(in Polish) Interakcje symboliczne: strategie, rytuały, emocje 3500-FAKM-SRE

Symbolic interactionism as a perspective and method is oriented towards studying social and cultural processes as communication processes. The aim of the seminar is to show the usefulness of this sociological orientation for research on the creation and change of orders of meanings and rules of social life. The concept of symbolic interaction as an interpretative, communicative and performative interaction will be expounded. The key concept of defining an interactional situation will be discussed. The subject of the seminar is the theory of symbolic interactionism as a research orientation that allows for understanding and explaining socio-cultural processes in which the creation, control and change of social meanings in reciprocal interactions is crucial. Issues related to the negotiation of social meanings, strategies, interaction rituals and emotions will be presented and discussed. Interaction systems of varying degrees of complexity will be analyzed. Dimensions of power and control in social interactions will be shown. Particular emphasis will be placed on the symbolic-interactional nature of emotions. The issues of social labeling, stigmatization and deviance will be addressed. The context for the discussed issues of symbolic interactionism is constituted by the problems of democratic society.

Type of course

elective courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Knowledge of central sociological problems, basics of the theory of social action, social interactions and social relations, basics of the theory of social communication and knowledge of the theory of symbolic interactionism and its place among contemporary sociological theories is expected.

Course coordinators

Elżbieta Hałas

Learning outcomes

K_W01 knows and understands in depth the research methodology and terminology in the field of sociological sciences
K_W02 knows and understands in depth the social nature of relations between individuals, groups and social institutions
K_W04 knows and understands in depth the assumptions and claims of the main contemporary sociological theories and the state of the sociological debate
K_U01 is able to apply sociological terms and categories for in-depth analysis of complex problems of contemporary Polish and global society
K_U02 is able to critically select and interpret information necessary to conduct creative sociological analyses, using various sources (in native and foreign languages at B2+ level) and using modern information and communication techniques
K_U05 is able to lead a debate, proposing topics, arguing the theses and sharing the knowledge with reference to scientific literature in the field of sociology and related disciplines
K_S04 is ready to observe and promote professional ethics, respect for intellectual property and the dignity of persons participating in the research process

Assessment criteria

Participation in a discussion, presentation based on the reading, written work - essay.
Acceptable number of excused absences: 2
Rules for re-sit: presentation of written work in accordance with the standards
Workload: participation in the seminar – 30 hrs.; readings – 40 hrs.; paper and presentation – 10 hrs.; elaboration and presentation of the essay’s problems – 10 hrs.; preparation and presentation of the essay – 30 hrs. Total: 120 hrs.

Bibliography

Becker H. S., Outsiderzy. Studia socjologii dewiacji, Warszawa 2009, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, s. 5-22.
Blumer H., Interakcjonizm symboliczny. Perspektywa i metoda, Kraków 2007, Zakład Wydawniczy "Nomos", A: s. 49-60; B: 61-69.
Denzin Norman K., Emotion and Lived Experience, w: John Johnson i in. (red.), The Cutting Edge. Edvanced Interactionist Theory, London 1992, s. 303-319.
Davis F., On the Symbolic in ‘Symbolic Interaction’, w: John Johnson i in. (red.), The Cutting Edge. Edvanced Interactionist Theory, London 1992, s. 267-281.
Goffman E., Piętno. Rozważania o zranionej tożsamości, Gdańsk 2005, A: s. 31-52; B: s. s. 52-76.
Goffman E., Rytuał interakcyjny, Warszawa 2006, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, s. 97-113.
Hałas E., Interakcjonizm symboliczny. Społeczny kontekst znaczeń, Warszawa 2006, Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, s. 188-207.
Lofland J. i in., Analiza układów społecznych. Przewodnik metodologiczny po badaniach jakościowych, Warszawa 2009, s. 175-191.

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