Department of Sociology

Course title Course code Credit points 4 ECTS creditpoints 6 Total Contact Hours 64 Number of hours for lectures 32 Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments Anthropology of postsocialism Soci5053 32 Independent study hours 96 Date of course confirmation 11.03.2011 Responsible Unit Department of Sociology Course developers Aivita Putniņa Replaced course Soci5053 [2SOC5053] Anthropology of postsocialism Course abstract The course is a joint project between Copenhagen, Helsinki, Vytautus Magnus (Kaunas), Tartu, Lund Universities. It offers a theoretical and practical insight into socialist legacy drawing a particular attention to rise of civil society, ethnic conflict, collective memory, state, gender and family, social exclusion and decollectivisation. It offers insights in different theories of socialism and postsocialism and analyses the impact of the socialism to the lives of societies after it. Lecturing is offered in Latvian while Internet based tasks and reading is based on English language sources. Learning outcomes Students gain expertise in postsocialism and the region. The cource facilitates team building skills and allows for cooperation with students and consultations with the teachers from fellow universities. Course plan 1. The legacy of socialism 4L, 4S 2. Civil society 4L, 4S 3. Ethnic conflict 4L, 4S 4. Collective memory 4L, 4S 5. Gender, state and family 4L, 4S 6. Normality and exclusion 4L, 4S 7. Informal economies 4L, 4S 8. Fuzzy property 4L, 4S Requirements for awarding credit points - independent work's prezentation in seminars - 30% - course project (4000 words) - 30% - written final exam - 40%

Compulsory reading 1. Svašek, M. Postsocialism :politics and emotions in Central and Eastern Europe. New York ; Oxford : Berghahn Books, 2006. (1 eksemplārs) 2. Tucker, R. 1987. Political culture and leadership in Soviet Russia :from Lenin to Gorbachev New York ; London : Norton, c ( 2 eksemplāri) Further reading 1. Humphrey, Caroline, 1991. "'Icebergs', Barter, and the Mafia in Provincial Russia", Anthropology Today, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp.8-27. 2. Verdery, Katherine, 1991. Theorizing Socialism: A Prologue to the 'Transition'. In American Ethnologist, Vol. 18, No. 3, p.419-436. 3. Hann, Chris M., 1994. After Communism; reflections on East European anthropology and the transition. In Social Anthropology, Vol. 2, No. 3, pp. 229-49. 4. Phillips, Sarah, D, 2005. Postsocialist Governmentalities and Subjectivities: An Introduction. Ethnos 70(4): 437-442 5. Shlapentokh, Vladimir, 1998. Public and Private Life of the Soviet People. Changing Values in Post- Stalin Russia. New York: Oxford University Press 6. Humphrey, Caroline, 2001. Inequality and exclusion: A Russian case study of emotion in politics. In Anthropological Theory, Vol 1, No 3, pp.331-353. 7. Hutchings, S., Rulyova, N., The post-soviet Russian media :conflicting signals /edited by Birgit Beumers, Oxon ; New York : Routledge, c2009. 8.Grant, Bruce, 1995. In the Soviet House of Culture. A Century of Perestroikas, Princeton: Princeton University Press, pp. 56-78.. 9. West, H., Ramani, G., 2009. Enduring Socialism. Exploration & Transformation, Restoration & Continuation. Berghahu Books: New York Oxford. Periodicals and other sources 1. www.necenedu.net 2. Sampson, Steven L., 1994. Money Without Culture, Culture Without Money. Eastern Europe's Nouveaux Riches. In Anthropological Journal on European Cultures, Vol. 3, No. 1, p.7-32. 3. www.anthrobase.net 4. Anthropology of East Europe Review. http://condor.depaul.edu/~rrotenbe/aeer/ 5. Critique of Anthropology

