समाजशास्त्र की मूल अवधारणाओं का परिचय (सेमेस्टर -1)

Programme /Class: Certificate

Year: First

Semester: First

Subject: Sociology

Course Title: Introduction to Basic Concept of Sociology

Course outcomes:

This paper will introduce students to the basic concepts of Sociology.

These concepts will enhance the learning and understanding of the subject matter of Sociology.

This paper will contribute to enriching the vocabulary and scientific temperament of the students.

The course is designed to incorporate all the key concepts of Sociology, enabling learners to:

Develop keen insights into the field.

Distinguish between common-sense knowledge and sociological knowledge.

Credits: 6

Compulsory

Max. Marks: 25+75

Min. Passing Marks: 8+25

Unit

Topics

I

Sociology: Meaning, Nature, Scope of Sociology, Sociology and Common Sense, Sociology as a Science, Humanistic Orientation in Sociology. History and Emergence of Sociology in India.

II

Sociology and other Social Sciences (Anthropology, Economics, History, Psychology, Political Science).

III

Basic Concepts: Society, Community, Institutions, Association, Social Group, Human and Animal Society.

IV

Social Institutions: Family, Kinship, Marriage, Education, State, Religion.

V

Culture and Civilization, Pluralism, Multiculturalism, Cultural Relativism

VI

Socio-Cultural Processes: Cooperation, Conflict, Competition, Acculturation, Assimilation and Integration.

VII

Social Structure, Status and Role, Norms, Folkways and Mores, Sanctions and Values.

VIII

Social Stratification: Meaning, Forms and Basis, Social Mobility: Meaning and Types.