MI4204 Fundamentals of Sociology Syllabus:
MI4204 Fundamentals of Sociology Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To understand the basic concepts and the major concerns of sociology.
To understand the relationship between culture, personality and society.
To identify the nature and characteristics of social processes.
UNIT-I INTRODUCTION
Origin, Nature, Scope and importance of Sociology; Methods of Sociology; Relationship with other social sciences
UNIT-II BASIC CONCEPTS
Society, community, Institution, Social structure, Social System, Social Groups, Social organization, Relationship between Individual and Society, Societal culture
UNIT-III SOCIALIZATION
Meaning of Socialization, Socialization as a Process of Learning, Stages and Agencies of Socialization; Social Norms: Conformity, Deviance, Needs of Social Control
UNIT-IV SOCIAL PROCESS
Social Process in Social Institution: Meaning, Causes and Remedies; Social Stratification in Marriage, Family, Peer group- Religion and Kinship
UNIT-V APPLIED SOCIOLOGY
Indian social problems- race, class, gender inequalities- Ecology and Environment: Pollution, Global warming and Green house effect. Impact of Industrialization and Urbanization on Environment Issues in sustainability
TOTAL: 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Students will demonstrate the ability to discuss sociological theories and concepts
Students will exhibit knowledge of the primary institutions of family, education, religion, and economic and political structures.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of race, class, and gender inequality.
TEXT BOOKS:
1. Sankar Rao, C.N.: Sociology, Sultan Chand and Sons, 2007
2. H.K.Rawat: Sociology a basic concepts, Rawat publications, New Delhi, 2001
3. M.L. Anderrson & H.F. Taylor: Sociology: Understanding a diverse society, Wadsworth, USA, 2008, 4th edition
REFERENCES:
1. Bhusan, Vidya: Sociology, Kitab Mahal, New Delhi, 2005
2. J.Stockard: Sociology: Discovering society, Wadsworth, USA, 1996, 1st edition
3. Johnson, Harry M: Sociology, Allied Publications Pvt., Ltd. NewDelhi, 2003
4. James M. Henslin: Essesntial of Sociology, 4th edition
5. Joan Ferrrante: Sociology, United states in a global community