Course title Individual scientific practice II Course code Soci6002 Credit points 2 ECTS creditpoints 3 Total Contact Hours Independent study hours 160 Date of course confirmation 02.09.2002 Responsible Unit Department of Sociology Course developers Tālis Tisenkopfs Course abstract After publishing a sociological article in a journal or relevant issues including newspapers, or by submitting a copy of the presentation text in a scientific conference, MA students can apply for credit points in B part of the programme. Compulsory reading 1. Redman P. Good Essay Writing: A Social Sciences Guide (Sage Study Skills), 2004 2. McCarthy P., Hatcher C. Presentation Skills: The Essential Guide for Students Study Skills 2002 3. Metcalfe M. Reading Critically at University (SAGE Study Skills), 2006 4. Shephard K. Presenting at Conferences,Seminars and Meetings, 2006 Further reading 1. Burns T., Sinfield S. Teaching,Learning and Study Skills: A Guide for Tutors (Essential Study Skills). London: Sage Publications, 2004. 273 p. 2. Rudestam, K.E., Newton, R.R. Surviving your dissertation. A comprehensive Guide to Content and process. 2nd ed. London, Thousand Oaks: Sage publications, 2001. 298 p. 3. Kitchin, K.,Fuller, D. The Academic s Guide to publishing. London: Thousand Oaks, 2005. 180 p. Periodicals and other sources 1.Tisenkopfs, T, Zepa, B.(red.). LU Raksti Socioloģija, Nr. 714, LU, 2007. 85 lpp. 2.Tisenkopfs, T., Zepa, B.(red.). LU Raksti Socioloģija, Nr. 701, LU, 2006. 154 lpp.

Course title Course code Credit points 2 ECTS creditpoints 3 Total Contact Hours 32 Number of hours for lectures 28 Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments Independent study hours 48 A History of Etnic Minorities in Latvia Vēst2105 Date of course confirmation 03.01.2011 Responsible Unit 4 Faculty of History and Philosophy Course developers Inese Runce Replaced course Vēst2105 [2VES2128] A History of Etnic Minorities in Latvia Course abstract The aim of course is to give knowledge of processes and periods of formation of multicultural society of the Latvia and intellectual benefits of ethnic minorities in society of Latvia. In this course students will gather knowledge about certain ethnic minorities: Baltic Germans, Jews, Poles, Russians, etc., from the beginnings till nowadays. In terms of course agenda there will be organized practical classes at the museum "Jews in Latvia," Riga's Greneschikov community of Russsian Old believers, discussions and analysis of articles and study movies. Learning outcomes This course will give deeper insight in the historical and cultural processes of development of cultural diversity and enrich understanding about Latvia s variety and specifics of culture. As well this course will present history of ethnic groups in Latvia. This course will give possibility practically meet representatives of Latvian ethnic minorities and see their institutions in charge. Course plan 1. The historical processes of multiethnic and multireligious development of Latvia s society. The geopolitical aspects in history of Latvia. (L4) 2. German cultural heritage in Latvia. The Baltic-Germans in Latvia: 13th -20th century. (L4) 3. Russian cultural influence in Latvia. The old believers and their cultural and religious history in Latvia. (L4; S2) 4. Polish cultural aspects in Latvia, particularly in region of Latgale and its cultural history. (L4) 5. Jews in Latvia: 16th 20th century. The most famous Jewish personalities in Latvia. (L4; S2) 6. Estonians, Lithuanians, Byelorussians, Gypsies in Latvia. (L4)

7. The question of ethnic minorities the perspectives in future in Latvia. The creation of new identities. (L4) Requirements for awarding credit points Attendance not obligatory; Active participation in seminars, studies tours and practical classes 50%; Exam (studies diaries) 50% Compulsory reading 1. Dribins L., Spārītis O. Vācbaltieši Latvijā. - R., 2000 (English summary). 2. Apine I., Volkovs V. Latvijas krievu identitāte: vēsturiskais un socioloģiskais apcerējums.r., 2007; 3. Bobe M. Jews in Latvia. Riga, 2006. 4. Pabriks A. From Nationalism to Ethnic policy: The Latvian nation in the present and the past. Berlin, 1999. 5. Hiden J., Housden M.Neighbours or enemies? Germans, the Baltics and beyond.ny, 2008. 6. Jubulis Mark. Nationalism and Democratic tradition. NY, 2001. 7. The Old believers of Riga.- Riga, LU FSI, 2010, 135 lpp. 8. National Minorities. Multiculturalism. Education (eds. Helena Noksova, Petr Bednarik). - Prague, AV ČR, 2010, pg.238. Further reading 1. Šteimanis J. A history of Latvian Jews. NY, 2003. 2. Ceruzis R. The German factor in Latvia (1918-1939)//the summary of doctoral thesis. Riga, 2002. 3. Die Deutche Volksgruppe im Lettland. Hamburg, 2000. 4. Latvia. 20th century. Riga, 2006. 5. European soft security Policies: the Northern Dimension. Helsinki, 2002. 6. Stranga A. Ebreji Baltijā. Rīga, 2008. 7. Latvijas ebreji un padomju vara: 1928.-1953. - Rīga, LU FSI, 2009, 306 lpp. Periodicals and other sources 1. www.staroveri.lv 2. www.vecticiba.lv 3. www.jews.lv 4. žurnāls "Ethnicity. Politics of recognition." 2010-2011 - pieejams arī elektroniski LU filozofijas un socioloģijas institūta mājas lapā www.fsi.lv

