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sociology
The science that deals with the empirical and theoretical study of human coexistence, society, its structures, and its developments.
Er studiert Soziologie im Hauptfach an der Universität.
He is majoring in sociology at the university.
'Soziologie' (sociology) is an international word. It is made up of 'Sozio-' (from Latin 'socius' meaning 'companion' or 'society') and '-logie' (from Greek 'logos' meaning 'teaching' or 'study'). This pattern appears in many names of sciences, such as 'Biologie' (biology) or 'Psychologie' (psychology).
Die Psychologie beschäftigt sich mit dem menschlichen Erleben und Verhalten.
Psychology deals with human experience and behavior.
The word family includes the person ('der Soziologe' / 'die Soziologin' — sociologist) and the adjective ('soziologisch' — sociological). When you learn the noun, it's best to learn the whole family along with it.
Eine bekannte Soziologin hält morgen einen Vortrag.
A well-known sociologist is giving a lecture tomorrow.
As the name of an academic discipline, 'Soziologie' (sociology) is very often used in academic contexts. Typical combinations are 'Soziologie studieren' (to study sociology), 'ein Professor für Soziologie' (a professor of sociology), or 'eine Studie aus der Soziologie' (a study from the field of sociology).
Meine Schwester hat sich für den Master in Soziologie beworben.
My sister applied for the master's program in sociology.
social science
Soziologie is a specific discipline that studies society and how people live together. Sozialwissenschaft also refers to a discipline concerned with society, but especially in the plural it is used as an umbrella term for several fields. Soziologie is appropriate for the individual subject; Sozialwissenschaften is appropriate for the broader group of academic fields.
Lea studiert Soziologie und untersucht dabei die Strukturen moderner Familien.
Lea is studying sociology and examining the structures of modern families.
Lea studiert Sozialwissenschaften und besucht Kurse in Soziologie und Politikwissenschaft.
Lea is studying social sciences and taking courses in sociology and political science.
