Welcome to the Introductory Sociology course, where you will delve into various sociological concepts and frameworks that shape our understanding of society. This course provides a comprehensive overview of key topics, including:
This course is designed to provide a solid foundation in sociology, emphasizing the relevance of sociological thought in contemporary society.
This module introduces the fundamental question, "What is sociology?" It explores the definition of sociology as a discipline that studies the development, structure, and functioning of human society.
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This module focuses on sociological approaches, examining the various methodologies that sociologists utilize to study social phenomena. It presents key theoretical perspectives including:
Students will learn how these approaches shape research and interpretation of social issues.
This module delves into the nature of society, emphasizing the relationship between individuals and groups. Key areas of focus include:
Students will gain insights into how individual behaviors influence and are influenced by group dynamics.
This module addresses the concepts of cooperation and conflict within societies. It explores how these forces shape social interactions and societal structures. Important topics include:
Students will analyze case studies to understand the balance between cooperation and conflict in various contexts.
This module introduces the concept of family, focusing on its definition and various classifications. Students will explore the significance of family in society, examining:
The module emphasizes the importance of family as a fundamental social unit.
This module addresses various perspectives on family, highlighting how different theoretical frameworks interpret family roles and functions. Topics covered include:
Students will analyze how these perspectives inform our understanding of familial relationships.
This module focuses on the definition of the state, exploring its fundamental characteristics, functions, and role in society. Key themes include:
Students will examine how the state interacts with individuals and groups within society.
This module examines the state in India, focusing on its structure, functions, and the unique challenges it faces. Key topics include:
Students will analyze case studies to understand the complexities of governance in India.
This module introduces the concept of power, examining its definitions, sources, and implications in society. Key areas of focus include:
Students will engage in discussions on the role of power in shaping social relations.
This module explores functionalist and Marxist perspectives on power, discussing their interpretations and critiques. Students will examine:
This comparative approach will help students understand the complexities of power in society.
This module addresses the need for work, examining its significance in society. Key discussions include:
Students will analyze how work shapes individual lives and societal structures.
This module explores the relationship between social change and work, highlighting how shifts in work patterns influence societal transformations. Topics include:
Students will evaluate case studies demonstrating the interplay between work and social change.
This module focuses on development and work, investigating how socioeconomic development impacts labor and employment practices. Key discussions include:
Students will analyze different models of development and their implications for work.
This module investigates capitalism and motivation for work, examining how economic systems influence individual and collective motivations. Topics include:
Students will evaluate the relationship between economic systems and workforce motivation.
This module addresses social conditions and religious thought, exploring how societal factors shape religious beliefs and practices. Key areas include:
Students will analyze how social conditions affect religious expressions and community.
This module investigates the bases of religion, examining foundational elements that contribute to religious beliefs. Key discussions include:
Students will engage with diverse religious frameworks and their sociological implications.
This module covers forms of religious beliefs, focusing on how different societies express their spirituality. Topics include:
Students will analyze the diversity of religious expressions across cultures.
This module focuses on explanations of religion, exploring various theoretical perspectives on the role and function of religion in society. Key discussions include:
Students will critically evaluate these theories and their implications for understanding religion.
This module examines the relationship between religion and society, exploring how social factors influence religious practices and vice versa. Key areas include:
Students will analyze case studies to understand this reciprocal relationship.
This module addresses the contributions of Marx and Weber to the understanding of religion, focusing on their differing perspectives. Key discussions include:
Students will evaluate the relevance of these contributions in contemporary sociology.
This module explores the concept of education, examining its definition, purpose, and role in society. Key topics include:
Students will analyze the relationship between education and societal development.
This module discusses the functions of education, analyzing how education serves various roles in society. Key areas of focus include:
Students will evaluate how education fulfills these functions in different contexts.
This module investigates social stratification, focusing on social inequality and its manifestations. Key discussions include:
Students will analyze case studies illustrating the impact of stratification on society.
This module explores explanations of social stratification, discussing various theories that attempt to explain social hierarchies. Key areas include:
Students will critically evaluate these theories and their relevance in understanding social inequality.
This module analyzes theories and facts related to social stratification, emphasizing the empirical evidence supporting various theories. Key discussions include:
Students will engage with research to understand the complexities of social stratification.
This module focuses on stratification in India, examining the unique socio-cultural factors that shape the stratification system. Topics include:
Students will analyze how stratification manifests in the Indian context.
This module examines the concept of deviance, exploring its definitions and significance in society. Key discussions include:
Students will analyze how societies define and react to deviance.
This module explores perspectives on deviance, analyzing how different theoretical frameworks interpret deviant behavior. Key areas include:
Students will critically evaluate how these perspectives shape our understanding of deviance.
This module discusses theories of deviance, focusing on various explanations for deviant behavior. Key discussions include:
Students will analyze case studies to understand the applicability of these theories.
This module introduces the definition of social change, exploring its various forms and implications. Key areas include:
Students will analyze historical and contemporary examples of social change.
This module examines theories of social change, analyzing various frameworks that seek to explain how and why social change occurs. Key discussions include:
Students will critically evaluate these theories and their relevance in contemporary society.
This module discusses social change in industrial society, focusing on how industrialization has transformed social structures and relationships. Key areas include:
Students will analyze case studies illustrating the effects of industrialization on society.
This module explores urbanization and related issues in social change, examining the dynamics of urban growth and its social implications. Key discussions include:
Students will analyze the complex relationship between urbanization and social change.
This module addresses the Malthusian theory of population, exploring its key concepts and implications for society. Key areas include:
Students will evaluate the relevance of Malthusian ideas in today's socio-political context.
This module focuses on the relationship between population and society, examining how population dynamics influence social structures and issues. Key discussions include:
Students will analyze case studies to understand the effects of population changes on society.
This module introduces perspectives in sociology, discussing how different sociological frameworks inform our understanding of social phenomena. Key areas include:
Students will engage with various sociological viewpoints and their implications for studying society.
This module continues the discussion on perspectives in sociology, emphasizing the significance of diverse viewpoints in understanding social complexities. Key topics include:
Students will critically assess how varying perspectives contribute to a holistic understanding of social issues.
This module examines social problems and theory, exploring how sociological theories inform our understanding of pressing social issues. Key discussions include:
Students will engage with case studies to contextualize theory within social problems.
This module introduces sociological methods, focusing on different research methodologies used in sociology. Topics include:
Students will gain practical insights into conducting sociological research.
This module focuses on ethnography as a sociological method, examining its principles and applications. Key discussions include:
Students will analyze ethnographic studies to understand its impact on sociological research.
This module investigates ethnography in India, focusing on specific case studies and the unique cultural contexts that shape ethnographic research. Key discussions include:
Students will critically assess the role of ethnography in understanding Indian society.