SOCIOLOGY (ELECTIVE)
Sociology (B.A)
(Syllabi and Courses of Reading)
Paper A: General Sociology Marks: 100
Paper B: Sociological Theory, Research and Social Problem. Marks 100
Grant Total: 200
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Paper A: |
General Sociology |
Note: (All the topics should be covered in the context of Pakistani Society)
Introduction:-
- Definition of Sociology
- Subject Matter
- Relationship of Sociology with other Social Sciences: Political Sciences, Psychology, Economics, History and Anthropology.
- Utility and application of Sociology
Social Groups:-
- Definition
- Types of Groups: Primary Groups, Secondary Groups, In Groups, Out Groups, Formal Groups and Informal Groups.
- Distinction between Social Groups and Social Categories.
- Other Related Concepts: Reference Groups, Locality Groups, Society.
Social Interaction:-
- Definition
- Importance of Social Interaction.
- Processes of Social Interaction: Cooperation, Competition, Conflict, Assimilation, Accommodation and Acculturation
Social Norms:-
- Definition
- Types of Social Norms: Folkways, Mores (Amar-o-Nehi), Laws.
- Other Related Concepts: Deviancy, Social Control, Social Sanctions, Toboos, Values and Beliefs.
Status and Role:-
- Definition
- Types of Status and Role: Achieved and Ascribed.
- Related Concepts: Role Conflict and Role Playing.
Culture:-
- Definition
- Elements of Culture: Traits, Patterns, Complexes, Ethos.
- Types of Culture: Non-Material and Material, Ideal and Real.
- Cultural Uniformity and Cultural Variability.
- Other Related Concepts: Sub-Culture, Cultural Relativism and Ethnocontrism
Socialization and Personality:-
- Definition
- Personality: Important factors in personality formation including Heredity, Socio-Cultural and Unique Experiences. Interplay of these factor.
- Socialization: As a Process in Role Taking and Role Playing.
- Concept of Self: Theories of George Meahd and C.H. Cooley.
Social Stratification:-
- Defination
- Caste, Bradari and Class.
- Social Mobility and its Types and Factors Affecting Mobility.
Social Institutions
- Definition
- Types of Social Institutions: Political, Economic, Religious, Education, Family and Kinship and Recreational.
- Interrelationship of Social Institutions.
Social and Cultural Change
- Definition
- Factors of Socio-Cultural Change.
- Resistance to Socio-Cultural Change.
- Socio-Cultural Change in Pakistani Society.
Recommended Books:-
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1. |
Baqai, M.S. |
Social Order in Pakistani Society, Karachi: National Book Foundation, 1975 |
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2. |
Chaudhary, Iqbal M. |
“Umraniyat”, Lahore: Aziz Publishers, 1981 |
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3. |
Horton Paul B. and Hundhester L. |
Sociology, Singapore: Mc Graw Hill Book Company, 1990 |
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4. |
Koening, Samuel |
Sociology – An Introduction to the Science of Society, New York: Bames and Noble Books, Horper and Row Publishers, 1957. |
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5. |
Malik Abdul Hamid |
“Ibtidal Moasheryat” Lahore: Standard Book House, 1994. |
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6. |
Rao N. Shaukar |
Sociology, New Delhi: S. Hand and Company Ltd. 1990. |
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Paper B: |
Sociological Theory and Research: |
Social Thought and Sociological Theory:-
- Meaning and Nature of Social Thought.
- Meaning and Nature of Sociological Theory:
Brief Introduction to Muslim Social Thought:-
- Ibn-e-Khaldun, Imam Ghazali and Shah Wali Ullah.
Sociological Theories:-
- Auguste Comte, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber.
Research Methodology:-
- Scientific Method and its application to Sociology.
- Types of Sociological Research: Exploratory, Descriptive and Explanatory / Experimental.
- Relationship between Theory and Research.
- Different Methods of Sociological Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Methods.
Research Design:-
- Selection of problem
- Concepts Literature Review
- Variables
- Hypotheses
- Plan of Work
Universe and Sampling:-
- Definition of Universe.
- Definition of Sampling.
- Types of Sample: Simple Random Sample and Stratified Sample.
Data Collection:-
- Techniques of Data Collection: Interviewing and Observation.
- Tools of Data Collection: Interview schedule and questionnaire.
Analysis of Data:-
- Frequency Distribution and Tabulation.
- Ratios and Percentages.
- Measure of Central Tendency (Average): Mean, Median and Mode.
Social Problems:-
- Overpopulation
- Illiteracy
- Crime & Delinquenty
- Environmental Pollution
Recommended Books:-
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Baker, Therese L. |
Doing Social Research, New York: The Free Pess, 1988 |
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2. |
Goode, William, J. and Paul K. Hatt: |
Methods in Social Research, London: McGraw Hill, 1952 |
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3. |
Horton, B. and Lesie Gerald R. (latest ed) |
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4. |
Young, Pauline V |
Scientific Social Surveys and Research, Tokyo: charles E. Tutritie o. |
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5. |
Ali. Dr. M. Basharat: |
Muslims: The first Sociologists, Lahore: Maktabai-Miliya. |
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6. |
Taga, Abdul Hameed |
“Umrani Nazria wa Tahqeeq”, Lahore: Islmai Brothers Publiehrs, 1991 |
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7. |
Ahmad, Fahmida Masood |
“Moashrati Masael Ki Omraniat”, Karachi: Illmi Kitab Ghar, 1992. |
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8. |
Khalid, Mohammad |
Sociological Theory: A Historial Perpective, Karachi: Kifayat Academy, 1990. |
SOCIOLOGY (OPTIONAL)
Appendix A
(Outlines of Courses)
Total Marks: 100
Appendix B
(Syllabi and Courses of Reading)
Paper:
Introduction:-
- Field of Sociology.
- Sociology as a science.
- Sociology and other Social Sciences.
Basic Concept:-
- Interaction
- Norms and Sanctions
- Status and roles.
- Values and Beliefs
- Institutions
- Social structure
- Groups
- Social organizations
- Society
Culture:-
- Elements of Culture.
- Cultural Processes.
Socialization and Personality Developments:-
- Biological foundations of personality.
- Cultural background of personality.
Processes and Social Change:
- Co-operation, competition and conflict.
- Social Change: determinants, deterrents, and consequences of change.
Text Books:-
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i) |
Chaudhry Mohammad Iqbal, and Mushtaq Ahmad Khan |
Sociology: An introduction, Lahore, Noorsons, 1966.
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ii) |
Young, Kimbal, and Raymond W. Mack |
Sociology and Social Life New York: American Book Company, 1959. |
