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Issues on Contemporary Society

Code 13121
Year 1
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 5
Workload TP(45H)
Scientific area Sociology
Entry requirements No requirements.
Mode of delivery Face-to-face.
Learning outcomes The curricular unit presents a very significant practical and reflective component. The classes will be a space for discussion of texts and audiovisual materials, so that students can develop a critical sense in relation to the topics covered in the curricular unit. Taking into account the specificity of the curricular unit, students will have to
a) Investigate on several themes and problems inherent to contemporary society.
b) Read about the selected themes;
c) Write arguments that critically support a point of view and defend it in debates;
d) Understand the importance of sharing knowledge in the classroom.

- Students will have to, as a group, write arguments and prepare their presentation, in the form of a debate, in class.

Syllabus 1. The emergence of capitalism and its impact on labour conditions and relations.
1.1 Full employment and decent work for all?
2. Vulnerabilities, risks and challenges in contemporary society:
2.1 Environment, sustainability and consumption: sustainable production and consumption.
2.2. The Sustainable Development Goals and the 2030 Agenda: impact and consequences of climate change and the climate emergency.
2.3 Mobility(ies), migration and (re)configurations of territories.
3. Human rights.
4. Social inequality.
Main Bibliography Beck, Ulrich (2016). Sociedade de risco mundial: em busca da segurança perdida. Lisboa, Edições 70.
Costa, António Firmino da (2012). Desigualdades Sociais Contemporâneas. Lisboa: Editora Mundos Sociais.
Giddens, Anthony (1996). As consequências da modernidade. Oeiras, Celta.
Giddens, Anthony (1999). O Mundo na Era da Globalização. Porto: Editorial Presença.
Giddens, Anthony (2013). Sociologia. Lisboa, Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian.
Gore, Al (2007). Uma verdade inconveniente. Lisboa: Gradiva
2. Bibliography by specific themes: selection of works from the Francisco Manuel dos Santos Foundation essay collection, among other works to be indicated by the teacher.
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria The final evaluation is the result of the weighting of the marks obtained in these moments:

a) Participation in the classroom activities of Exploring the Debate Topic and Participation in the Debate Orientation Meeting: 10%;
c) Writing an argumentative text in groups to serve as the basis for the debate: 20%;
d) Oral presentation at the debate: 20%
e) Test: 50%
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.

Instructors

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Sandra Lima Coelho

Course

Sociology
Last updated on: 2024-03-24

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