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The course is divided into two parts. The first part is dedicated to an introduction to sociology with a focus on the fathers of the discipline and on the main debates occurred in the history of sociological thought. The second part of the course is dedicated to the analysis of the elements of society, such as social structure, interaction, inequality and family, education and religion institutions. Research design, the concept of standard and non-standard families, and the main research tools will be explored through individual exercises, group work, and a project work.

A basic knowledge of contemporary history and philosophy (from high school) is useful, although not essential.

1) Neil J. Smelser, Manuale di sociologia, Bologna, Il Mulino, 1984 (capitoli 1-15). 2) Martire F., Parra Saiani P., Cataldi S. (2023), La ricerca sociale e le sue pratiche, Roma, Carocci (capitoli 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14) 3) Handouts of classical sociology books (available in the e-learning platform). Collection of the following texts:: Émile Durkheim, Che cos’è un fatto sociale, in Le regole del metodo sociologico, Milano, Edizioni di Comunità, 1963, pp. 25-34. Émile Durkheim, Introduzione, in Il suicidio. L’educazione morale, introd. di Luciano Cavalli, Torino, Unione Tipografico-Editrice Torinese, 1969, pp. 59-73. Émile Durkheim, L’elemento sociale del suicidio, libro III, cap. 1, in Il suicidio. L’educazione morale, introd. di Luciano Cavalli, Torino, Unione Tipografico-Editrice Torinese, 1969, pp. 357-388. Max Weber, Alcune categorie della sociologia comprendente, I, II, III, in Il metodo delle scienze storico-sociali, Milano, Einaudi, 1994, introd. di Pietro Rossi, pp. 239-258. Max Weber, Le origini del capitalismo moderno, in Paolo Jedlowski (a cura di), Pagine di sociologia. Antologia di testi dai classici alle riflessioni contemporanee, pp. 117-143.

Attendance is optional. For attendees, individual exercises, collective interaction activities, and group work, such as project work, are also planned.

For all students, the exam will be written, and it will include 5 or 6 open questions with a predefined response space. Evaluation of the products of individual and group exercises will also contribute to the assessment of learning.

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The course is delivered in person and combines traditional lectures, aimed at providing theoretical and conceptual foundations, with interactive classroom activities that encourage active student engagement, and collaborative group work, designed to promote active learning, peer exchange, and the development of transversal skills such as teamwork, bibliographic research, and communication.