develop a sociological perspective on the social world.
explain social facts and concepts related to society.
describe the main social institutions and their functions and characteristics in society.
describe the historical developments and basic characteristics of sociology.
Mode of Delivery
Face to face
Prerequisites
No
Recommended Optional Programme Components
No recommended optional programme components.
Course Description
Basic sociological concepts, different approaches developed through these concepts, and social analysis methods derived from these approaches will be taught in this course. The organization, protection, and evolution of social life will constitute the content of the course. Furthermore, a comparative approach will be adopted to analyze different social structures of different societies.
Course Contents
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Introduction to the Course
2nd Week
Sociology and The Sociological Imagination (Schaefer, Ch. 1)
3rd Week
Sociological Research (Schaefer, Ch. 2)
4th Week
Culture (Schaefer, Ch. 3)
5th Week
Socialization (Schaefer, Ch. 4)
6th Week
Social Interaction and Social Structure (Schaefer, Ch. 5)
7th Week
Midterm
8th Week
Deviance, Crime, and Social Control (Schaefer, Ch. 7)
9th Week
Stratification and Social Class (Schaefer, Ch. 8)
10th Week
Racial and Ethnic Inequality (Schaefer, Ch. 10)
11th Week
Gender Inequality (Schaefer, Ch. 11)
12th Week
Politics and Economy (Schaefer, Ch. 14)
13th Week
Social Change and Social Movements (Schaefer, Ch. 16)
14th Week
Wrap-up and conclusion session
Recommended or Required Reading
Schaefer RT (2016) Sociology A Brief Introduction. 12th edition. New York: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
Lecture
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity
Percentage (%)
Mid-term
1
40
Total(%)
40
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
40
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
