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Course Syllabus

Bachelor 2017/2018

Research Seminar “Civil and Political Processes”

Type: Elective course (Sociology and Social Informatics)
Area of studies: Sociology
Delivered by: Department of Sociology
Where: Saint-Petersburg School of Social Sciences
When: 2 year, 1-4 module
Mode of studies: offline
Instructors: Anna Nemirovskaya, Anna Shirokanova, Margarita Zavadskaya
Language: English
ECTS credits: 4
Contact hours: 42

Course Syllabus

Full Syllabus

Abstract

This seminar is intended for the students interested in modern societies, in how they function and change, in their values and institutions; how people use new technologies in public opinion exchange, news production, and mobilities. This is a cross-disciplinary seminar drawing from research in sociology, political science, economy, and anthropology. The seminar begins with an introduction of general perspectives in political and social analysis and academic writing, proceeding to focus on public opinion, political processes and social ties in modern societies.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • The objectives of this seminar are to get the students acquainted with current research perspectives and techniques in political and civic processes and to train students' skills or academic speaking, reading, and writing.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • be able to participate in academic discussions on topics related to politics and civil society, such as social media, voting, social capital, national identity, etc.
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Perspectives on Political Processes. Public Opinion and Electoral Polls
  • Reading an Academic Article and Writing Abstracts
  • Social Mobilities. Diasporas
  • Politics of Memory and Post-Communist Nationalisms
  • Media in Politics
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Written assignment
  • non-blocking In-class Participation
  • non-blocking Exam
    The examination is conducted in writing (writing an abstract) using asynchronous proctoring. The exam is conducted on the Moodle platform (et.hse.ru), proctoring on the Examus platform (https://hse.student.examus.net). You need to connect to the exam in 15 minutes. On the Examus platform, system testing is available. The student's computer must meet the following requirements: https://elearning.hse.ru/data/2020/05/07/1544135594/Технические%20требования%20к%20ПК%20студента.pdf) To participate in the exam, the student must access the proctoring platform in advance, run a system test, turn on the camera and microphone, and verify identity. During the exam, students are prohibited from communicating (on social networks, with people in the room), or copying the materials from the web. During the exam, students are allowed to use an online translator on desktop. A short-term disconnection during the exam is considered interruption of communication up to 10 minutes. A long-term disconnection during an exam is considered to be a communication interruption of 10 minutes or more. In case of a long-term disconnection, the student cannot continue the exam. The exam retake procedure is similar to the described procedure.Экзамен проводится в письменной форме (написание аннотации) с использованием асинхронного прокторинга. Экзамен проводится на платформе Moodle (et.hse.ru), прокторинг на платформе Экзамус (https://hse.student.examus.net). К экзамену необходимо подключиться за 15 минут. На платформе Экзамус доступно тестирование системы. Компьютер студента должен удовлетворять следующим требованиям: https://elearning.hse.ru/data/2020/05/07/1544135594/Технические%20требования%20к%20ПК%20студента.pdf) Для участия в экзамене студент обязан: заранее зайти на платформу прокторинга, провести тест системы, включить камеру и микрофон, подтвердить личность. Во время экзамена студентам запрещено: общаться (в социальных сетях, с людьми в комнате), списывать. Во время экзамена студентам разрешено: пользоваться онлайн-переводчиком. Кратковременным нарушением связи во время экзамена считается прерывание связи до 10 минут. Долговременным нарушением связи во время экзамена считается прерывание связи 10 минут и более. При долговременном нарушении связи студент не может продолжить участие в экзамене. Процедура пересдачи аналогична процедуре сдачи.
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • Interim assessment (4 module)
    0.2 * Exam + 0.6 * In-class Participation + 0.2 * Written assignment
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Barisione, M., & Michailidou, A. (2017). Social Media and European Politics : Rethinking Power and Legitimacy in the Digital Era. London, United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1362963

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • Rice, R. (2012). The new politics of protest : indigenous mobilization in Latin America’s neoliberal era / Roberta Rice. Tucson: Univ. of Arizona Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.37024849X
  • Small, M. L. (2009). Unanticipated Gains : Origins of Network Inequality in Everyday Life. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=283144