Introduction To Sociology Ii

1. Explain the fundamental concepts of sociology
2. Analyze social interactions and processes
3. Describe the development and functions of social institutions
4. Understand the role of culture in shaping human behavior
5. Evaluate different sociological perspectives
6. Apply sociological theories to real-world situations

13 weeks, about 30 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 1: Meaning of Sociology and Society · 2 hours

     Define sociology and society.. Explain the derivation of the term 'sociology'.. Identify the purposes of society and its importance to human survival..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 2: Society, Nature and Individuals · 2 hours

     Explain the relationship between society and nature.. Describe how society sustains individuals.. State the reality of society from diverse human experiences..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 3: Sociology and Human Society · 2 hours

     Explain the goal of sociology in relation to other sciences of human interaction.. Classify society by social organization.. Highlight relevant points in the sociological view of society..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 4: Origin and Development of Sociology · 2 hours

     Explain the origin of sociology.. Highlight developments within sociology.. Describe factors influencing the expansion of sociology..

5. Week 5Module 1: Introduction

   • Unit 5: The Subject Matter of Sociology · 2 hours

     Identify different methods adopted by sociologists in studying human society.. State differences between these methods.. Outline groupings of general methods..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Founding Fathers of Sociology · 2 hours

     List the founding fathers of sociology.. Identify their specific contributions.. Describe the latest shifts in emphasis among founding fathers..

7. Week 7Module 2:

   • Unit 2: Perspectives of Sociology · 2 hours

     Identify broader social contexts of individuals and groups.. Analyze contrasts presented in sociological perspectives.. List the benefits of sociological perspectives..

8. Week 8Module 2:

   • Unit 3: The Scientific Study of Society · 2 hours

     Explain why the study of society is a science.. Identify laws in the social sciences.. Compare social and natural sciences.. State the nature of scientific explanation..

9. Week 9Module 2:

   • Unit 4: Sociological Analysis · 2 hours

     Describe the discipline of sociology.. Explain the difference between sociology and other concrete sciences.. Identify the levels of analysis in sociology..

10. Week 10Module 2:

    • Unit 5: Social Interaction and Processes · 2 hours

      Explain the relative closeness (or distance) in social interaction.. State the dimensions of competition as opposition.. Analyze the typology of cooperation..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 1: Social Movements and Collective Behaviour · 2 hours

      Explain different types of social movements.. List stages of development of social movements.. Describe possible types of collective behavior..

12. Week 12Module 3:

    • Unit 2: Social Organisation And Roles · 2 hours

      Explain the concept of social organization.. Describe levels of social organization.. Discuss the relationship between roles and status..

    • Unit 3: Groups and Human Relationships · 2 hours

      Explain the nature of groups in society.. State the sociological definition of groups.. Describe classifications of groups..

13. Week 13Module 3:

    • Unit 4: Groups and Normative Patterns · 2 hours

      Explain common characteristics of groups.. State the relationship between small and large societies.. Distinguish between values, norms, and folkways..

    • Unit 5: The Sociological Study Of Culture · 2 hours

      Define culture sociologically.. Explain why culture is created by humans.. Analyze the foundations of culture..