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SOS-3008: Codes and communication in Modern Society Work Load
5 credits (ECTS) | Type of course
This course is suitable for all students who wish to acquire insight into a central problem for discussion in modern social theory, and for those who want to work theoretically, empirically, or practically with one of society¿s fields or systems. The course has a operational intent and is compatible with SOS 3009 - Introduction to QSR NVivo.
| Level of course/Year of study
First or second year at master''s level. | Language of instruction
Norwegian | Examination semester
Spring | Contents
Modern society is, according to central social scientists, divided into different fields, systems or discourses such as science, politics, religion, sexuality and love etc. Pierre Bourdieu uses field division, Niklas Luhman talks about the different function systems of society, and Michel Foucault operates with various discourses. Every field, system or discourse has a degree of autonomy, and communication and action follows its own logic.
This differentiation of society creates a need for interaction across fields, systems and discourses and for mutual adjustments. Is it, however, possible to have integration in complex, modern societies without destroying the autonomy of the fields or systems? This question constitutes one of our major practical and theoretical challenges.
The purpose with this course is to compare the various theories as providing different starting points for empirical analysis of individual fields, systems or discourses, and relations among them.
Subjects for the lectures:
· What kind of society is modern society?
· Field analysis according to Pierre Bourdieu
· System analysis according to Niklas Luhman¿s systems theory
· Discourse analysis according to Michel Foucault
| Form of teaching
Lectures and seminars.
| Exam and assessment
An essay of 5-7 pages written according to requirements. The essay can have basis in a research design for an empirical investigation connected to one or more of the theoretical perspectives.
Grading: A-E = passed, F = Failed.
The course is open for re-sit examination early in the following semester.
| Contact person/lecturer
Gøril Erikstad | Recommended reading/syllabus
See homepage. | Homepage
http://uit.no/sosiologi/2001/20
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Teaching spring 2006
Orienteringsmøte: 12. januar 2006, kl 1115-1400, rom B-1004 (SVHUM)
Responsible teacher:F.aman. Roar Hagen | | Forelesning | Første undervisning tirsdag 28. mars kl. 1015 rom D-0134
Foreleser F.aman. Roar Hagen
| | Eksamen | Eksamen: Utlevering av oppgavetekst: 26. april 2006, kl 0900. Innlevering av eksamensoppgave: 3. mai 2006, kl 1400 |
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