Introduction to Sociology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24CSOC 101
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
6.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to gain an indepth understanding of theoretical and conceptual foundations of sociology.

 

 

18.00
Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24CSOC101

 

Introduction to Sociology

(Theory)

CO1: Contrast various sociological perspectives.

CO2: Analyze the relationship between status and role and formation of various types of groups

CO3: Analyze the sociological concepts and socio-cultural processes

CO4: Develop a broad overview about how individuals and groups are shaped through basic social processes

CO5: Analyze the  factors, sub-processes and theories of social change

CO6:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion, Tutorials

 

 

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: 
Nature of Sociology and Sociological Perspectives
  • Nature and Scope of Sociology: Philosophical roots of Sociology, Scope and Subject Matter
  • The Scientific perspective to Sociological Understanding (Nature).    
  • Relationship of Sociology with other Social Sciences: Anthropology, Psychology, History, Political Science, Economics

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

 

 

 

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Sociological Concepts
  • Status and Role: Concept, Types and Relationship
  • Social Groups- Meaning, Types and Features

 

18.00
Unit III: 
Society and Socio-Cultural Processes
  • Society, Culture, Community and Association: Concept and Features
  • Socio-cultural processes: Competition, Co-operation and conflict

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Socialization and Social Control
  • Socialization: Concept, Stages, Agencies and Theories.
  • Social Control: Concept, Nature and Agencies
18.00
Unit V: 
Social Change
  • Social Change: Concept, Factors and Types.                                                                  
  • Sub-Processes of Social Change: Social Evolution, Social Progress and Social Development, Theories of Social Change.

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Haralambos, M. 2004 (6th Edition). Sociology: Themes and Perspective. New York: Collins.
  • Giddens, Anthony. 1989.  Sociology U.K.: Polity

 

References: 

Suggested Readings:

  • Inkeles, Alex.1987. What is Sociology? New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India.
  • Jayaram, N. 1988. Introductory Sociology. Madras: Macmillan India.
  • Schaefer, Richard T. and Robert P. Lamm 1999. Sociology. New Delhi: Tata-McGraw Hill. 
  • Johnson, Harry M. 1995. Sociology: A Systematic Introduction, New Delhi: Allied Publishers.
  • Davis, Kingsley. 1995. Human Society, Delhi: Surjeet Publications.
  • Maciver, R.M. and Page C.H. 1974.  Society: An Introductory Analysis, McMillan.

e-RESOURCES:

 

JOURNALS:

  • International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Emerald Group Publishing
  • American Sociological Review, Sage Publications

 

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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