ?Fathers? of sociology
5. Researching the Social World
Module 2 - Categories of Sociological Analysis
1. Culture and Society
2. Power, Social action, Structure
3. Social interactions, Group, Socialization
Module 3 - Identity, Differences, and Inequalities
1. Classes and Social Inequalities
2. Gender and Sexuality
3. Migrations and Ethnicity
Teaching Methods
The objectives of the curricular unit will be achieved through theoretical-practical classes, tutorial guidance, and the personal work of the students.
In the classroom, the professor presents the subject matter, provides examples of research (including ongoing research projects in addition to publications) conducted within the course domains, engages students with questions, and clarifies doubts. The professor also mobilizes digital resources (films, documentaries, videos, podcasts, the internet, etc.) that challenge students, link theory and practice, and relate their learning to real contexts.
In the classroom, students may be asked to work individually or in groups for the development of exercises aimed at consolidating the understanding of the topics addressed, strengthening oral and written communication and argumentation skills, and developing critical and intersectional analysis abilities. The teaching-learning process may include participation in scientific meetings such as open classes and conferences.
Tutorial guidance is intended to clarify doubts.
The autonomous work of the students includes reading the texts in the bibliography and revising the topics covered in class.
Moodle is used as a resource to foster communication between the instructor and the students, also providing learning materials and resources that facilitate the organization of the students' work.
In the classroom, the professor presents the subject matter, provides examples of research (including ongoing research projects in addition to publications) conducted within the course domains, engages students with questions, and clarifies doubts. The professor also mobilizes digital resources (films, documentaries, videos, podcasts, the internet, etc.) that challenge students, link theory and practice, and relate their learning to real contexts.
In the classroom, students may be asked to work individually or in groups for the development of exercises aimed at consolidating the understanding of the topics addressed, strengthening oral and written communication and argumentation skills, and developing critical and intersectional analysis abilities. The teaching-learning process may include participation in scientific meetings such as open classes and conferences.
Tutorial guidance is intended to clarify doubts.
The autonomous work of the students includes reading the texts in the bibliography and revising the topics covered in class.
Moodle is used as a resource to foster communication between the instructor and the students, also providing learning materials and resources that facilitate the organization of the students' work.
Assessment
Learning assessment will be conducted based on two modalities: Continuous Assessment or Final Assessment.
Under the Continuous Assessment modality, the final grade in the Curricular Unit (UC) will be weighted by the instructor of each as follows:
- 1st Midterm Test: 20%
- 2nd Midterm Test: 30%
- 3rd Midterm Test: 35%
Active participation in classroom debates and tasks: 15%.
The minimum grade for each assessment component is 9.5 points.
Students shall be eligible for assessment provided that they cumulatively meet the following conditions:
(i) attendance at 75% of classes (except in cases provided for by statute);
(ii) participation in the assessment procedures in accordance with the stipulated arrangements and deadlines.
The Final Assessment modality will consist of a single written examination (100% of the final grade).
In this course unit, taking into account the assessment methodology adopted, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be authorised for the completion of exercises in under the guidance of the lecturer, but not in the context of the scheduled assessment examinations.
Any use not specified above shall be considered unacceptable. The improper use of AI tools shall be considered academic misconduct in accordance with Article 119 of the Academic Regulations (Code of Conduct, Fraud and Plagiarism).
If deemed necessary to verify the extent to which the student has developed the knowledge and skills envisaged for the course unit, the teaching team may require the student to take an oral examination, in accordance with Article 110(13) of the Academic Regulations of the University of Évora, with the conditions provided for in Article 116(4) and Article 118(1) of the same Regulations being ensured. In the final grade for the course unit, the oral examination shall have the same weighting as the assessment component(s) it is intended to replace.
Under the Continuous Assessment modality, the final grade in the Curricular Unit (UC) will be weighted by the instructor of each as follows:
- 1st Midterm Test: 20%
- 2nd Midterm Test: 30%
- 3rd Midterm Test: 35%
Active participation in classroom debates and tasks: 15%.
The minimum grade for each assessment component is 9.5 points.
Students shall be eligible for assessment provided that they cumulatively meet the following conditions:
(i) attendance at 75% of classes (except in cases provided for by statute);
(ii) participation in the assessment procedures in accordance with the stipulated arrangements and deadlines.
The Final Assessment modality will consist of a single written examination (100% of the final grade).
In this course unit, taking into account the assessment methodology adopted, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be authorised for the completion of exercises in under the guidance of the lecturer, but not in the context of the scheduled assessment examinations.
Any use not specified above shall be considered unacceptable. The improper use of AI tools shall be considered academic misconduct in accordance with Article 119 of the Academic Regulations (Code of Conduct, Fraud and Plagiarism).
If deemed necessary to verify the extent to which the student has developed the knowledge and skills envisaged for the course unit, the teaching team may require the student to take an oral examination, in accordance with Article 110(13) of the Academic Regulations of the University of Évora, with the conditions provided for in Article 116(4) and Article 118(1) of the same Regulations being ensured. In the final grade for the course unit, the oral examination shall have the same weighting as the assessment component(s) it is intended to replace.
Teaching Staff
- Mara Clemente [responsible]
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