CEVRO:k22020 Contemporary Society

k22020 Contemporary Society

CEVRO University
fall 2022

Extent and Intensity: 10/0/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s): Mgr. Jitka Cirklová, M.A., Ph.D. (lecturer)
Guaranteed by: Mgr. Jitka Cirklová, M.A., Ph.D.
Department of Economics – Departments – President – CEVRO University
Timetable of Seminar Groups: k22020/krumlov: No timetable has been entered into IS. J. Cirklová
Course Enrolment Limitations: The course is offered to students of any study field.
Course objectives (in Czech): The aim of the course is to make students familiar with the social and cultural factors that influence contemporary society and that originate in various historical and cultural settings. We are going to introduce empirical studies and theories that analyze how social, economic, cultural, and political systems are interrelated and influence our behavior and choices. We are going to look at several geographic locations, historical periods, and contemporary social reality. We are going to use the methodology of applied sociology and social anthropology in order to grasp the dynamic of the consumption culture – the main source of our lifestyle and identity. The aim of the course is also to enrich and develop the critical and analytical thinking of the students while working with academic texts.
Language of instruction: English