COURSE INFORMATION Course Title: INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY

Code	Course Type	Regular Semester	Theory	Practice	Lab	Credits	ECTS
PIR 103	E	4	3	0	0	3	5

Academic staff member responsible for the design of the course syllabus (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature)	NA
Lecturer (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	Reina Shehi
Second Lecturer(s) (name, surname, academic title/scientific degree, email address and signature) and Office Hours:	NA
Teaching Assistant(s) and Office Hours:	NA
Language:	English
Compulsory/Elective:	Elective
Classroom and Meeting Time:
Course Description:	This course discusses the study of power and politics from sociological perspective. It introduces students with macro-concepts such as formation of nation states, political institutions and sources of political and social change. From a micro perspective, it examines how social identities and groups influence individual political behavior, such as voting, attitudes, and political participation. The end goal is to study the political system less mechanically and focus more on its underlying social forces.
Course Objectives:	This course discusses the study of power and politics from sociological perspective. It introduces students with macro-concepts such as formation of nation states, political institutions and sources of political and social change. From a micro perspective, it examines how social identities and groups influence individual political behavior, such as voting, attitudes, and political participation. The end goal is to study the political system less mechanically and focus more on its underlying social forces.

COURSE OUTLINE

Week	Topics
1	Introduction: Key Concepts in Political Sociology
2	Social identity and socialization
3	States, nations and nationalism
4	Practice Session: Doing empirical research on identities: Researching identities in Albania
5	Migration and social integration
6	Political Ordering
7	Authority and Power in International Affairs
8	Governing Problems
9	Midterm Week
10	Practice Session: How are public matters governed in Albania?
11	Making of Society and Politics: The Power of Economy
12	Making of Society and Politics: The Power of Media
13	Living in a Global Village
14	Concluding Remarks

Prerequisite(s):
Textbook:	Taylor, S., Hinchliffe, S., Clarke, J. & Bromley, S., 2010. Making Social Lives. Plymoth: The Open University. Bromley, S., Clarke, J., Hinchliffe, S. & Taylor, S., 2009. Exploring Social Lives. Plymouth: The Open University. Bromley S., Clarke J., Hinchliffe s., & Taylor S., (2009) Learning Companion 2: Introducing the Social Sciences, The Open University, UK Bromley S., Clarke J., Hinchliffe s., & Taylor S., (2009) Learning Companion 3: Introducing the Social Sciences, The Open University, UK Tarifa, F., 2014. Imagjinata Sociologjike dhe Bota Jone Sociale. Tirane: Onufri.pg 47-54;205-259
Other References:
Laboratory Work:
Computer Usage:
Others:	No

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1	To understand the politicization of social phenomenon such as class, race and ethnicity, religion and nationality.
2	To be familiar with major features of contemporary societies that is relevant to politics.
3	To learn how and what makes social values and attitudes change.
4	To be able to relate theoretical understanding to empirical data and analyses especially for Albania.
5	To be able to distill information, present ideas and defend a theoretical position.

COURSE CONTRIBUTION TO... PROGRAM COMPETENCIES (Blank : no contribution, 1: least contribution ... 5: highest contribution)

No	Program Competencies	Cont.
Bachelor in International Marketing and Logistics Management (3 years) Program
1	The students are expected to gain the skills of understanding, analyzing, explaining and using the fundamental concepts of Business Administration.	1
2	Skills of understanding the requirements for designing a business unit or environment.	1
3	They gain knowledge about management and organization.	1
4	They gain knowledge about marketing and production.	1
5	They gain knowledge about accounting and finance.	1
6	They learn how to benefit from mathematical and statistical methods used in business management.	1
7	Learning the communication skills by acquiring the professional terminology of business administration.	2
8	Learning and adopting the ethical, social and legal (laws and regulations) responsibilities needed in the field of business administration and management.	4
9	Ability to effectively use technological devices (IT systems) and modern techniques in managing a business environment successfully.	1
10	Gain the theoretical knowledge of both classical and modern theories necessary to manage a business.	2
11	Acquiring an open minded-attitude through continuous learning and practice and participation.	5
12	Apply the techniques and concepts of information system for warehousing, distribution, and transportation;	1
13	Identify how the logistics systems can be configured to support global logistics strategy;
14	Examine the ordering process and methods for implementing company’s logistics information system;

COURSE EVALUATION METHOD

Method	Quantity	Percentage
Midterm Exam(s)	1	40
Presentation	1	10
Final Exam	1	40
Attendance		10
	Total Percent:	100%

ECTS (ALLOCATED BASED ON STUDENT WORKLOAD)

Activities	Quantity	Duration(Hours)	Total Workload(Hours)
Course Duration (Including the exam week: 16x Total course hours)	16	3	48
Hours for off-the-classroom study (Pre-study, practice)	2	16	32
Mid-terms	1	16	16
Assignments	1	12	12
Final examination			0
Other	1	17	17
Total Work Load:			125
Total Work Load/25(h):			5
ECTS Credit of the Course:			5