Course code

RAS6001.YK

old course code

RAS6001

Course title in Estonian

Sissejuhatus sotsioloogiasse

Course title in English

Introduction to Sociology

ECTS credits

4.0

Assessment form

Examination

lecturer of 2025/2026 Autumn semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

lecturer of 2025/2026 Spring semester

Not opened for teaching. Click the study programme link below to see the nominal division schedule.

Course aims

Making an introduction to sociology in terms of main
concepts, theoretical approaches and different fields of
sociology;
Developing skills to perceive the interconnections between
personal biographies and social processes (including from the
student´s own point of view);
Developing a broad understanding of sociology as a study of
society.

Brief description of the course

The course aims to help develop a broad understanding of
sociology both in terms of history and contemporary outlook;
to give an overview of important fields and topics; and to
develop the ability to put forward sociological arguments in
written texts and in discussions during lectures.
The course consists of:
- Lectures
- Written home assignment (1)
- Group work and its presentation (1)
Moodle: https://moodle.hitsa.ee/course/view.php?id=31392
Course name: RAS6001.YK Introduction to Sociology 2020

Learning outcomes in the course

Upon completing the course the student:
- knows the different fields, theories and key concepts of sociology;
- develops the ability to link sociological thought to social tendencies and currently relevant social issues.

Teacher

Pille Petersoo

The course is a prerequisite

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Recreation Management (TSRKB/14.LT)
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Liberal Arts in Humanities (KKLHB/12.HT)
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