The aim of the course is to provide students with concepts and knowledge useful for understanding a) the main aspects of the economic and social reality of the contemporary world and their implications in the framework of national and global transformation processes and b) development models that, overall, support the process of improving the living conditions of a company.
At the end of the course the student has acquired the ability to reflect critically on the economic processes that guide the transformations of society and on the elements that characterize the concept of development in the contemporary era
At the end of the course the student has acquired the ability to reflect critically on the economic processes that guide the transformations of society and on the elements that characterize the concept of development in the contemporary era
Curriculum
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1. Origins and Developments of Economic Sociology
Introduction to the discipline, its theoretical foundations, and its main classical and contemporary authors. Analysis of the differences between sociological and economic approaches to the study of economic phenomena.
2. New Economic Sociology
Analysis of the theoretical foundations (Polanyi, Granovetter) and the concept of embeddedness. Study of the relationship between the economy and the social context, with attention to the role of institutions, culture and social networks.
3. Themes and Fields of Analysis in Contemporary Economic Sociology
In-depth exploration of key areas of inquiry:
• labour markets;
• welfare systems;
• local socio-economic systems;
• inequality, poverty and social exclusion;
• relationships between education systems and labour markets.
4. Social Change and Development Theories
Historical and theoretical analysis of the main perspectives:
• development economics;
• modernization theory;
• dependency theory;
• crisis of the development paradigm;
• alternative approaches.
5. Development Policies and Perspectives
Introduction to development policies and international cooperation, with particular attention to sustainable development and contemporary critical perspectives.
Gianfranco Bottazzi, Sociologia dello sviluppo, Laterza, 2009.
Programme
The course is structured into five modules:1. Origins and Developments of Economic Sociology
Introduction to the discipline, its theoretical foundations, and its main classical and contemporary authors. Analysis of the differences between sociological and economic approaches to the study of economic phenomena.
2. New Economic Sociology
Analysis of the theoretical foundations (Polanyi, Granovetter) and the concept of embeddedness. Study of the relationship between the economy and the social context, with attention to the role of institutions, culture and social networks.
3. Themes and Fields of Analysis in Contemporary Economic Sociology
In-depth exploration of key areas of inquiry:
• labour markets;
• welfare systems;
• local socio-economic systems;
• inequality, poverty and social exclusion;
• relationships between education systems and labour markets.
4. Social Change and Development Theories
Historical and theoretical analysis of the main perspectives:
• development economics;
• modernization theory;
• dependency theory;
• crisis of the development paradigm;
• alternative approaches.
5. Development Policies and Perspectives
Introduction to development policies and international cooperation, with particular attention to sustainable development and contemporary critical perspectives.
Core Documentation
Michele La Rosa (a cura di), Introduzione alla sociologia economica, FrancoAngeli, 2004.Gianfranco Bottazzi, Sociologia dello sviluppo, Laterza, 2009.
Attendance
The course is held in person during the second semester: on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 and on Thursdays from 14:00 to 16:00.Type of evaluation
Final assessment will be based on an oral examination. During the examination, students will be required to demonstrate: • knowledge of the main concepts and theories covered in the course; • the ability to describe and compare different theoretical approaches; • the ability to apply analytical categories to cases and contexts; • the ability to develop coherent and critical arguments. Assessment will take into account: • level of knowledge and understanding of the content; • analytical skills and ability to make connections between topics; • appropriate use of disciplinary language; • clarity of presentation and argumentative ability. For attending students: • a group project work, presented at the end of the course, will contribute to the final assessment, valuing the ability to apply knowledge, collaborative work, and communication skills. For non-attending students: • assessment will be based exclusively on the oral examination covering the assigned readings. teacher profile teaching materials
1. Origins and Developments of Economic Sociology
Introduction to the discipline, its theoretical foundations, and its main classical and contemporary authors. Analysis of the differences between sociological and economic approaches to the study of economic phenomena.
2. New Economic Sociology
Analysis of the theoretical foundations (Polanyi, Granovetter) and the concept of embeddedness. Study of the relationship between the economy and the social context, with attention to the role of institutions, culture and social networks.
3. Themes and Fields of Analysis in Contemporary Economic Sociology
In-depth exploration of key areas of inquiry:
• labour markets;
• welfare systems;
• local socio-economic systems;
• inequality, poverty and social exclusion;
• relationships between education systems and labour markets.
4. Social Change and Development Theories
Historical and theoretical analysis of the main perspectives:
• development economics;
• modernization theory;
• dependency theory;
• crisis of the development paradigm;
• alternative approaches.
5. Development Policies and Perspectives
Introduction to development policies and international cooperation, with particular attention to sustainable development and contemporary critical perspectives.
Gianfranco Bottazzi, Sociologia dello sviluppo, Laterza, 2009.
Programme
The course is structured into five modules:1. Origins and Developments of Economic Sociology
Introduction to the discipline, its theoretical foundations, and its main classical and contemporary authors. Analysis of the differences between sociological and economic approaches to the study of economic phenomena.
2. New Economic Sociology
Analysis of the theoretical foundations (Polanyi, Granovetter) and the concept of embeddedness. Study of the relationship between the economy and the social context, with attention to the role of institutions, culture and social networks.
3. Themes and Fields of Analysis in Contemporary Economic Sociology
In-depth exploration of key areas of inquiry:
• labour markets;
• welfare systems;
• local socio-economic systems;
• inequality, poverty and social exclusion;
• relationships between education systems and labour markets.
4. Social Change and Development Theories
Historical and theoretical analysis of the main perspectives:
• development economics;
• modernization theory;
• dependency theory;
• crisis of the development paradigm;
• alternative approaches.
5. Development Policies and Perspectives
Introduction to development policies and international cooperation, with particular attention to sustainable development and contemporary critical perspectives.
Core Documentation
Michele La Rosa (a cura di), Introduzione alla sociologia economica, FrancoAngeli, 2004.Gianfranco Bottazzi, Sociologia dello sviluppo, Laterza, 2009.
Attendance
The course is held in person during the second semester: on Tuesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 and on Thursdays from 14:00 to 16:00.Type of evaluation
Final assessment will be based on an oral examination. During the examination, students will be required to demonstrate: • knowledge of the main concepts and theories covered in the course; • the ability to describe and compare different theoretical approaches; • the ability to apply analytical categories to cases and contexts; • the ability to develop coherent and critical arguments. Assessment will take into account: • level of knowledge and understanding of the content; • analytical skills and ability to make connections between topics; • appropriate use of disciplinary language; • clarity of presentation and argumentative ability. For attending students: • a group project work, presented at the end of the course, will contribute to the final assessment, valuing the ability to apply knowledge, collaborative work, and communication skills. For non-attending students: • assessment will be based exclusively on the oral examination covering the assigned readings.