Objectives and Outcomes:

The course is built on the foundation of Sociology-1 course. It is mostly concerned with the learning of concepts about Group dynamics, Human ecology and processes of change. Contemporary topics like mass media, especially social media and different forms of electronic media will be taught in the course. This will familiarize the student with the globalization as well as globalization. The indigenous knowledge of Pakistani society will enable the students becoming proactive citizens by implementing their sociological imagination.

Recommended Books

1.Giddens, Anthony. 2018. Sociology 11th edition, Cambridge Polity Press

2.Macionis, John J. 2016. Sociology New Jersey 16th Edition: Prentice-Hall

3.Diana Kendall 2016 Sociology in Our Times 11th Edition, Cengage Learning

 

Timings: 

Monday  11:20 am to 12:50 pm

Tuesday  11:20 am to 12:50 pm

Assesment Criteria

Assignments: 6

Presentation: 6

Participation:  8

Mid Term: 30

Final exam: 50

RULES AND REGULATIONS

  • Punctuality
  • Everyone feels free to express their viewpoint and ask questions during class without fear of incivility or rudeness from others.
  • Seeking help when needed
  • Offering feedback when appropriate
  • Preferences for student participation (e.g., raising hands and waiting to be called on vs. jumping in the discussion)
  • 80% class attendance
  • Keeping up with the readings

Course Material