Leisure time sociology 3500-FAKL-SOCCZWOL
The seminar focuses on the issues of social and cultural diversity from the perspective of leisure.
While free will is often considered a defining feature of leisure, the things people do in and with their free time is rarely purely elective: this sphere is marked with the divisions and distinctions; group memberships play an important role; in it, norms and values shape the choices and assessments of recreational activities.
Through focusing on leisure as a sensitizing concept, we will analyze the free time activities of various groups such as migrants, women, the elderly, the poor. We will compare the selected leisure activities’ significance for the different groups (e.g. commensality; physical activity as recreation). We will also discuss if and how leisure can be oppressive.
Type of course
Learning outcomes
Is aware of social differentiation and existing social inequalities, as well as their impact on the life of individuals and the functioning of social groups
Has basic knowledge about cultural diversity of Poland and the modern world
Has basic knowledge of methods used in research on cultural diversity
Has basic knowledge of problems stemming from the cultural diversity of modern society
Can record and observe social phenomena in a methodologically correct way
Can effectively collaborate with members of a task team
Can find, gather and synthesize information about social phenomena
Can present results of his/her own research
Assessment criteria
participation in class discussions, knowledge of literature (30%)
preparation of mini-project, presentation (70%)
for late submissions:
written work
Bibliography
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Jacyno Małgorzata (2007) Kultura indywidualizmu. Warszawa: PWN.
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