Classical Social Thinkers

Paper Code:

SOC 501

Credits:

Contact Hours:

45.00

Max. Marks:

100.00

Objective:

Objectives:

The objectives of this course are-

To acquaint the students with the writings of classical social thinkers that would equip the student with theoretical insights to know, analyse and interpret the social scenario around them
To familiarize the students with the different sociological perspectives and theories.
To critically analyse the writings of classical social thinkers

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course	Learning outcome (at course level)	Learning and teaching strategies	Assessment Strategies
Paper Code	Paper Title
SOC501	Classical Social Thinkers	On completion of this course, the students will be able to; CO57: Examine the writings of prominent classical social thinkers. CO58: Recognize the theoretical foundations of sociology. CO59:Develop insights for interpreting social phenomena CO60: Interpret social phenomena on the basis of views of classical thinkers. CO61:Investigate the relevance of classical social thinking in the contemporary scenario.	Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks	Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

SOC501

Classical Social Thinkers

On completion of this course, the students will be able to;

CO57: Examine the writings of prominent classical social thinkers.

CO58: Recognize the theoretical foundations of sociology.

CO59:Develop insights for interpreting social phenomena

CO60: Interpret social phenomena on the basis of views of classical thinkers.

CO61:Investigate the relevance of classical social thinking in the contemporary scenario.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments

Learning activities for the students:

Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

9.00

August Comte: Hierarchy of Science, Positivism

9.00

Emile Durkheim: Social Facts, Division of Labour in Society

9.00

Herbert Spencer: The Evolutionary Doctrine, Types of Societies

9.00

Karl Marx: Theory of Class Conflict, Concept of Alienation.

9.00

Max Weber: Social Action, Bureaucracy

Essential Readings:

Books Recommended

Core readings

Ritzer, George. 2011. (5th Edition). Sociological Theory.NewDelhi:Tata-McGraw Hill.
Abraham and Morgan, 1985. Sociological Thought. Delhi: McMillan India Ltd.
Coser, Lewis A. 1979. Masters of Sociological Thought. New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.

References:

Supplementary Readings

Kundu, Abhijeet, 2011. Sociological Theory.Noida: Pearson Publications.
Jones, Bradbury&Boutllier, 2011 Introducing Social Theory.Cambridge:Polity Press.
Aron, Raymond.1982 (reprint). Main Currents in Sociological Thought (2 Volumes). Harmondsworth, Middlesex: Penguin Books.
Barnes, H.E. 1959. Introduction to the History of Sociology: Chicago. The University of Chicago Press.
Morrison, Ken. 1955. Marx, Durkheim, Weber: Formation of Modern Social Thought London: Sage.
Giddens, Anthony 1997: Capitalism & Modern Social Theory – An Analysis of writing of Marx, Durkheim and Weber, Cambridge University Press Whole Book.
Allan,Kenneth,Daynes C. Sarah 2016.Explorations in Classical Sociological Theory: Seeing the Social World

Journals