Course Contents

Definition, Scope, and Subject Matter, Sociology as a Science, Historical background of Sociology, Relationship with other social sciences, Sociological paradigms or perspectives, Basic Concepts of Group, Community, Society, Associations, Non-Voluntary, Voluntary, Organization, Informal, Formal, Social Interaction, Levels of Social Interaction, Process of Social Interaction, Cooperation, Competition, Conflict, Accommodation, Acculturation and diffusion, Assimilation, Amalgamation, Social Groups, Definition and Functions, Types of social groups, In and out groups, Primary and Secondary group, Reference groups, Informal and Formal groups, Pressure groups, Culture, Definition, aspects and characteristics of Culture, Material and non-material culture, Ideal and real culture, Elements of culture, Beliefs, Values, Norms and social sanctions, Organizations of culture, Traits, Complexes, Patterns, Ethos, Theme, Other related concepts, Cultural Relativism, Sub Cultures, Ethnocentrism and Xenocentrism, Cultural lag, Socialization, Agencies of Socialization, Role and Status, Deviance and Social Control, Deviance and its types, Social control and its need, Forms of Social control, Methods and Agencies of Social control, Collective Behavior, Collective behavior, its types, Crowd behavior, Public opinion, Propaganda, Social movements and Leadership, Social Stratification, social mobility.

Course Synopsis

The goal of this course is to help students learn about the nature and subject matter of Sociology. It aims to deliver knowledge about social institutions, culture and social interaction. The course will develop understanding about the integrated function of various social concepts in the society

Course Learning Outcomes

-After this course students recall information about critical thinking -They will demonstrate understanding of social terms and institutions -it unable the student to apply and evaluate information in key areas of society