Course title Course code Credit points 4 ECTS creditpoints 6 Total Contact Hours 64 Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments Latvian Language (Beginners) Valo1465 64 Independent study hours 96 Date of course confirmation 21.04.2011 Responsible Unit Department of English Studies Course developers Veneta Žīgure Replaced course Valo1465 [2VAL1410] Latvian language (Beginners) Course abstract The present study course is designed for students with no preliminary knowledge of Latvian. The aim of this elementary Latvian course is to acquaint students with the basic phonetic and grammar structures of Latvian. The course is based on acquisition of such language skills as listening, reading, (dialogue and monologue) and writing. The main emphasis of the course is put on mastering phonetic and grammar rules incorporated in communicative functions. The present course has been developed in accordance with the set Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning,Teaching,Assesment - A1 and A2 level requirements. Learning outcomes After successful completition of the present course, the students will gain the following Academic competences: 1. ability to understand and master the peculiarities of phonetic structures of Latvian; 2. master the basic Latvian grammar rules; 3. will be able to incorporate their grammar knowledge in perfection of communicative skills. Professional competences: 1. students will perceive and understand simple information in daily situations; 2. will be able to interact in conversations on familiar topics; 3. will be able to ask and answer simple questions; 4. will describe in simple terms items related to them; 5. will be able to write short notes and letters. After completition of the course (level A1) the students should understand simple phrases and

sentences. They should be able to ask questions and to tell about themselves, their home, etc.. After completition of the course (level A2) the students should be able to understand simple texts and communicate in common social situations. Course plan 1. Latvian alphabet. Survey of Noun declensions. Common communicative conventions. P4 2. Noun- gender and number. Nominative. Types of questions. Conversation theme: Getting acquainted. P4 3. Locative. Irregular verb to be. Conversation theme: Professions and occupation. P4 4. Genitive. Prepositions with Genitive. Personal pronouns. Conversation theme: Places in town. P4 5. Dative. Prepositions with Dative. Adjective. Conversation theme: Streets on the map. P4 6. Accusative. Prepositions with Accusative. Possessive pronouns. Conversation theme: My family. P4 7. Numerals. Adverb.Conversation theme: Clock and time. P4 8. Verbs. II Conjugation. Noun derivation. Conversation theme: Languages and countries. P4 9. Verbs. III Conjugation. Expressing and perceiving attitude.dialogue. Conversation theme: My hobby. P4 10. Verbs. III Conjugation. Telling and decribing. Conversation theme: My home in Riga. P4 11. Verbs. I Conjugation. Debitive mood. Dialogue. Conversation theme: My daily schedule. P4 12. Verbs. I Conjugation. Describing a process. Conversation theme: My studies at UL. P4 13. Usage of prepositions. Giving and acquiring information. Conversation theme: Food.P4 14. Imperative mood. Conditional mood. Definitness of Adjective. Dialogue. Conversation theme: In the cafe. P4 15. Word derivation with prefixes. Degrees of comp. of adjective. Dialogue. Conv.theme: Festivals in Latvia.P4 16. Reflexive verbs. Dialogue. Conversation theme: Seasons and weather. P4 Requirements for awarding credit points The attendance of the Practical Latvian Language classes is compulsory. The final grade of the course includes: - the attendance and activity in the classroom (50%); - home assignments and midterm tests during the course (25%); - written (15%) and oral exam ( 10%) at the end of the course. Compulsory reading 1. A.Svarinska. Latviešu valoda. Mācību kurss 25 nodarbībām. Rīgā, Zvaigzne 2003. - grāmata nopērkama grāmatnīcās. 2. Runāsim latviski! Latv.val. elementārkurss 1. daļ. LU sastatāmās valodniecības katera; Rīgā, 1997.g.- mācību līdzeklis pieejams HZF Sastatāmās valodniecības un tulkošanas nodaļā -10 eks. 3. Ceplīte B., Ceplītis L. Latviešu valodas praktiskā gramatika. Rīga. Zvaigzne. - 6eks. Further reading 1. Sveiki, Latvijā. The first steps in basic Latvian Erasmus International Course of Language. Rīga, RTU, 2007 2. A.Šalme; P.Ūdrs. Do in in Latvian! Rīga: Apgāds,,SI, 2004. 3. Latviešu valodas praasmes līmenis. Kultūras sadarbības padome; ES 1997g. 4. B.Ceplīte, L.Ceplītis. Latviešu valodas praktiskā gramatika; Rīgā, Zvaigzne 1991. Periodicals and other sources

