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GENERIC ELECTIVE

B21SO01GE
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

CREDITS 2

Course Objectives

1. The course intends to familiarise the learners about the emergence of Sociology as a
distinct social science discipline and introduce the basic concepts of Sociology

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the learner will be able to,

1. comprehend the origin and scope of Sociology.

2. familiarise the basic concepts in Sociology.

3. analyse the significance of social institutions and social groups in society.

Block 1: Understanding Sociology

UNIT 1 Socio – Political background of the emergence of Sociology – Scientific Revolution,
Twin Revolution, Enlightenment and Renaissance

UNIT 2 Sociology – Definition, Nature and Scope

UNIT 3 Sociological Imagination, Sociology and Common Sense

Block 2: Basic Concepts in Sociology

UNIT 1 Society, Community, Association and Organisation - Definition and Characteristics

UNIT 2 Social Institutions – Family, Marriage, Religion - Meaning, Definition and

Characteristics.

UNIT 3 Social Groups - Definition and Characteristics, Role and Status - Meaning and

Nature

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