Course Code: (SOCI-5101)

Course: Sociological theory (BBA 6TH (selfsupport)  

Credit Hours: 3

Course Instructor: Syeda Sidra Kazmi

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

Introduction sociological theory

Social forces and intellectual forces

French revolution, Enlightenment

Development of sociological theory

Inductive, Deductive

August comte, positivism

 Hierarchy of sciences, social static and dynamic

The division of labor in society

Suicide and social currents

Religion

W.G. sumner, folkways, mores, In group, Out group

Karl marx, socialism, communist Menifesto

Herbet spencer, concept of society

Max weber, sociology of religion, bureaucracy

Rational choice theory/social exchange theory

Social behaviorism, Interactionism 

Ethno methodology, phenomenology

Theory of Micheal Fouchult, synthesis in sociological theory

 

Text books

  1. Barnes, H.E (1966), an introduction to the history of sociology, Chicago
  2. 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

weeks

Topics

Dates

1

Introduction to sociological theory

16-1-2020 (3:30-5:00)

17-1-2020 (2-3:30)

2

Social forces, intellectual forces

23-1-2020(3:30-5:00)

24-1-2020(2-3:30)

3

French revolution , Enlightenment

30-1-2020 (3:30-5:00)

31-1-2020 (2-3:30)

4

Development of sociological theory

6-2-2020(3:30-5:00)

7-2-2020(2-3:30)

5

Inductive, deductive

13-2-2020(3:30-5:00)

14-2-2020 (2-3:30)

6

August comte, positivism data base management system

20-2-2020(3:30-5:00)

21-2-2020(2-3:30)

7

The division of labor in society

27-2-2020(3:30-5:00)

28-2-2020(2-3:30)

8

Suicide and social currents

5-3-2020

6-3-2020

9

Mid term

 

10

W.G. SUMNER

19-3-2020(3:30-5:00)

20-3-2020(2-3:30)

11

Folkways, mores, in group, out group

26-3-2020(4:30-6)

27-3-2020(3-4:30

12

Herbert spencer,concept od society

2-4-2020(4:30-6)

3-4-2020(3-4:30

13

Max weber, sociology of religion, bureaucracy

9-4-2020(4:30-6)

10-4-2020(3-4:30)

14

Rational choice theory/exchange theory

16-4-2020(4:30-6)

17-4-2020(3-4:30)

15

Social behaviorism, interactionism

23-4-2020(4:30-6)

24-4-2020(3-4:30)

16

Ethno methodology, phenomenology

30-4-2020(4:30-6)

1-5-2020(3-4:30)

17

Theory of Micheal Fouchult, synthesis in sociological theory

7-5-2020(4:30-6)

8-5-2020(3-4:30)

18

Final Term

 

19

 

 

 

Course Material