Description
IGNOU’s BAG program for Sociology comprises four semesters. In the first semester, BSOC–131, students are introduced to the nature and scope of sociology and its relationship with other social sciences. BSOC–131 provides insight into the concept of sociology in regards to its relations with political science, psychology, economics, history, and anthropology. The fundamental concepts, like socialization, structure and function, social control, status, community and social groups are also part of this curriculum.
IGNOU BSOC-131 English Topics Covered
Block 1 – Nature and Scope of Sociology
- Unit 1 – Emergence of Sociology and Social Anthropology
Block 2 – Relationship of Sociology with other Social Sciences
- Unit 1 – Relationship of Sociology with Anthropology
- Unit 2 – Relationship of Sociology with Psychology
- Unit 3 – Relationship of Sociology with History
- Unit 4 – Relationship of Sociology with Economics
- Unit 5 – Relationship of Sociology with Political Science
Block 3 – Basic Concepts
- Unit 1 – Culture and Society
- Unit 2 – Social Groups and Community
- Unit 3 – Organizations and Institutions
- Unit 4 – Status and Role
- Unit 5 – Socialization
- Unit 6 – Structure and Function
- Unit 7 – Social Control and Change
