Brief Course Description
1. Course Title:
Sociology
2. Language of Instruction:
Tiếng Việt/Tiếng Anh
3. Course Code:
ARC549041
4. Credits:
2
5. Course Objectives:
To provide a broad introduction to the discipline of sociology applied in planning context . It acquaints the students with the the essential concepts and methods to gather data that applied in planning and urban design.
6. Brief Description of Course Content:
This course emphasizes on study of human interactions in a public space which are influenced by the social and cultural setting of the context. In addition the course shall prioritize exploration of social and community based engagements which are essential for improving quality of life. The sustainable development goals promote the idea of sustainable cities through cohesive community engagement as well as active people participation. Sociology is like a scientific investigative process to examine people and demographic behavior, through study of data , comparing a range of topics from different areas like social and economic parameters. Method of data collection involves many methods like interviews, theoretical research, statistical analysis and social theory based research. This course would also enable students to develop critical thinking skills and compare social theories with urban data. Awareness of subjects like social structure, understanding community behavior, meaning of social life and social interactions and eventually quality of life. This would enable students to assess how these actions translate to meaningful placemaking and public space design. In addition subjects like empathy, inclusivity and recognising vulnerability will be included in the course to make the learning holistic.