BIT · Semester I
Sociology syllabus
Official TU syllabus for Sociology (SCO105): 10 units, 71 topics. Every unit links to its notes and solved questions.
1
Foundations of Sociology
10 Q- Definition and scope of sociology
- Sociological perspective and imagination
- Relationship between sociology and information technology
- Relevance of sociology to IT professionals
- Relationship with other sciences and disciplines
- Major realms and uses of sociology
2
Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
3 Q- Basic theoretical frameworks in sociology
- Functional perspective and key notions
- Conflict perspective and key notions
- Auguste Comte's Law of Three Stages
- Application of perspectives to contemporary issues
3
Culture and Society
8 Q- Definition and types of culture
- Components of culture: symbols, language, values, norms, beliefs
- Material and non-material culture
- Culture as fundamental concept of society
- Cultural diffusion and development of cultural universe
- Changing trends of Nepalese culture in 21st century
- Impact of ICT on culture
4
Social Structure and Differentiation
16 Q- Definition and concept of social structure
- Types and forms of social structure
- Social differentiation and its processes
- Social stratification and inequality
- Caste and class systems with Nepalese context
- Ethnic and racial groups
- Information technology as form of social structure
- Impact of IT on existing social structures
5
Social Institutions
10 Q- Definition and role of social institutions
- Family: definition, types, and changing practices in Nepal
- Economic institutions and key features
- Political institutions and governance
- Role of institutions in shaping individuals and society
- Family's role in structuring social institutions
6
Social Processes and Interactions
5 Q- Definition of social processes
- Repetitive and patterned forms of social interaction
- Socialization and its stages
- Social control and mechanisms of control
- Social codes and their effects on individual life
- Codes and sanctions in social life
- Interaction between social processes and information technology
7
Social Change and Development
10 Q- Definition and nature of social change
- Characteristics and factors responsible for social change
- Catalysts for social change
- Concept of development and social progress
- Relationship between social change, development, and progress
- Effect of information technology on social change
- Modernity and post-modernity concepts
- Modernization process and IT impact
8
Globalization and Contemporary Society
6 Q- Definition and features of globalization
- Globalization and technological advancements
- Role of IT in forming global society
- Diffusion of culture through globalization
- Reshaping of traditional social structures
- Globalization's influence on social change
- Changing world and global interconnectedness
- Globalization in Nepalese context
9
Modern and Post-Modern Societies
8 Q- Characteristics of traditional societies
- Characteristics of technological societies
- Differences between traditional and technological societies
- Differences between modern and post-modern societies
- Post-modernity and contemporary social transformations
- Social media and digital transformation
- Social media's role in shaping interactions and relationships
- Social media influence on youth behavior in Nepal
10
Sociology and Social Policy
8 Q- Importance of sociology in social planning
- Role of sociology in formulating social policies
- Need for IT in social policy and planning
- Sociological knowledge in addressing social problems
- Social problems in Nepali society
- Sociological approaches to coping with social issues
- Sociology's contribution to understanding inequality and social challenges
- IT expert's contribution with sociological knowledge
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