i. Course Title: EE 101 Introductory Sociology
ii. Course Aim
The aim of the course is to equip students with knowledge and skills on basic concepts of sociology and their application in analysing social process and social institutions.
i. Course Expected Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course students should be able to:
• Describe basic sociological concepts
• Differentiate branches of sociology
• Demonstrate the importance of sociological concepts in real life situations.
• Apply the concepts in analysing social processes and social institutions.
ii. Course status: Core
iii. Credit Rating: 9 credits
iv. Total Hours spent: 90 hours
Lecture 36hours
Seminars/Tutorials 18 hours
Practical 9 hours
Assignment 9 hours
Independent Research 18 hours
Prerequisite: None
v. Course Content:
Origin and development of sociology; branches of sociology: rural sociology, industrial (urban) sociology, medical sociology etc. basic sociological concepts and their use: society, social structure, social capital, social organization, social networks, socialization, social control, social status, social stratification, culture, social roles, social interaction, forms of division of labour in society, and social institutions.
Practical: Case studies will be used to develop practical skills. These will be complimented, where necessary and where financial resources allow, with field trips to relevant sites. Alternatively, candidates will be involved in analysing selected case studies of selected problems/issues and demonstrate level of articulation and proficiency through their participation in seminar presentations.
vi. Teaching and Learning Activities
Teaching will involve lectures, practical, group assignments and seminar presentations, individual assignments to capture self- reading. Use of case studies in teaching for some practical aspects will be employed.
vii. Assessment Methods
The assessments will be through continuous assessments were written timed tests (theory and practical), quizzes, seminar presentation, practical reports, and submission of individual/group assignment papers will be used. The assessment will also include final University written examination.
viii. Reading List
Schaefer, R.T. (2001). Sociology. Seventh Edition. Boston: McGraw-Hill
Gelles, R.J. and A. Levine (1999). Sociology: An Introduction. Sixth Edition. Boston: McGraw-Hill College:
McGee, Reece et al (1977). Sociology: An Introduction. Hinsdale: Dryden Press
Shepard, J.M. (1981). Sociology. St. Paul: West Publishing Co.
Ritzer, G. (1996). Sociological Theory. New York: McGraw-Hill Company
Ajzen, I. and M. Fishbein (1980). Understanding Attitudes and Predicting Social Behaviour. New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc. Englewood Cliffs