Syllabus

📘 Fundamentals of Sociology 

🔹 Unit I – Meaning of Sociological Concepts

A) Society

1. Meaning of Society

2. Characteristics of Society

B) Theories on Origin of Society

1. Social Contract Theory

2. Organic Theory

C) Individual and Society

🔹 Unit II – Community and Association

A) Community

1. Meaning of Community

2. Characteristics of Community

3. Distinction between Community and Society

B) Association

1. Meaning of Association

2. Essential Elements of Association

3. Characteristics of Association

🔹 Unit III – Social Groups

A) Group

1. Meaning of Group

2. Characteristics of Group

3. Classification of Groups

B) Primary Group

1. Meaning

2. Characteristics

C) Secondary Group

1. Meaning

2. Characteristics

D) Difference between Primary and Secondary Groups

🔹 Unit IV – Social Structure and Functions

A) Social Structure

1. Meaning

2. Characteristics

3. Elements of Social Structure

B) Functions

1. Meaning of Functions

2. Types of Functions

   • Manifest Functions

   • Latent Functions

C) Dysfunctions

1. Meaning of Dysfunctions

🔹 Unit V – Status, Role and Norms

A) Social Status

1. Meaning

2. Types of Social Status

   • Ascribed Status

   • Achieved Status

B) Role

1. Meaning of Role

2. Role Set

3. Role Conflict

C) Social Norms

1. Meaning of Social Norms

2. Characteristics

3. Types

4. Importance

🔹 Unit VI – Social Conformity and Deviation

A) Social Conformity

1. Meaning

2. Causes of Social Conformity

B) Social Deviation

1. Meaning

2. Causes / Factors of Social Deviation



1) The course is intended to introduce the students to a Sociological way of thinking

2) It also provides a foundation for more detailed and specialized course in sociology.

3) The course provides competitive atmosphere for the students.