Department of Noon Business School
University of Sargodha
Course Code: (SOCI-5101)
Course: Sociological theory (BBA 6TH EX PPP) Bravo+Charle
Credit Hours: 3
Course Instructor: Bushra Ghafoor
Email: [email protected]
Description of the course
This course provides an overview of the major classical theorists, contemporary schools of sociological thought, and spans the history of sociological theory from its inception to the present. This course is designed to give the students knowledge about the theories about sociology which are also applicable on the society. It is designed to make the students aware of philosophical thoughts about the society
Learning outcomes:
This course is designed to give the students knowledge about the theories about sociology which are also applicable on the society. This course will help the students to develop the critical thinking & logic. The students will be able to understand philosophical thinking along with good communication. The students will be able to develop the human wisdom in their everyday life. It will familiarize them with the fountain head of social science. Overall purpose of this subject is to make them capable of understanding the historical development of sociological thoughts.
Content
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Introduction sociological theory |
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Social forces and intellectual forces |
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French revolution, Enlightenment |
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Development of sociological theory |
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Inductive, Deductive |
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August comte, positivism |
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Hierarchy of sciences, social static and dynamic |
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The division of labor in society |
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Suicide and social currents |
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Religion |
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W.G. sumner, folkways, mores, In group, Out group |
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Karl marx, socialism, communist Menifesto |
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Herbet spencer, concept of society |
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Max weber, sociology of religion, bureaucracy |
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Rational choice theory/social exchange theory |
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Social behaviorism, Interactionism |
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Ethno methodology, phenomenology |
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Theory of Micheal Fouchult, synthesis in sociological theory |
Text books
- Barnes, H.E (1966), an introduction to the history of sociology, Chicago
- Sociological theory, George Ritzer (8th edition )
Other recommended book
Blalock, Hurbert (1969) M. theory construction from verbal to mathematical formulation
Description about evaluation criteria
- Mid Term Exam: 30 marks
- Final Term: 50 Marks
- Sessional Marks (Assignments+ Quiz +Attendance): 5+7.5 + 7.5= 20
Detailed lesson plan
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weeks |
Topics |
Dates |
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1 |
Introduction to sociological theory |
27-01-2020 28-01-2020 29-01-2020 31-01-2020 |
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2 |
Social forces, intellectual forces |
03-02-2020 04-02-2020 05-02-2020 07-02-2020 |
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3 |
French revolution , Enlightenment |
10-02-2020 11-02-2020 12-02-2020 14-02-2020 |
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4 |
Development of sociological theory |
17-02-2020 18-02-2020 19-02-2020 21-02-2020 |
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5 |
Inductive, deductive |
24-02-2020 25-02-2020 26-02-2020 28-02-2020 |
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6 |
August comte, positivism data base management system |
02-03-2020 03-03-2020 04-03-2020 06-03-2020 |
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7 |
The division of labor in society |
09-03-2020 10-03-2020 11-03-2020 13-03-2020 |
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8 |
Suicide and social currents |
16-03-2020 17-03-2020 18-03-2020 20-03-2020 |
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9 |
Mid term |
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10 |
W.G. SUMNER |
23-03-2020 25-03-2020 |
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11 |
Folkways, mores, in group, out group |
24-03-2020 27-03-2020 |
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12 |
Herbert spencer,concept od society |
30-03-2020 31-03-2020 01-04-2020 03-04-2020 |
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13 |
Max weber, sociology of religion, bureaucracy |
06-04-2020 07-04-2020 08-04-2020 10-04-2020 13-04-2020 14-04-2020 |
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14 |
Rational choice theory/exchange theory |
15-04-2020 17-04-2020 20-04-2020 21-04-2020 |
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15 |
Social behaviorism, interactionism |
22-04-2020 24-04-2020 27-04-2020 28-04-2020 |
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16 |
Ethno methodology, phenomenology |
29-04-2020 04-05-2020 05-05-2020 06-05-2020 |
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17 |
Theory of Micheal Fouchult, synthesis in sociological theory |
08-05-2020 11-05-2020 12-05-2020 13-05-2020 15-05-2020 |
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18 |
Final Term |
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19 |
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Course Material
- Total Lessons 16
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Teacher
Bushra Ghafoor
