The course will enable the students undertake critical analysis of sociological theories and analyze their relevance in contemporary society.
Course |
Learning outcome (at course level) |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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Course Code |
Course Title |
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24SOC 321 |
Contemporary Sociological Theories(Theory) |
CO64:Evaluate the functional perspective and interpret social realities CO65: Analyze the contemporary society in context of modernity, risk and consumption patterns
CO66: Analyze theoretical relevance of structuration theory and the concept of habitus CO67: Evaluate post structural and post modern theory CO68: Apply the concept of critical sociology and network society for understanding of social situations CO69: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction |
Approach in teaching: Lecture and Classroom discussions (Tool- Powerpoint Presentations) Classroom discussions(Tool- Powerpoint Presentations) Learning activities for the students: Lectures and Classroom discussions using case studies |
Continuous Assessment test on the topic/quiz, student presentations and assignments. |
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Links:
[1] https://sociology.iisuniv.ac.in/courses/subjects/contemporary-sociological-theories-6
[2] https://soccrim.clas.ufl.edu/files/theory-1.pdf
[3] https://www.pdfdrive.com/handbook-of-contemporary-sociological-theory-e183789978.html
[4] https://sociology.iisuniv.ac.in/academic-session/2024-25