Sociology of Development

Code:

SOCI033

Acronym:

SDES

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Sociology

Instance: 2024/2025 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Department of Sociology
Course/CS Responsible:	Bachelor in Sociology

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
SOCI	51	SOCI - Study Plan	3	-	6	41	162

Teaching language

Suitable for English-speaking students

Objectives

Learning outcomes and competences

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

Not applicable.

Program

1. Sociology of development: theoretical and conceptual framework.
2. Theories about the original development.
3. The present theories of development.
4. Globalization and development.

Mandatory literature

BARRETO, António, org. (1996-2000) ; A situação social em Portugal. Lisboa: ICS/Universidade de Lisboa. ISBN 972-671-043-X (vol. 1); ISBN 972-671-064-2 (vol. 2).
MCMICHAEL, Philip (2012); Development and Social Change: a global perspective. 5.ª ed. London: Sage Publications. ISBN 978-1-4129-9207-7.
WALLERSTEIN, Immanuel (2005); ;Análisis de sistemas-mundo: una introducción. Mexico: Siglo Veintiuno Editores. ISBN 968-23-2604-4.
LATOUCHE, Serge ; Farewel to Growth, Cambridge: Polity Press, 2010. ISBN: 0745646174
SEN, Amartya ; O Desenvolvimento como Liberdade, Lisboa: Gradiva, 2003. ISBN: 978-972-662-889-7

Complementary Bibliography

BERGER, Suzanne (2007); A competitividade e as novas fronteiras da Economia. Lisboa: Presença. ISBN 978-972-23-3695-6.
HELD, David (2007); Globalization theory: approaches and controversies. Cambridge: Polity. ISBN 978-0-7456-3210-0.
SACHS, Wolfgang; The Development Dictionary, London: Zed Books, 1992. ISBN: 85649-044-0

Comments from the literature

Not applicable.

Teaching methods and learning activities

The classes have a theoretical and practical component (TP) and are complemented by literature, developed summaries and teaching support materials used in class. Are held Tutorial Sessions (OT) with analysis and production of documents, collective presentations, field trips and participation in conferences and seminars.

keywords

Social sciences > Sociology

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Teste	50,00
Trabalho prático ou de projeto	50,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	60,00
Frequência das aulas	39,00
Trabalho de investigação	63,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

Calculation formula of final grade

The final grade in the course is calculated from the weighted average of the grades obtained in each of the evaluation components:
- 1 individual written test - 50%
- 1 practical assignment - 50%
The student who obtains a final classification equal to or higher than 10 values is considered approved in the curricular unit, bearing in mind that:
- the classification obtained in the written test must be equal to or higher than 10 values;
- the classification obtained in the practical work must be equal to or higher than 10 values.
In the scope of this field, it is mandatory to read the supporting document "Norms of evaluation and functioning of Sociology of Development 2022-2023" which contains all information about the functioning of the course unit and the evaluation procedures and components.

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

Students who, under the law, and according to the Evaluation Rules of FLUP, are exempt from class attendance, must necessarily carry out the following evaluation components: Written Test (50%) and Practical work (50%).
Students who meet conditions to be present at the evaluation in special time of course completion must perform the Written Test (50%) and a Thematic Report (50%). The thematic report to be delivered at the day and time of the test scheduled in special time for course completion.
In the scope of this field, it is mandatory to read the supporting document "Norms of evaluation and functioning of Sociology of Development 2022-2023" which contains all information about the functioning of the course unit and the evaluation procedures and components.

Classification improvement

The student may require improvement of classification according to the Evaluation Rules of FLUP. Classification improvement focuses on the written test and on the practical work. It keeps the weighting given to each of these components of evaluation and the conditions for approving the course.

Observations

It is mandatory to read the supporting document "Norms of evaluation and functioning of Sociology of Development 2022-2023" which contains all information about the functioning of the course unit and the evaluation procedures and components.