The field and subject of sociology. Research methods of social sciences and sociology. Basic concepts.
Classics of sociology: Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, Vilfredo Pareto and Georg Simmel. Main sociological approaches: functionalism, conflict, exchange and interaction theories, phenomenology, ethnomethodology and dramaturgical analysis.
Contemporary scholars: Analysis of their theoretical work with emphasis on the issues of sociology of labour, economic sociology and sociology of organizations and businesses.
Special Issues in sociology: Social organization in industrial and post-industrial society (social roles, social relations and social institutions: family, education, state, economy and religion). Socialization.
Globalization and labour relations. Labour relations institutions and regulations in Europe and Greece.
Case studies relating to international and Greek experience: Social changes and technological developments in modern society.
On successful completion of the course students will: