Sociological Time Diagnosis - Master of Arts
"What kind of society do we live in?" - This basic question is addressed by sociological diagnoses of the times. They respond to a subject-specific and societal need for interpretation by highlighting certain social phenomena as characteristic of contemporary society, interpreting them sociologically in a new way and presenting these interpretations to the specialist and wider public for discussion.
"What kind of society do we live in?" - This basic question is addressed by sociological diagnoses of the times. They respond to a subject-specific and societal need for interpretation by highlighting certain social phenomena as characteristic of contemporary society, interpreting them sociologically in a new way and presenting these interpretations to the specialist and wider public for discussion. This type of sociological research and theory building is at the heart of the course. Its theoretical prerequisites and methodological requirements, the relationship between sociology and society, the requirements of sociological knowledge transfer - all of this is covered in the course.
In accordance with the orientation of sociological diagnoses of time, the course is designed in such a way that it has a considerable degree of thematic openness, flexibility and proximity to research. In addition to imparting theoretical and methodological knowledge about diagnoses of time, an important emphasis is placed on participation in the implementation of such research in the context of teaching research on changing topics. As part of a "Jour fixe" offered each semester, students can explore topics in greater depth, organize workshops and discuss their own ideas for their Master's thesis. The elective area offers further opportunities for students to set their own priorities in their studies. Courses in the fields of public sociology and scientific organization as well as an internship introduce students to professional fields that are linked to the course's competence profile.
The MA Sociological Diagnosis of Time qualifies graduates for an academic career in a special way due to the continuous interlocking of theory and empiricism as well as the outstanding importance of teaching research courses. At the same time, the examination of questions of sociological knowledge transfer and the relationship between sociology and society, and in particular the teaching of broad knowledge and skills in practical professional modules, prepares students for activities in the fields of science communication, science management and journalism.
| Sem. | Theoretical and methodological access 30 CP | Diagnoses of time in social fields1 (2 out of 3) 20 CP | Integration module 12 CP | Professional practice 12 CP | Elective area 20 CP | Master's thesis area 26 CP | ||
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| 1 | A1 Fundamentals of the sociological diagnosis of time A1.1: Introduction to the sociological diagnosis of time | A1 Fundamentals of the sociological diagnosis of time A1.2: Research designs of diagnoses of time | B1 or B21 Subject definition/
| Jour fixe: Reading course 4 CP | Public Sociology 4 CP | Four elective seminars from the MA programs offered at the FB and the UOS 4/6 CP | ||
| 2 | A2 Social Theory A2.1: Social theory and diagnoses of the times
| A3 Methodological requirements A3.1: Hypothesis formation and exemplary analyses
| B2 or B31 Subject definition/
| Jour fixe: Current research 4 CP | Scientific Organization 4 CP | |||
| 3 | Jour fixe: Workshop 4 CP | Practical course 4 LP | ||||||
| 4 | Colloquium, Master's thesis and final examination 26 CP | |||||||
1 B1 e.g. work and economy, B2 e.g. family and gender, B3 e.g. migration and global relations
The access requirement is a BA degree in Sociology or Social Sciences, in a two-subject Bachelor's degree program in Sociology or in another suitable degree program. A degree program is considered suitable if modules/courses amounting to at least 60 credit points from the areas of theory, methods and other sociological subject areas can be demonstrated. English language skills must be proven to be at least level B1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Foreign applicants must provide proof of German language skills in accordance with the German language examination certificate for university admission at level DSH 1. Further information on the access requirements can be found in the Admission Regulations.
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