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Semester | fall semester 2021 |
Course frequency | Irregular |
Lecturers | Manfred Max Bergman (max.bergman@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
Content | Exploring the future theoretically and especially from a social science perspective is never an easy undertaking. Yet nearly all individuals, groups, regions, and institutions are implicated in the unfolding of a pandemic and its consequences - on top of large-scale geopolitical power shifts. We are today experiencing disruptions and changes similar to the industrial and digital revolutions. In this seminar, we will explore a selection of themes that are at the forefront of important studies on future trends, such as migration, robotization, privatization/fiscalization/monetization of health, security, or education, the gig economy, or population growth. The specific themes of the seminar will be negotiated with the participants at the first meeting. |
Learning objectives | The participant will - be exposed to writings on future trends, - explore how future trends may effect individuals, groups, regions, and societies differently, and - explore how a sociological and social science perspective can contribute to recognizing current and future challenges, solutions, and even opportunities. |
Bibliography | Preparatory reading: - National Intelligence Council (2017). Global Trends: Paradox of Progress. Washington DC: Office of the Director of National Intelligence. (www.dni.gov/nic/globaltrands) - https://www.zurich.com/en/knowledge/topics/global-risks/covid-19-the-interconnected-consequences - Schwab, K. (2016). The Fourth Industrial Revolution. Geneva: World Economic Forum. (https://luminariaz.files.wordpress.com/2017/11/the-fourth-industrial-revolution-2016-21.pdf) Seminar readings will be made available to the participants during the seminar. |
Language of instruction | English |
Use of digital media | No specific media used |
Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
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wöchentlich | Thursday | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Date | Time | Room |
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Thursday 23.09.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | - Online Präsenz -, -- |
Thursday 30.09.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Thursday 07.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Thursday 14.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Thursday 21.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Thursday 28.10.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Thursday 04.11.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Thursday 11.11.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Thursday 18.11.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Thursday 25.11.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Thursday 02.12.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Thursday 09.12.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, Hörsaal 223 |
Thursday 16.12.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, -- |
Thursday 23.12.2021 | 14.15-16.00 | Bernoullistrasse 30/32, -- |
Modules |
Modul: Politik, Entwicklung und soziale Ungleichheit (Bachelor's degree subject: Sociology) Modul: Wirtschaft, Wissen und Kultur (Bachelor's degree subject: Sociology) Module: Migration, Mobility and Transnationalism (Master's degree program: Changing Societies: Migration – Conflicts – Resources) Module: Projects and Processes of Urbanization (Master's degree program: Critical Urbanisms (Start of studies before 01.08.2020)) Vertiefungsmodul Global Europe: Arbeit, Migration und Gesellschaft (Master's Studies: European Global Studies) |
Assessment format | continuous assessment |
Assessment details | Presentation or essay (pass/fail) Regular attendance and participation in discussions |
Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
Scale | Pass / Fail |
Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
Offered by | Fachbereich Soziologie |