HUM1012 Introduction to Sociology L T P J C

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Pre-requisite Nil Syllabus version
1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To develop awareness amongst students of sociological perspectives and sociological concepts
2. To introduce students to the basic social processes of society, social institutions and patterns of social
behaviour
3. To help students to explore and understand sociology not merely as a social science discipline but as a
distinctive branch of knowledge

Course Outcomes:
Students will be able to:
1. Define sociology as a discipline and explain how it is distinct from and related to other disciplines.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the subject matter of the field of sociology, including the major
concepts and vocabulary.
3. Explain the characteristics and functions of culture, socialization, groups and social processes.
4. Understand the structural distinctions of caste and class within social dynamics.
5. Analyze various social phenomena through the lens of sociological perspectives.

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 2, 9,11

2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues.
9. Having problem solving ability- solving social issues and engineering problems.
11. Having interest in lifelong learning.
Module:1 Sociology 6 hours
Definition – Nature – Field – Scope - Importance – Relationship with other social sciences

Module:2 Basic Concepts 6 hours

Society – Community – Association - Institution - Social Structure - Social System - Social Action – Role
and Status

Module:3 Culture 5 hours

Meaning - Characteristics –Functions – Elements - Cultural Lag - Culture and Civilization

Module:4 Socialization 6 hours

Meaning - Socialization as a Process- Importance - Agents of Socialization–Adult Socialization.

Module:5 Social Groups 6 hours

Meaning – Importance - Types: Primary group and Secondary group - In-group and Out-group -
Reference group

Module:6 Social Processes 6 hours

Associative processes (Cooperation, Accommodation, and Assimilation) - Dissociative processes
(Competition and Conflict)

Module:7 Social Stratification 6 hours

Caste and Class - Changing Trends
Module:8 Invited Talk: Contemporary Issues 4 hours

Total Lecture hours: 45 hours

Text Book(s)
1. Bottomore, T B. (2010).Sociology: A Guide to Problems and Literature, Bombay, India:
Routledge.
Reference Books
1. Giddens, Anthony. (2013).Sociology,Delhi, India: Wiley.
2. Haralmbos, M.& Herald, R M. (2015).Sociology: Themes And Perspectives, New York, USA:
Oxford University Pres.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Seminar
Recommended by Board of Studies 12-08-2017
Approved by Academic Council No. 47 Date 05-10-2017