Course Contents

Definition of Basic Concepts of urban Sociology, Urbanization and Urbanism, Community, Town, City, Metropolis, and Megalopolis. Scope and Field of Study, The Rise, and Decline of Cities, Origin of Urban Life, The Rise of Modern City, Growth of Cities, Factors of Urban Growth, The Ecology of City, Human relationship in Urban Areas, Location of the City The Social Relations in the City, The Small Groups - Their Functions and Role Structure, The Urban Attitudes, Ideals and Values, The Urban Economic System, Rest and Recreational Activities in the City. T, Lack of Coordination in Various Social Systems in the City, Juvenile Delinquency and Street Crime in the City. Main Social Problems of the Cities, Their Origin, Causative Factors, and Remedial Measures. Welfare Agencies in the City - Their Structure and Functioning, Adjustment of migrants in the City, Town Planning, Social and Welfare Planning, Meaning, Need and Scope, Planning, and Development of the City, House Planning, Neighborhood Planning, Voluntary Associations, The Future of the City, Slums, Katchi Abadis and Their Development, urban sprawl.

Course Synopsis

The course will help to develop knowledge about the concepts and approaches of urban sociology. The causes, theories, and effects of urbanization will also be explored. The study of human ecology, urban ways of life, neighborhood, residential differentiation and gentrification, urban protest, and comparative urbanism will be carried out. It also focuses on the concept of the welfare state, the juvenile delinquents and the slums or katchi Abadis, its types, conditions, and their issues.

Course Learning Outcomes

• Students grasp the understanding of the process of urbanization and types. • Students will be able to find out the solution to the social issues of urban life. • Students will be able to differentiate between different concepts with ease and be able to remove the misconception of the laymen.