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Sociology

Sociology

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

Possess practical skills in independent conducting of quantitative and qualitative research, application of statistical methods of data analysis, qualified explanation, analysis and forecasting of modern social processes;
2. Carry out diagnostics of social, political, cultural, economic development risks and urgent problems of modern society in the context of globalization and a single information space;
3. Assess the current processes of social modernization and transformation of institutions, the development of social groups and structures, regional and urban development;
4. Apply modern information technologies and special computer programs for obtaining, processing, systematizing, analyzing and storing scientific information and the results of independent scientific research, their presentation in the form of reports and presentations;
5. Independently develop the design of their own sociological research, to determine the strategy for collecting and analyzing data, the organizational plan of scientific research;
6. Arguably present scientific problems and results at the national or international level in the form of projects, reports, articles, dissertations, demonstrating the culture of scientific writing;
7. Demonstrate scientific communication skills, establish scientific contacts with colleagues and the professional community at scientific discussions, seminars and conferences;
8. Independently solve the problems of pedagogical activity in the field of sociology, using modern educational information technologies and innovative technologies.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Sociology
Speciality Code
8D03101
Faculty
Philosophy and Political Science

disciplines

Academic writing
  • Number of credits - 2
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form the skills of building the research process, working with scientific information, writing academic papers. It involves the study of: the main forms of academic writing, their features, the sequence of the research process, the presentation of research results in academic work (report, report, article, dissertation).

Design and analysis of sociological research (English)
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop skills in the design of an independent research project and sociological research, selection and evaluation of measurement methodology, collection and analysis of sociological data. Aimed at studying the strategy of sociological research, quantitative and qualitative research design, application of methods of collection, analysis and interpretation of results.

Modern Paradigms of Sociological Knowledge
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to interpret modern sociological paradigms and theories as universal models for describing and explaining the social world. Aimed at a systematic, critical study and application of leading sociological paradigms and theories of social development, social structures and inequality, social relations, organizations and institutions, social behavior.

PhD thesis writing and defence
  • Number of credits - 12
  • Type of control - Докторская диссертация
  • Description - The main purpose of "PhD thesis writing and defence": of a doctoral dissertation is the formation of the doctoral students' ability to disclose the content of research work for the defense of the thesis. During the study of course, doctoral student's should be competent in: 1. to substantiate the content of new scientifically grounded theoretical and experimental results that allow to solve a theoretical or applied problem or are a major achievement in the development of specific scientific directions; 2. explain the assessment of the completeness of the solutions to the tasks assigned, according to the specifics of the professional sphere of activity; 3. they can analyze alternative solutions for solving research and practical problems and assess the prospects for implementing these options; 4. apply the skills of writing scientific texts and presenting them in the form of scientific publications and presentations. 5. to plan and structure the scientific search, clearly highlight the research problem, develop a plan / program and methods for its study, formalize, in accordance with the requirements of the State Educational Establishment, the scientific and qualification work in the form of a thesis for a scientific degree Doctor of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) on specialty «8D07502 – Standardization and certification (by industry)». During the study of the discipline doctoral student will learn following aspects: Registration of documents for presentation of the thesis for defense. Information card of the dissertation and registration-registration card (in the format Visio 2003). Extract from the minutes of the meeting of the institution, in which the preliminary defense of the thesis took place. Cover letter to the Higher Attestation Commission. Expert conclusion on the possibility of publishing the author's abstract. Expert opinion on the possibility of publishing a dissertation. Minutes of the meeting of the counting commission. Bulletin for voting. A shorthand record of the meeting of the dissertational council. List of scientific papers. Response of the official opponent. A review of the leading organization. The recall of the scientific adviser.

Scientific Research methods
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to systematize the methodology of scientific research in sociology and its application depending on research tasks. Involves studying: the principles of scientific research, the stages of its planning and organization, the possibilities and limitations of quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection and analysis, the development of new research methods.

Data for 2022-2025 years

disciplines

Anthropological discourse in sociology
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop skills in analyzing the role of man in sociocultural processes, everyday practices as the basis of social structures, and an anthropological approach to the study of the social and cultural development of modern societies. Involves the study of: categories of anthropological discourse in sociology and related socio-humanitarian disciplines, methodology of social and cultural anthropology, application of qualitative research methods.

Art of Theorizing in the Social Sciences
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the course is to develop practical skills in the art of theorizing in various types of research, drawing on concepts from sociology and critical discussion of ways of theorizing. Theoretical and conceptual constructs and their use in the social sciences, theorizing in the context of scientific evidence and discovery, and more will be examined.

Development and social inequality (English)
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a conceptual basis for the interpretation and comparative analysis of the structures and processes of inequality in society, critical thinking skills in assessing the relationship between social development and inequality. Aimed at studying sociological concepts of social inequality, wealth and poverty, social mobility, global and local development processes.

Economic Strategies of Households (English)
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop skills in studying and assessing socio-economic strategies of households for survival and improving the quality of life in conditions of social risks. Involves the study of methodological and organizational principles of statistical and sociological surveys of households, features and daily survival strategies of households in a transforming society.

Regional planning and urban policy
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a systematic understanding of the goals, objectives and methods of state, local and public policy for the development of the region and city. Involves the study of theories of the region and the city, regulation of the processes of urban and regional development, methods of socio-economic analysis of regional and urban development and planning.

Social engineering of modern society
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to develop skills in social projects and the use of social engineering technologies to manage social institutions and processes within the framework of a sustainable development model. Involves the study of social engineering activities as an interdisciplinary field, sociological diagnostics, monitoring and forecasting social problems of society, and the use of social engineering technologies.

Social processes in contemporary Central Asia (English)
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to form a sociological perspective on the research of social, economic, political, cultural aspects of the development of the countries of Central Asia. Aimed at studying modern socio-political, economic and cultural changes in Central Asian societies, social issues (education, gender and family, religion, state and others) based on sociological research.

Statistical analysis of social processes
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The aim of the course is to develop skills in analyzing data about social processes and presenting results in research projects using various software. Sources of social data, the process of measuring constructs in social research, methods of univariate, bivariate and multivariate data analysis, and data analysis using various software packages will be covered.

Urban Researches and Practices (English)
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is to integrate sociological theories to study the development of cities and urban space, analyze the economic, political, social and cultural contexts of urban life. Involves the study of categories and theories of sociological research of the city, characteristics of urban communities, organizations and communications, social processes in the city, and management practices in the city.

Data for 2022-2025 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Formation of practical, educational-methodical skills of conducting lectures, seminars, creatively apply scientific, theoretical knowledge, practical skills in teaching activities, conduct training sessions in the disciplines of the specialty; own modern professional techniques, methods of training, use in practice the latest theoretical, methodological advances, make educational, methodological documentation.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2022-2025 years