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Space Sociology

Course Code:

Π1-6050

Semester:

ST' Semester

Specialization Category:

ΜΓΥ

Course Hours:

2

ECTS:

4

Eclass Link:

https://eclass.teiath.gr/courses/DIAK117/


Course Tutors

Dr. Georgiadou Zoe

General

The theoretical course of sociology of space concerns the study of the built environment and its social account, as well as the dialectic relationship between space and society. This course aims at developing a deeper understanding about the views of sociologists on the subject of space, involving the conception of space through social facts and structures. It is focused on the work of prominent sociologists and anthropologists and studies the links between their theories in order to establish a framework that relates two entities- society and space and provides a spatial theory of society as a tool for human-centered -design.

Cource content

The interdisciplinary approaches reflect a serious part of the contemporary design practices and link the design process with the holistic vision and human experience. Spaces and society both consist fields of critical thinking and carriers of social relations in the present circumstances. Through this course students study complex social issues (gender equality, globalization, climate change, multi-culturalism, nomadism and immigration, poverty, virtual societies, etc.) connected with design thinking.

Programme aims

The course seeks a holistic approach to identifying and analyzing the range of social issues and theory, in order to apply and value them in design thinking as a basis of reasoning and understanding in the context of their projects.

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge and Understanding

Upon successful completion of the course the student will be able to – Understanding social issues connected to design thinking – Understanding the spatial aspects of society -Search, analyze and synthesize ideological and social developments with the built environment – Develop critical thinking about social interaction, gender equality, globalization, climate change, multiculturalism, nomadism and immigration, etc. -Link design ideas with social circumstances. –– Exercise team work -Exercise literature research and essay writing.

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