GENERAL
| SCHOOL | School of Economics and Political Science |
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| DEPARTMENT | Sociology |
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| Level of Study | Undergraduate |
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| COURSE CODE | 431049 |
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| COURSE TITLE | Sociology of the Family (YE) |
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| Independent Teaching Activities |
Weekly Teaching Hours |
CREDIT UNITS |
| Lectures - assignments |
3 |
6 |
| TOTAL |
3 |
6 |
| Course Type | Special Background |
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| Prerequisite Courses | No |
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| Teaching and Examination Language | Greek |
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| THE COURSE IS OFFERED TO ERASMUS STUDENTS | No |
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| Course Webpage (URL) | https://eclass.uoa.gr/courses/SOC129/ |
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(2) LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to:
- Understand the field of the Sociology of the Family
- Understand modern developments and transformations of the institution of the Family
- Familiarize themselves with the basic concepts of the family
General Capabilities
- Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information
- Decision making
- Adaptation to new situations
- Teamwork
(3) COURSE CONTENT
In the Sociology of the Family course, students will understand the sociological terms for studying the family, which, for Sociology, constitutes a key social phenomenon that reproduces society's fundamental values and is the object of study and empirical research. In this way, emphasis will be placed on the comprehensive study of the institution of the family, on the importance of concepts and definitions that allow for an understanding of the variety of situations and patterns summarized by the terms «family» and «family/kinship relations» in contemporary as well as earlier periods. Among the dimensions of the course are the functions of the family group, the forms and types of cohabitation, alternative forms of cohabitation, the observed changes regarding how the modern family is organized and evolves, as well as issues connected to and reflecting broader social changes in the modern and postmodern condition or the significant problems families face today.
(4) TEACHING & LEARNING METHODS – EVALUATION
| DELIVERY METHOD | In-person, lectures and interactive discussion |
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| Information and Communication Technologies | Use of ICT in Teaching, uploading lectures to e-class and communication with students
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| Activity |
Semester Workload |
| Lectures |
39 |
| Writing a short essay |
55 |
| Presentation of assignments within the course |
56 |
| Course Summary |
150 |
Student Evaluation
| Process Description Evaluation |
- Attendance and Participation (10%)
- Preparation and presentation of a paper (90%). Critical analysis and in-depth examination of EU public policies in the form of a case study.
They are listed and available on e-class
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(5) RECOMMENDED BIBLIOGRAPHY
Suggested Bibliography
- Alipranti L., (2000). «Division or synergy? A dilemma for men and women. Trends and prospects.» Proceedings of the European Forum, Family-Europe-21st Century: Vision-Institutions, Athens: Nea Synora, Livanis.
- Alipranti-Maratou, L. (2010). «New family forms. Trends and developments in contemporary Greece». Engefalos. pp. 55-66.
- Engels, F., (1966), The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State, Athens, Themelio, 1966.
- Ciabattari Teresa, Sociology of the Family, 2025, Kritiki Editions
- Kataki, H. (1984). The three identities of the Greek family. Athens: Kedros
- Kaufmann, Jean-Claude. (1997). The couple's dirty laundry. Athens: Marathia.
- Koniordos, S., Maratou-Alipranti, L. & Panagiotopoulou, R. (Eds.) (2006). Social Developments in Contemporary Greece: Labor, Education, Family, Deviance. Athens-
- Michel A., 1981. Sociology of the Family and Marriage. (Translation-Editing L. Mousourou) Athens: Gutenberg.
- Mousourou, L. (2005). Woman and employment. Ten issues. Athens: Gutenberg.
- Mousourou, L. (2005). Sociology of the modern family. Athens: Gutenberg.
- Nova-Kaltsouni, H. (2018). Family and Family Relationships. Athens: Gutenberg.
- Stratigaki, M. (2008). 1957-2007. Fifty years of EU equality policies. A brief review. Athens: Gutenberg.
- Stratigaki, M. (2022) Gender Equality Policies, UN, EU, Greece, Alexandria Publications
- Tantaros, S. (2011). Human development & family. Athens: Pedio.
- Teperoglou, A. 1995. «Child-centeredness and its impact on Greek education,» in Health, Social Protection and Family. Athens: Center for Health Social Sciences, pp. 51-67.
- De Singly, Fr. (1996). Sociology of the modern family. Athens: Savvalas.
Related Scientific Journals
- The Review of Social Researches, Special Issue, Contemporary Family, Interdisciplinary Approaches, Special Issue 98-99, 1999
https://ejournals.epublishing.ekt.gr/index.php/ekke/issue/view/432
