Postgraduate certificate Contemporary Social Analysis

Nowadays, the world has become tremendously changing and complex, and social phenomena are becoming increasingly relevant. That is why it's fundamental to understand and analyze the social reality in which the individual develops. All the more reason why this degree is a high-value specialization that focuses on studying and analyzing current social problems from a critical and reflective perspective. This program offers a complete and updated preparation to master the social challenges of the present. It is a 100% online actualization opportunity that uses an innovative pedagogical methodology such as Relearning, which favors active and meaningful student learning. It also offers great flexibility so that students can organize their academic resources according to their time availability and needs.

University certificate

duration

6 weeks

Modality

Online

Schedule

At your own pace

Exams

Online

start date

Credits

6 ECTS

financing up to

3 months

Price(first year)

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The world's largest faculty of humanities”

Introduction to the Program

A Postgraduate certificate that will provide you with all the keys of Contemporary Social Analysis”

Since the changes in society are becoming more and more vertiginous, social phenomena are becoming more and more relevant. In this context, it is essential to understand and analyze social reality in order to act in a critical and reflective manner. In this sense, Contemporary Social Analysis is postulated as a discipline that focuses on studying and understanding current social problems from a multidisciplinary and critical perspective.

Therefore, the Postgraduate certificate in Contemporary Social Analysis provides a complete and updated preparation to address the social challenges of the present. Throughout the program, students will have the opportunity to delve into the main social problems of today, such as Inequality, Exclusion, Violence or Poverty, among other key issues.

This degree is taught online, which allows students to access the specialization from anywhere in the world and adapt their pace of study to their time availability. In addition, it has an innovative pedagogical methodology such as Relearning, whic h favors active and meaningful student learning. Through this pedagogical approach, students are the protagonists of their own learning process, through practical and reflective activities.

Go through the historical processes that have shaped the main historical systems of social stratification”

This Postgraduate certificate in Contemporary Social Analysis contains the most complete and up-to-date program on the market. The most important features include:

The development of practical cases presented by experts in Contemporary Social Analysis
The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide exhaustive and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies
Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

You will master the main concepts related to Social Inequality”

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from sector who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities.

Its multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide an immersive education programmed to learn in real situations.

The design of this program focuses on Problem-Based Learning, by means of which the professional must try to solve the different professional practice situations that are presented throughout the academic course. For this purpose, the student will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned experts.

Access a unique qualification in the market to address Contemporary Social Analysis"

Test your skills by carrying out case studies on key sociological theories"

Syllabus

In order to ensure complete coverage of the curriculum, TECH has adopted the Relearning methodology in the development of all teaching materials. This methodology implies that key concepts and terminology related to social processes are repeated throughout the syllabus, resulting in more natural and effective learning. As a consequence, students will not need to invest many hours of study to master all the contents, as they are reinforced with a large amount of high quality audiovisual and complementary material.

An expertly crafted syllabus and quality content about Contemporary Social Analysis”

Module 1. Social Structure in Contemporary Societies

1.1. Social Structure, Inequality and Social Stratification

1.1.1. Social Structures
1.1.2. Visions of Social Structure
1.1.3. Social Inequalities
1.1.4. Sources of Inequality

1.2. Sociological View of Inequality

1.2.1. Social Stratification
1.2.2. Class, Status and Power
1.2.3. Stratification Theories

1.3. Stratification in Human Societies

1.3.1. Stratification Systems
1.3.2. Primitive Societies: Slavery, Breed, Estate
1.3.3. Industrial Society: Class

1.4. Social Class in Contemporary Societies

1.4.1. Definitions and Outlines
1.4.2. Models of Capitalism
1.4.3. Deindustrialization

1.5. Economic Inequalities

1.5.1. Concepts, Measurement and Analysis Unit
1.5.2. Inequality Indicators
1.5.3. Distributive Role of the States

1.6. Poverty , Deprivation and Social Exclusion

1.6.1. Concepts
1.6.2. Poverty in Developed Societies
1.6.3. Relationship Between Inequality and Poverty

1.7. Social Mobility

1.7.1. Concept and Types
1.7.2. Theories of Social Mobility
1.7.3. Fees

1.8. Consequences of Social Inequality

1.8.1. Effects of Class and Status
1.8.2. Social Class and Unemployment
1.8.3. Class and Migration

1.9. Crisis Management

1.9.1. Neoliberalism
1.9.2. Capital/Labor Changes
1.9.3. Changes in Culture

1.10. Historic and Contemporary Globalization

1.10.1. Dimensions of Globalization
1.10.2. Capitalism
1.10.3. A World in Transition

A program with all the keys to a world in transition”

Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Social Analysis

If you are interested in understanding today's society and discovering the keys to analyze it, the Postgraduate Certificate in Contemporary Social Analysis created by TECH Global University is the perfect choice for you. In this program, you will acquire knowledge and skills to interpret social reality and understand the historical, cultural and political processes that shape our world.

This program offers a high quality education, taught by experts in the field of social and human sciences. In addition, TECH Global University has a wide academic offering and a diverse and international student community, allowing you to enrich yourself with different perspectives and experiences.

Here, you will learn to use different methods of social research, from observation to survey and data analysis, to interpret social reality and understand the dynamics and structures that shape it. In addition, you will have the opportunity to study cases and current social issues (social and human sciences perspective), which will allow you to develop critical and analytical skills to understand and transform the world around you.

At TECH we prepare you for the future, providing you with the necessary tools and skills to understand and transform today's society. With this course, you will achieve new job opportunities in fields such as social research, planning or management of public policies, communication and journalism, among others.