Class Contemporary Sociological Theories

The objectives of this curricular unit are to understand the theoretical proposals of contemporary authors - definition and articulation of concepts, notions, categories and respective scientific works - in the sense of providing theoretical tools for sociological analysis.
The acquisition of theoretical instrumentalization is carried out in a systematic way, taking into account the great currents, where the authors are inserted, allowing an adequate knowledge for the theoretical work and for the future empirical investigations.
The main objectives are:
Understanding the emergence and indispensability of theories in sociological analysis;
Analysis of the great structuring fields of contemporary sociology and the respective theories indicated by the program;
Preparation of sociological reasoning, consistently critical-analytical;
Development of this reasoning, creative with maximum assertive rigor, for application in understanding the problems of society.

The indispensability of theoretical theories and articulations for scientific work. In the Chicago School, among others: Park, Burgess and Wirth. In Symbolic Interactionism: Goffman. In Functionalism one will approach theory and empiricism and social control in Merton. The Structure-Functionalism focuses on Parsons, on the general theory of action and societies, with Elias is aimed at the civilizational process. About the Frankfurt School, among the authors: Habermas with communicative action and the world of life; Adorno and mass culture; Marcuse and industrialism. In Conflict Theory the reference is based on Sew with functions of the conflict; and in Dahrendorf the articulation between social cohesion and political freedom. In France, Touraine and the social movements, reflexive modernization and venture society in Anthony Giddens, Ulrich Beck and Foucault. In Constructivist Structuralism one looks for the main perspectives of Bourdieu.

Also include the innovative methodologies used to support the teaching-learning process

Beck, U (2015). Sociedade de risco mundial. Lisboa: Edições 70

Beck, U & Gidens, A., Lash, S. (2000). Modernização Reflexiva. Oeiras: Celta

Bourdieu, P (1997). Razões Práticas. Oeiras: Celta

Bourdieu, P (1997). O Poder Simbólico. Algés: Difel

Ferreira, J. et al. (1995). Sociologia. Alfragide: Editora McGraw-Hill de Portugal

Foucault, M (2008). Segurança, Território, População. S. Paulo: Martins Fontes

Foucault, M (2005). Em Defesa da Sociedade. S. Paulo: Martins Fontes

Goffman, E (1988). Estigma. Rio de Janeiro: Guanabara

Giddens, A (2000). Sociologia. Lisboa: Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian

Giddens, A (2000). O Mundo na Era da Globalização. Lisboa: Presença

Merton, Robert K (1968). Sociologia. Teoria e Estrutura. S. Paulo: Editora Mestre Jou

Parsons, T (1969). Sociedades. São Paulo: L. Pioneira Editora

Tar, Zoltan (s/d). A Escola de Francoforte. Lisboa: Edições 70

Touraine, A (1996). O Retorno do Actor. Ensaio de Sociologia. Lisboa: Instituto Piaget

Turner, B (2002). Teoria Social. Miraflores: Difel