1. www.letonika.lv 2.www.languagelearning.campuseuropae.org 3. 4. http://www.tvnet.lv 5.www.Ko tu teici?lv

Course title Course code Credit points 4 ECTS creditpoints 6 Total Contact Hours 64 Number of hours for lectures 32 Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments Immigration, Integration and Identity Soci5000 32 Independent study hours 96 Date of course confirmation 02.04.2012 Responsible Unit Department of Sociology Course abstract The course provides information about immigration from the perspective of immigration and immigrant policy development in EU and Latvia. Particularly such aspects will be looked at as admission, security and immigrant integration. The course provides insight also in historical development of the EU and Latvia immigration and immigration policy, Particular attention will be paid to micro level analysis of diasporas and immigrants identity. Learning outcomes - understand the problematic of immigration and integration in the EU and Latvia (social, economic, political and cultural) - understand the phenomena of diaspora and immigrant identity - understand the social, historical and political processes which had an impact on the development of the EU and Latvia s immigration policy - be capable to critically analyze the EU and Latvia s immigration and integration problematic - be capable to critically analyze the phenomena of diaspora and immigrant identity - be able to critically assess the EU and Latvia s immigration and immigrant policy developments - the capability to work independently and in a group, and communicate academically in speech and writing Course plan No. Topic Planned amount in hours 1. Introduction to the course structure and requirements. Introduction to the general concepts. 2 L, 2 S 2. Migration policy: control, security and incorporation. 2 L, 2 S 3. History of the EU immigration policy 2 L, 2 S 4. Immigration history of Latvia 2 L, 2 S 5. Consequences of the Soviet time immigration 2 L, 2 S 6. Introduction to the integration vocabulary 2 L, 2 S 7. Immigrant integration or immigrant policy in the EU 2 L, 2 S 8. Integration politics competence in Latvia 2 L, 2 S 9. Immigrant integration in Latvia 2 L, 2 S 10. Critical aspects of the EU immigration and immigrant policy 2 L, 2 S 11. Introduction to the identity and diaspora vocabulary 2 L, 2 S

