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Curr. 2021 § 5 (1) 11: The students can reproduce the essential theoretical approaches of interpretative sociology and explain their basic terminology. They can also describe current topics and research perspectives in everyday and cultural-sociological analyses. In particular, they are able to critically discuss identity constructions in the context of social misconception and recognition based on sociological identity theories as well as theoretical impulses from related fields. They can identify central theses and lines of argument and reproduce them without falsification. In addition, they are able to apply theoretical concepts to empirical phenomena as an example of research.

The course focuses on the studies of various scholars of Symbolic Interactionism. Through in-depth reading, we will (1) look at the central concepts and theoretical assumptions and (2) examine the methodological approach. On this basis, the theoretical concepts will be illustrated and practically applied to current debates and phenomena.

Reading course with practical case studies.

Reading the basic texts in preparation for the meetings (writing a handout on the basic literature and submitting discussion questions): 25%

Active participation (presentation): 25%

Written final paper (5-7 pages): 50%

Will be announced in class

successful completion of compulsory module 2