15SCSC046 - Sociological Research of Marketing

Course specification
Course title Sociological Research of Marketing
Acronym 15SCSC046
Study programme Sociology
Module
Type of study first degree undergraduate academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
    ESPB 3.0 Status
    Condition Sociological knowledge from Sociology of Work and Sociology of Organization. Oblik uslovljenosti
    The goal The aim of the course is to present basic knowledge on the process of marketing communication, with its human, social, cultural, economic and technical dimension, as well as to develop skills of understanding, studying and explanation of the process. The aim is also to strengthen the professional-practical side of future experts (sociologists)
    The outcome The students are able to study different aspects of marketing as a complex and multidimensional process.
    Contents
    Contents of lectures The basic characteristics of marketing and marketing communication; why sociology should study marketing; sociology as a science that studies marketing as a form of communication among social actors; sociology as professional activity in marketing, connecting economic system with sociological explanations and analysis; different theories of marketing; strategies applied in marketing communication and its analysis.
    Contents of exercises Preparation of students (supervised) and their presentation of certain theoretical problems in marketing communication, with analysis of the main trends in global transition; presentation of sociological (and other) studies of marketing; creating of potential research (theoretical frame, hypothesis, sample, Technics).
    Literature
    1. Marketing Communication and Professionalization of Sociology
    2. Marketing management
    3. Sociological Analysis of Marketing Strategies
    Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
    Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
    2 1
    Methods of teaching Lectures, discussions, presentation of sociological research, supervision, research design.
    Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
    Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
    Activites during lectures 10 Test paper
    Practical lessons Oral examination 70
    Projects
    Colloquia
    Seminars 20
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