Urban Sociology (Theory)

Paper Code: 
24DSOC802
Credits: 
6
Contact Hours: 
90.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course aims to enable the students to understandthe various concepts related to urban sociology andIdentify  the social issues related to  intricacies of urban planning and management

 

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Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

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Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

 

24DSOC802

 

Urban Sociology

(Theory)

CO67: Evaluate the various concepts related to urban sociology

CO68: Identify the social issues related to intricacies of urban planning and management

CO69: Analyze the changing occupational structure and its impact on society.

CO70: Evaluate the causes of urban problems and formulate strategies for solving the same.

CO71: Develop strategies to solve urban problems

CO72:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Lecture and Classroom discussions (Tool-Power Point Presentations), Classroom discussions 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

 

18.00
Unit II: 
Urban Society

Urban Sociology

  • Meaning, Nature and Scope
  • Features of urban society
  • Rural-urban difference
  • Factors and Consequences of Urbanization

Emerging trends in Urbanization

 

Unit III: 
Models and Classification of Cities
  • Models of Urban Growth: Concentric Zone Model, Sectors Model, Multiple Nuclei Model
  • Classification of Urban centers: Cities and Towns
  • Industrial cities: Growth and special features

 

18.00
Unit IV: 
Urban Problems
  • 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

 

18.00
Unit V: 
Urban and Regional Planning
  • Urban Planning and Problems of urban management in India
  • Regional planning

 

Essential Readings: 

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: 

Suggested Readings:

  • 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.

 

e-RESOURCES:

https://www.ijurr.org/virtual-issues/urban-sociology/

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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