12. Immigrant identity 2 L, 2 S 13. Immigrant identity: locality and belonging 2 L, 2 S 14. Diaspora 2 L, 2 S 15. Diaspora and ethnicity 2 L, 2 S 16. Diaspora and ethnicity: Latvian case 2 L, 2 S Requirements for awarding credit points Accomplishment of seminar tasks 50% Three written essays during the course 40% Exam (written) 10% Compulsory reading 1. Ronaldo Munck (eds.) (2009) Globalisation and Migration. London and New York: Routledge 2. Brettell B. C. and Hollifield F.J. (eds.)(2000) Migration Theory: Talking across Disciplines. New York: Routlegde 3. Craig A. Parson, Timothy M. Smeeding (eds.)(2006) Immigration and the Transformation of Europe Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press 4. Tabuns, A., eds., (2001) National, State and Regime Identity in Latvia. Baltic Study Centre, Riga. 5. Karklins, R. (1994) Ethnic Politics and Transition to Democracy: The Collapse of the USSR and Latvia, Woodrow Wilson Center Press and Johns Hopkins University Press 6. Castles S., Davidson A. (eds.) (2000) Citizenship and Migration: Globalization and Politics of Belonging. Routledge: New York. 7. Bonifazi C., Okolki M., Schoorl J. & Simon P. (eds.) (2008) International Migration in Europe: New Trends and New Methods of Analysis, Amsterdam: Amsterdam University press 8. Brigita Zepa (ed.) (2006) Integration: practice and Perspectives. Riga: BISS 9. Nils Muižnieks (ed.) (2010) How integrated is Latvian society. Riga: SPPI 10. Rapport Nigel and Dawson A. (eds.) (1998) Migrants of identity: perceptions of home in a world of movement. Oxford and New York: Berg. 11. Robin Cohen (1997) Global Diasporas: An Introduction. London: University College of London Press. 12. Thomas Hylland Eriksen (2010 (1994)) Ethnicity and Nationalism. London, New York: Pluto press. 13. Ieva Garda Rozenberga and Māra Zirnīte (eds.) (2011) Oral history: Migration and Local Identities. Rīga: National Oral History, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology Further reading 1. Mansoor Ali and Quillin (eds.) (2007) Migration and remittances: Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, Washington, D.C.: World Bank 2. Lahav Gallya (2004). Immigration and politics in the new Europe: reinventing borders. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press, 3. Sandra Lavenex and Emek M. UçArer (2004). External dimension of Europeanization: The Case of Immigration Policies, Cooperation and Conflict 4. The Integration of Society in Latvia: A Framework Document (2000) 5. Laliotou, Ioanna (2004) Transatlantic subjects: acts of migration and cultures of transnationalism between Greece and America. Chicago, London : University of Chicago Press 6. Sultana Choudhry (2010). Multifaceted Identity of Interethnic Young People. Farnham, Burlington: Ashgate 7. Rhacel S.Parrenas and Lock C.D.Siu (eds.) (2007). Asian Diasporas: New Formations, New Conceptions. Stanford University Press Periodicals and other sources 1. Salt J.(1992) The Future of International Labor Migration. International Migration Review, Vol. 26, No.

4. (Winter, 1992), pp. 1077-1111. 2. Human development report 2009. Overcoming barriers: human mobility and development. http://hdr.undp.org/en/media/hdr_2009_en_complete.pdf 3. Thomas Huddlestone (2008) Introduction in Learning to welcome: The integration of immigrants in Latvia and Poland. http://www.politika.lv/index.php?id=16685 4. Gustafson P. (2005) International Migration and National Belonging in the Swedish Debate and Dual Citizenship. Acta Sociologica. March 2005. Vol 48 (1): 5-19 5. BISS (2009) Immigrants in Latvia: Possibilities and conditions for inclusion. Chapter 6 and http://www.biss.soc.lv/downloads/resources/imigrantu_integracija/imigranti_en.pdf 6. Carrera S., Wiesbrock A. (2009) Civic Integration of Third-Country Nationals. Nationalism versus Europeanisation in the Common EU Immigration Policy. Centre for European Policy Studies. www.ceps.eu 7. Hayes B. Statewatch (2006). Viewpoint: Our freedom, their labour: a tradesman s entrance for Fortress Europe, http://www.statewatch.org/news/2006/mar/bh-viewpoint-legal-migration.pdf Notes Course is developed by Brigita Zepa, Baiba Bela, Iveta Ķešāne

Course title Course code Credit points 4 ECTS creditpoints 6 Total Contact Hours 64 Number of hours for lectures 32 Number of hours for seminars and practical assignments Human Development Soci5058 32 Independent study hours 96 Date of course confirmation 02.04.2012 Responsible Unit Department of Sociology Course developers Tālis Tisenkopfs Replaced course Soci6007 [2SOC6007] Human Development Course abstract The course gives an overview of development theories, areas of human development, like health, education, employment, entrepreneurship, consumption, technology, culture, environment; reviews the processes that influence human development. The course advocates and promotes among social science students a humanistic approach to development planning and policies. In each of these areas is analyzed the situation, main problems, tried to find solutions for main development problems and analyzed the human development-friendly policy. The course gives the new social science professionals understanding of the many sides of human development, human policy and the role of such agents like state, local governments, NGOs, private sector, international organizations and other agents in human development. Learning outcomes Academicals knowledge: 1. Students will acquire knowledge of human development indicators and measurement types. 2. Students will acquire knowledge of the tendencies in development of human development s fields. 3. Students will acquire knowledge of influencing processes in human development. Professional competence: 1. Students acquire skills to navigate in the development theory. 2. Students will be able to evaluate development processes in micro, meso and macro levels. 3. Students will be able to analyze the developed policies in various fields of human development from sustainable human development perspective. Course plan No. Topic Planned amount in hours 1. The concept of human development L2, S2

