Theoretical Sociology

Paper Code: 
SOC/MSW143(a)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The course will enable the students to gain insight into theoretical perspectives for analyzing social structure and processes.

 

 

12.00
Course Outcomes: 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

title

24SOC/MSW 143(a)

Theoretical Sociology (Theory)

CO12: Examine the development and application of Sociological theories
CO13: Analyze contemporary society in context of modernity and post modern theories.
CO14: Evaluate social exchange theories
CO15:Analyze feminist theories for systematic analysis of status of women

 CO16; Analyze critical and radical theories with the perspective of transformation in society.

CO17:  Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

 

Approach in teaching: Interactive Lectures, Discussion,

 

 

Learning activities for the students: Self- learning assignments,

Class test, Semester end examinations, 

 

 

Unit I: 
Sociological Theory
  • Sociological Theory: Meaning, Nature and Development.
  • Application of Social theory to Contemporary society.

 

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Modern and Post Modern Theories
  • Theories of Modernity: Classical and Contemporary.
  • Post Modern Theories: Jacques Derrida, Jean Bauderillard, Fredric Jameson, Michael Foucault.

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Social Exchange Theories
  • Social Exchange Theory: George Homans, Peter Blau.
  • Reciprocity and Justice in Social Exchange: Alwin Gouldner.

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Feminist Theories
  • Cultural Feminism, Liberal Feminism, Radical Feminism, Psychoanalytic Feminism
  • Marxist Feminism, Socialist Feminism

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Critical and Radical Theory
  • Critical Theory: Herbert Marcuse, Jurgen Habermas, Douglas Kellner.
  • Radical Theory.

 

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Abraham and Morgan, 1985: Sociological Thought,New Delhi, McMillan India Ltd.
  • Abraham Francis, 1994 : Modern Sociological Theory, New Delhi ,Oxford University Press.
  • Dealney, Tim, 2008: Contemporary Social Theory, New Delhi, Pearson
  • Giddens Anthony, 1989: Sociology, U.K. Polity.
  • Haralambos, M, 1998: Sociology: Themes and Perspectives, New Delhi, Oxford University Press
  • Parsons Talcott, 1949: The Structure of Social Action, New York, McGraw Hill.
  • Ritzer George, 2000: Modern Sociological Theory, New York, Mc Graw Hill.
  • Turner, Jonathan H, 1995: The Structure of Sociological Theory, Jaipur, Rawat Publications
  • Wallace & Wolf, 2006: Contemporary Sociological Theory, Prentice Hall, INC

 

Academic Session: 
2024-25
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