Innovation as the Sociological Phenomenon 480-ERS-1ISP
1. The Theoretical Foundations of the Concept of Innovation
2. Mapping the sociology of innovation
3. The sociology of creativity:
4. A Sociological Systems Framework to Identify and Explain
Social Mechanisms of Creativity and Innovative Developments
6. Key Systems Concepts/Dimensions relating to Creativity and
Innovation: A Comparative Perspective
7. Stages of the Innovation Process
8. The outcomes of social innovation. The sustainability of the social changes made;
9. The role of major actors in the process of implementing social
innovation;
10. Learning and collaboration as the main mechanisms for
implementing social innovation;
11. Social dimensions of innovation- Empirical Results
Rodzaj przedmiotu
Tryb prowadzenia przedmiotu
Koordynatorzy przedmiotu
Efekty kształcenia
KP7_WG1 has a thorough knowledge of the specifics of sociological terminology and is able to define sociological terms independently
KP7_WG4 has thorough knowledge of different theoretical approaches that explain the essence of social structures and relations between them
KP7_WG5 has thorough knowledge of cultural diversity and its consequences for the functioning of social and political structures
KP7_WG6 has thorough knowledge of communication and media relations in modern society in sociological, cultural, political and economic aspects
KP7_WK1 has thorough knowledge of the functioning of economic, political and religious structures in the contemporary world
KP7_UW2 is able to critically evaluate data, formulate own opinions, draw conclusions from analysis
KP7_UK1 is able to relate critically to the consequences of social and cultural changes
KP7_UK2 has advanced skills of substantive argumentation using the views of various authors and formulating conclusions in scientific works (essays, annual and semester works)
KP7_UK3 is able to prepare an oral statement on a given topic related to the studied issues with the use of sociological sources
KP7_KO1 has a thorough awareness of the importance of sociological knowledge in solving social problems, is open to knowledge dissemination
Kryteria oceniania
Requirements:
Class Attendance
Term paper, reviewing a chosen area of innovation: each student is required to prepare a term paper (7-10 pages). The initial form of the term paper (showing the main points and data) should be prepared as a PowerPoint presentation.
Literatura
Compulsory Literature:
1. Baldwin, C. Y. and K. B. Clark (2000, March). Design Rules, Vol. 1:
The Power of Modularity. The MIT Press.
2. Benford, R. D. and D. A. Snow (2000). Framing processes and
social movements: An overview and assessment. Annual Review of
Sociology 26(1), 611–639.
3. Burt, R. (1991). Structural holes: The social structure of
competition. Cambrdige, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.
4. Weisberg R.W., Creativity: Understanding Innovation in Problem
Solving, Science, Invention, and the Arts. Hoboken, N.J.: John
Wiley & Sons, 2006.
Supplementary literature:
1. Burt, R. (1991). Structural holes: The social structure of
competition. Cambrdige, Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.
2. Weisberg R.W., Creativity: Understanding Innovation in Problem
Solving, Science, Invention, and the Arts. Hoboken, N.J.: John
Wiley & Sons, 2006
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