1. Introduction to Sociology

    Content: Overview of sociology as a social science, including its definition, scope, and importance in understanding human societies.

    Objective: To introduce students to the field of sociology and help them understand its role in analyzing social behavior and societal structures.

 2. Contribution of Western and Indian Sociologists

    Content: Study of key contributions by Western sociologists such as Auguste Comte, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, and Indian sociologists like G.S. Ghurye, M.N. Srinivas, and A.R. Desai.

    Objective: To explore the foundational theories and perspectives that shaped sociology, both globally and in the Indian context.

 3. Basic Concepts in Sociology

    Content: Examination of essential sociological concepts, such as society, community, norms, values, roles, and statuses.

    Objective: To build a strong understanding of the basic sociological terms and concepts that serve as the foundation for studying social structures and relationships.

 4. Social Institutions

    Content: Analysis of key social institutions such as family, marriage, education, religion, and the economy, and their role in structuring society.

    Objective: To understand how social institutions influence human behavior, maintain social order, and contribute to societal functioning.

 5. Culture

    Content: Study of the concept of culture, including material and nonmaterial culture, cultural diversity, and the role of culture in shaping human behavior.

    Objective: To explore how culture influences individual and collective identity, and how cultural differences contribute to social diversity.

 6. Socialization

    Content: Examination of the process of socialization, its agents (family, peers, education, media), and its role in shaping individual behavior and societal values.

    Objective: To understand the lifelong process by which individuals learn the norms, values, and roles necessary to participate in society.

 7. Social Stratification

    Content: Study of social stratification and inequality, including systems of class, caste, and gender, as well as the factors that lead to social mobility or barriers.

    Objective: To analyze how societies are structured based on hierarchies and the impact of stratification on individuals and groups within society.

 8. Social Change

    Content: Exploration of the concept of social change, its causes (technology, economy, politics), and how societies evolve over time.

    Objective: To understand the factors that drive changes in societies and how such transformations affect social institutions, norms, and values.