2. Measurement and indicators of human development L2, S2 3. Economic growth and human development L2, S2 4. Economic reforms, the role of the state and human development L2, S2 5. Human development in cultural and spiritual process context L2 6. Income, material well-being and human development L2, S2 7. Education and human development L2 8. Health and human development L2 9. Employment and human development L2, S2 10. Technology and human development L2 11. Culture and human development L1 12. Environment and human development L1 13. Migration and human development L2, S2 14. Human development in the regions L2, S2 15. Quality of life in Latvian and Human Development L2, S2 16. Strategic Planning and Human Development L2, S2 17. Photo project Illustrate human development L2, S12 Requirements for awarding credit points The course is delivered in the form of lectures and seminars. Participation in seminars is obligatory. The final evaluation mark consists of: 1) 50% - completed seminar tasks, which includes individual presentations and group works; 2) 40% - evaluation of photo project. Photo-project must illustrate a particular aspect or issue of human development; 3) 10% - written exam Compulsory reading 1. Global Human Development Reports, UNDP http://hdr.undp.org/nhdr/default.cfm 2. Tautas attīstības pārskati: 1. Latvija. Pārskats par tautas attīstību 2008./2009. Atbildīgums. Rīga: LU SPPI, 2010. 2. Latvija. Pārskats par tautas attīstību 2006/2007. Cilvēkkapitāls: Mans zelts ir mana tauta. Rīga: LU SPPI, 2008 3. Latvija. Pārskats par tautas attīstību 2004/2005. Rīcībspēja reģionos. Rīga: UNDP, LU SPPI, 2006 4. Latvija. Pārskats par tautas attīstību 2002/2003. Cilvēkdrošība. Rīga: UNDP, 2004 5. Latvija. Pārskats par tautas attīstību 2000/2001. Sabiedriskās politikas process Latvijā. Rīga: UNDP 2002 Pārskati pieejami internetā http://hdr.undp.org/nhdr/default.cfm 3. Tautas attīstība: mācību līdzeklis. Rīga: Jumava, Sorosa fonds Latvija, UNDP, 2002. 4. Bela, B., Tisenkopfs, T. (zinātniskie redaktori). Dzīves kvalitāte Latvijā. Rīga: Stratēģiskās analīzes komisija, Zinātne, 2006. 5. Readings in human development : concepts, measures and policies for a development paradigm. Edited by Fukuda-Parr, S., Kumar, S. New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 2005. Further reading 1. Human development report 2009: overcoming barriers: human mobility and development. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2009. 2. Population and the World Bank: adapting to change. Washington: The World Bank, 2000. 3. Human Development. A Textbook. Moscow: UNDP 2000 Periodicals and other sources

1. Oxford Journal of Human Development 2. Development Studies 3. Journal of development planing 4. Centrālās statistikas pārvaldes publikācijas, datu bāzes, un jaunākā statistiskā informācija, pieejama internetā www.csb.lv 5. Human Development Journey. http://hdr.undp.org/external/flash/hd_journey/en/ 6. Oxford Course in Human Development - Theory, concepts and practical applications of the Human Development approach and framework. Go to http://hdr.undp.org/training/oxford/presentations.cfm 7. NHDR TOOLKIT - a step-by-step tool including materials from the vast literature on empowerment, partnering and facilitating participatory development, concepts of human development, advocacy, social justice, practical suggestions for dissemination, etc. http://hdr.undp.org/nhdr/toolkit/default.cfm 8. Tautas attīstības pētījumu inovāciju fonds http://hdr.undp.org/aboutus/nhdr/innovationfund