Classical Sociological Thought

Paper Code: 
24CSOC301
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course introduces the students to the classical sociological thinkers, whose work has shaped the discipline of sociology.

18.00
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24CSOC301

Classical Sociological Thought

 

(Theory)

CO13: Examine the thoughts  of August Comte to establish the scientific nature of sociology

CO14. Analze the Marxian ideology of class conflict and alienation and relate it to contemporary society

CO15: Develop insights for interpreting social phenomena on the basis of views of Durkheim

CO16: Interpret social processes on the basis of ideas of Weber

CO17:Investigate the relevance of views of Spencer in the contemporary scenario

CO18:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials, Research paper based assignments

 

 

Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Seminar presentation.

 

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation

 

Unit I: 
August Comte

Positivism, Law of Three Stages

18.00
Unit II: 
Karl Marx
  • Materialist Conception of History, Class and Class Struggle,
    Concept of alienation

 

                                                                                                                     

18hrs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Emile Durkheim

Social Facts, Division of Labour in society

18.00
Unit IV: 
Max Weber
  • Social Action, Types of Authority,
    Bureaucracy

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Herbert Spencer
  • Evolutionary Approach, Types of societies

 

 

Essential Readings: 

Essential Readings:

  • Jayapalan, N. 2001. Sociological Theories. Atlantic Publisher, pp.97-115.
  • Calhoun, J. Craig, 2007. Classical Sociological Theory. 2nd Edition. Blackwell, pp.205-274.
  • Ritzer, George, 2010(8th edition). Sociological Theory, New York: Mc Graw Hill

 

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Marx,K.     and  Friedrich Engels.2002. The Communist Manifesto, Harmondsworth :Penguin.
  • Aron, R. 1967. Main Currents in Sociological Thought. London: Weidenfield
    and Nicholson, Vol. 1. pp. 107-180.
  • Durkheim, E. 1958. The Rules of Sociological Method. Glencoe: Free Press, Chapters 1 and 3.
  • Jones R.A. 1986, Emile Durkheim: An Introduction to Four Major Works.

London: Sage. Chapters 3 and 4.

  • Gerth, H.H. and C. Wright Mills (eds.) 1948. From Max Weber: Essays in Sociology.London: Routledge and Kegan Paul,Introduction.

 

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Academic Session: 
2024-25
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