歡迎來到社會學的世界！本課程是踏入社會學世界的入門磚。社會學三大家之一的涂爾幹（Émile Durkheim，1858-1917）指出，社會學的最基礎的方法與任務，就是要與一切先入為主的觀念（prenotions）決裂。藉此，我們便得以展開所謂的「社會學的想像」（The Sociological Imagination），也就是去探究「個人與社會」之間，複雜的、動態的關聯，並藉此進一步理解，在這個價值多元的社會世界中，人們如何進行整合、衝突、競爭、合作、創新、變遷…；以及社會中不同的領域，例如國家、政治、家庭、經濟、醫療…等等，是如何運作的。
本課程的具體目標在於：學習社會學的問題意識、分析方法與多元的觀點。在我們所身處的這個眾聲喧嘩、價值多元的開放社會中，一切事物都未必有所謂的標準答案。去理解到不同觀點背後的價值預設與社會脈絡，以及其具體的發展和效應，將是本課程最重要的學習目標。
據聞，有人問古希臘哲人泰利斯（Thales）：「何事最難？」他回答「認識自己。」（Know thyself）。我們該如何認識自己呢？其實，我們每一個人都是自我的，但同時也必然是社會的。社會學訓練能夠給我們的觀點，不僅僅關乎社會，更關乎自我。我是誰？每一個個體對於社會現象的理解與觀點是從何而來的？個人與社會之間的關係是什麼？這不僅是社會學的核心關懷，同時也是每個人窮盡一生追問的終極問題。社會學未必能夠代替個人直接回答這個問題，但透過社會學的訓練，或許可以協助自己探究兩個與此關聯的問題核心：自我如何可能？社會如何可能？
本課程共分上下兩學期，並依照不同的主題分門別類地進行介紹。在既定課程架構的客觀限制之下，我們不得採取某種領域之間區隔的、較為結構化的方式進行本課程的教學。但請各位別忘了，在這些不同的、多元的研究領域與認識框架之間，彼此仍是有所關聯的。永遠保持開放的心胸，理解並欣賞這個價值多元的社會世界，將會是社會學這門學問所要教導給各位的、最抽象卻也珍貴的資產。
更詳盡的課程綱要請見社會系系網。https://soc.thu.edu.tw/?page_id=184#p02
Welcome to the world of sociology! This course is a stepping stone into the world of sociology. Émile Durkheim (1858-1917), one of the three great masters of sociology, pointed out that the most basic method and task of sociology is to break with all prenotions. Through this, we can develop the so-called "Sociological Imagination", that is, to explore the complex and dynamic relationship between "individuals and society", and to further understand this multi-value In the social world, how people integrate, conflict, compete, cooperate, innovate, change...; and how different fields in society, such as the country, politics, family, economy, medical... and so on, operate.
The specific goal of this course is to learn sociological problem awareness, analytical methods and diverse perspectives. In this open society with many voices and diverse values that we live in, there may not be a so-called standard answer to everything. To understand the value assumptions and social context behind different viewpoints, as well as their specific development and effects, will be the most important learning goal of this course.
It is said that someone asked the ancient Greek philosopher Thales: "What is the most difficult thing?" He replied "Know thyself." How do we know ourselves? In fact, each of us is self-centered, but at the same time, we must also be social. The perspective that sociology training can give us is not only about society, but also about ourselves. Who am I? Where does each individual’s understanding and perspective on social phenomena come from? What is the relationship between the individual and society? This is not only the core concern of sociology, but also the ultimate question that everyone asks throughout their lives. Sociology may not be able to directly answer this question on behalf of individuals, but through sociological training, it may be possible to help one explore the core of two related questions: How is the self possible? How is society possible?
This course is divided into two semesters, and is introduced according to different topics. Under the objective constraints of the established curriculum structure, we are not allowed to teach this course in a more structured way that separates fields. But please don’t forget that these different and diverse research fields and cognitive frameworks are still related to each other. Always keeping an open mind, understanding and appreciating this social world with diverse values will be the most abstract but precious asset that sociology teaches you.
For a more detailed course outline, please see the Department of Social Studies website. https://soc.thu.edu.tw/?page_id=184#p02
教科書：
陳志柔、林國明等著，2021， 《社會學與台灣社會》(第五版)，台北：巨流。
其他參考書目：
Giddens, Anthony, 2021《紀登斯的社會學基本概念》，許雅淑，李宗義譯，台北：商周。
Johnson, allan G., 2003,《見樹又見林─社會學作為一種生活、實踐與承諾》，成令方/林鶴玲/吳嘉苓譯，台北：群學。
何明修主編，2014，《人間社會學》，台北：群學。
林宗宏等著，2011，《崩世代：財團化、貧窮化與少子女化的危機》，台北：台灣勞工陣線。
Textbook:
Chen Zhirou, Lin Guoming, et al., 2021, "Sociology and Taiwan Society" (5th Edition), Taipei: Juliu.
Other bibliographies:
Giddens, Anthony, 2021 "Giddens' Basic Concepts of Sociology", translated by Xu Yashu and Li Zongyi, Taipei: Shangzhou.
Johnson, allan G., 2003, "Seeing the Forest Again for the Trees - Sociology as Life, Practice and Commitment", translated by Cheng Lingfang/Lin Heling/Wu Jialing, Taipei: Qunxue.
He Mingxiu, editor-in-chief, 2014, "Human Sociology", Taipei: Qunxue.
Lin Zonghong et al., 2011, "The Collapse of Generations: The Crisis of Conglomeration, Poverty and Childhood", Taipei: Taiwan Labor Front.
| 評分項目 Grading Method | 配分比例 Grading percentage | 說明 Description |
|---|---|---|
| 出席出席 Attend |
10 | |
| 期中考期中考 midterm exam |
20 | |
| 期末考期末考 final exam |
20 | |
| 小組報告（口頭+書面）小組報告（口頭+書面） Group report (oral + written) |
30 |
