Teaching
Courses are offered primarily for the Bachelor's and Master's programmes in the fields of European Studies, Governance and Public Policy, International Cultural and Business Studies and Media and Communication. In addition, they are also offered for student teachers with the subject "Social Studies".
Research
The focus of scientific research at the chair is on social theory, especially critical theory and feminist theory, as well as political sociology, sociology of culture and the sociology of social inequality. Prejudice and ideology research, especially anti-Semitism, nationalism, racism and sexism are core areas of research.
Professor
The Chair of Sociology is held by Prof. Dr. Karin Stögner since the winter semester 2019/20. The members of the team are your contact persons. Here you can find information on contact details and office hours of the individual members of the team.
Current Information
of the Research Network Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism of the European Sociological Association
Hate in Transition and the Aftermath of 7 October: Antisemitism and Racism in Times of Political Crisis
University of Passau, August 31st to September 2nd 2025
Organizers: Chair of Sociology, University of Passau Interna8onal Ins8tute for Education and Research on Antisemitism Elke Rajal, Karin Stögner, Kim Robin Stoller (co-convenors) The RN31 Ethnic Relations, Racism and Antisemitism invites submissions of papers for the upcoming conference Hate in Transitoon: Antisemitism and Racism in Times of Political Crisis, and the Aftermath of 7 October.
This event will be held August 31st to September 2nd, 2025 at Passau University, Germany.
Detailed information you will find here.
Please beware of registration datelines for end of term exams. For further information contact the Prüfungssekretariat or take a look at their website.
How to contact us
Administration
Yvonne Jerschabek
HK14 101
Telephone: +49 851 509 – 2681
E-Mail: yvonne.jerschabek@uni-passau.de
Office Hours:
Wednesday 12:00 - 14:00
Thursday 9:00 - 11:00
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