Contemporary Czech society in sociological perspective

The goal of this course is to provide both the latest scientific reflection on the diversity and dynamics of the European social space as well as introduce students to the Czech contribution to this development and diversity. This course introduces students to basic knowledge about Czech society from a sociological perspective. The course will present a unique sociological perspective as an appropriate tool for understanding contemporary complex phenomena such as environmental movements, the use of public spaces, Central European countries’ way of populism, capitalism and welfare state, migration, family relations, post-secular cities, and more. These problems are neither global nor local. The complex interconnectedness of global and local levels is one of the findings of contemporary sociology. Through this perspective, students will not only learn about Czech society but also practise sociological thinking about complex problems that are recontextualized from global to local conditions and vice versa.