Course of Sociology of Economic Development

The course addresses the major issues and problems facing sociology, following an analytical perspective that is methodologically oriented to the analysis of development systems.
The teaching activities are geared to provide students with the tools necessary to understand the main characteristics and the most important transformations of social systems through the magnifying glass provided by the discipline in an attempt to tie the events that day by day "help" to change (and understand) the social world in evolution. Therefore, even aspects that are not directly related to each other (eg, tourism and the environment even in its most basic form) may help to better define the overall framework.

PREREQUISITES
A basic knowledge of sociological theory. In the absence of this prerequisite, we will offer students a reasonable synthesis on the subject that will be created together.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Define the discipline according to various conceptual and methodological aspects and attain critical thinking skills about socio-economic events;
- Identify the differences and boundaries with other disciplines that have the same target of study;
- Acquire the sociological method of working (design, analysis, intervention);
-Learn how to reconcile the theoretical aspects with the operational ones, directed towards the development of applied research and sociological intervention in the socio-economic field;
- Outline the various scenarios of economic development (micro and macro).

CONTENT
The course addresses the major issues and problems facing sociology, following an analytical perspective that is methodologically oriented to the analysis of development systems.
The teaching activities are geared to provide students with the tools necessary to understand the main characteristics and the most important transformations of social systems through the magnifying glass provided by the discipline in an attempt to tie the events that day by day "help" to change (and understand) the social world in evolution. Therefore, even aspects that are not directly related to each other (eg, tourism and the environment even in its most basic form) may help to better define the overall framework.

TEACHING METHODS
Oral lessons, film screening, slide presentations, themed workshops.

METHOD OF TEACHING
oral lessons
seminars

ASSESSMENT
oral examination
ongoing evaluations

REFERENCE TEXTS FOR THE STUDENTS ATTENDING CLASSSES:
LESSON NOTES;
Veraldi R., Sociology: from the classics to contemporary. Introductory notes for students, Angeli, Milan, 2008;
- A. White, Introduction to the sociology of development, Franco Angeli, Milan, 2007.

FOR STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING CLASSES:
- Veraldi R., Sociology: from the classics to contemporary. Introductory notes for students, Angeli, Milan, 2008;
- Veraldi R., Manuario. Work in progress for sociological themes, Arachne, Rome, 2007;
- Veraldi R., Globalization and local society, published by University of Rome, Rome, 2007;
- Veraldi R, (ed.), Ethics, economy, society. Social and economic systems in transition, published by University of Rome, Rome, 2010;
- A. White, Introduction to the sociology of development, Franco Angeli, Milan, 2007.
- Any additional teaching materials will be specified during class.