Università Roma Tre

Today, the sociologist must be able to analyze and respond to different issues of social coexistence: globalization, ecology, gender and sexuality, migration ... major issues that bring with them the transformations of social relations, family, stratification, education, religion, the arts, the use of the media. The course therefore intends to address the forms and changes of living in society, according to different theories and methods of investigation.
With the study of General Sociology, the student will be able to achieve the following educational objectives.
In terms of knowledge and comprehension:
- knowledge of the theoretical principles of sociology;
- ability to express oneself in the language and terms of the discipline;
- understanding of the interconnections that structure the relationship between man and society in different macro systemic contexts: social, economic, cultural.
In terms of knowledge and comprehension skills applied:
- ability to apply the knowledge acquired in research projects on the topics covered by the course;
- ability to apply sociological theories by elaborating research hypotheses and selecting the most suitable research techniques.
In terms of autonomy of judgement:
- ability to critically read manuals and specialist texts concerning the discipline;
- ability to identify the appropriate methods of study and research in relation to the different contexts of application;
- ability to read critically the results of studies, research and projects.
In terms of communication skills:
- acquisition of terminology specific to the discipline;
- ability to express clearly, even to a non-specialist audience, environmental issues in the global socio-economic context.
In terms of learning capacity:
- understanding of the importance of field observation and direct experience of the processes being studied.