General description
A book exam advancing the basic studies in Sociology.
Learning outcomes
To introduce students to the methods, questions and central research areas of comparative research.
Contents
The literature concentrates specifically on the comparison of European and other advanced societies.
Teaching language
Finnish, EnglishModes of study
Literature examination on a general examination day. The essay
option must be discussed with the teacher beforehand. The availability of thematic seminars varies yearly.
Evaluation
Numeric 1-5.Study materials
The first book is compulsory for all; select three books from the remaining four.
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Mahoney & Rueschemeyer (eds.): Comparative Historical Analysis in the Social Sciences. Cambridge University Press 2003.
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Boje, van Steenbergen & Walby (eds): European Societies. Routledge 1999.
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Ester, Braun & Mohler (eds.) Globazation, Value Change, and Generations. Brill 2006.
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Esping-Andersen, Gallie, Hemerijck & Myles: Why We Need a New Welfare State, Oxford University Press 2002.
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Oinonen: Families in Converging Europe. Palgrave Macmillan 2008.
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