Urban Sociology

Paper Code: 
24SOC223(B)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will sensitize the students on urban dimensions of society; its social structure and social problems thereby developing skills to recommend strategies for urban problems.

 

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Course Outcomes: 

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24SOC223(B)

 

UrbanSociology  (Theory)

CO48:Apply urban theoretical perspectives to interpret urban social structures

CO49:Explore the nature of urban sociology and compare rural & urban societies

CO50:Analyze the urban growth models and functional specialities of cities

CO51:Evaluate the causes of urban problems and impact of changing occupational structure on society  

CO52: Formulate  strategies to solve  problems of urban management and regional planning

CO53:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Lecture and Classroom discussions (Tool-Power Point Presentations), Interactive session.Classroom discussion through case studies of different cities

Learning activities for the students:

Exposure to current urban development plans through presentations and lectures

Continuous Assessment test on the topic/quiz, student presentations and assignments.

 

 

Unit I: 
Urban Sociological Traditions

·Classical sociological traditions as urban and city dimensions: Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Max Weber and Tonnies

  • Urban community and spatial dimensions:
  • Louis Wirth: Urbanism
  • Robert Redfield: Rural-urban continuum as cultural form

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Basic Concepts
  • Urban Sociology:
  • Meaning, Nature and Scope
  • Features of urban society
  • Rural-urban difference and continuum
  • Factors  of Urbanization
  • Emerging trends in Urbanization

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Models and Classification of Urban Centres
  • Models of Urban Growth: Concentric Zone Model, Sectors Model, Multiple Nuclei Model
  • Classification of Urban centers: Cities and Towns

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Problems and Changing Dimensions of Urban Society
  • Problems related to Urbanization: Problems of Housing, Migration, Slum development, Environmental problems and Urban poverty
  • Changing occupational structure and its impact on social stratification: class, caste, gender and family

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Urban Planning and Regional Management
  • Urban Planning and Problems of urban management in India
  • Regional planning: Concept, Challenges  

 

Essential Readings: 
  • MacionisJ.John& Parillo N. Vincent, (5th Edition).2011. Cities and Urban Life. New Delhi: PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.
  • Acharya. B.C., 2013. Urban Sociology, New Delhi: Wisdom Press
  • Rao M.S.A, 1992: Urban Sociology in India, New Delhi: Orient Longman

 

References: 
  • Flanagan G. William, (5th Edition).2010.Urban Sociology:Images and Structure. London: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
  • Quinn, J.A., 1955: Urban Sociology, New Delhi: S.Chand & Co.
  • Pickwance, C.G. (ed.), 1976: Urban Sociology: Critical Essays, London: Methuen
  • Saunders, Peter, 1981: Social Theory and Urban Question, London: Hutchionson
  • Bose, Ashish, 1978: Studies in Indian Urbanization,  New Delhi:Tata Mc Graw Hill
  • Abrahamson, M., 1976: Urban Sociology, New Jersey:Prentice Hall
  • Ronnan, Paddison, 2001: Handbook of Urban Studies, New Delhi: Sage
  • Bhardwaj, R.K., 1974: Urban Development in India,  New Delhi: National Publishing House
  • CollingWorth, J.B., 1972: Problems of Urban Society, Vol. 2, Crows Nest(Australia): George and Unwin Ltd.

 

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JOURNALS:

  • Journal of Urban Affairs, Wiley & Sons
  • Asian Population Studies, Taylor and Francis

 

 

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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