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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Syllabus Department of Sociology

Four-Year B.S.S. (Honours) Course Effective from the Session : 2013–2014

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Syllabus for Four Year

B.S.S. Honours Course Subject: Sociology

Session: 2013-2014

FIRST YEAR

Course Code Course Title Marks Credits

Introductory Sociology 100 4 Social History & World Civilization 100 4 Political Sociology 100 4 Social Problems 100 4 History of the Emergence of Independent Bangladesh 100 4 Any one

Introduction to Political Theory

or

Principles of Economics

100

4

Total 600 24

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Detailed Syllabus

First Year

Course Code Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60

Course Title: INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY

1. Introducing Sociology: Definition, nature and scope of sociology, relationship with other social sciences. Development of Sociology: Contributions of Auguste Comte, Herbert Spencer, Emile Durkheim, Max Weber, Karl Marx

2. Methods and Measures in Sociology: Scientific method, experiment, survey, participant observation, participatory techniques and historical sociology

3. Culture, Beliefs and Values: Norms, sanctions, symbols, language, subculture, counter-culture, hegemony and resistance

4. Social Interaction and Social Structure: Socialization - agencies of socialization, socialization and life cycle. Social interaction, exchange, status, role, group, types of group

5. Social Institutions: Definition, nature and role of institutions, family and marriage, economic institution, political institutions, education, bureaucracy, property

6. Social Stratification and Mobility: Meaning of stratification, slavery, caste, class, role and status, age, gender; theories of stratification-- Marx, Weber, Davis and Moore; social mobility - factors affecting mobility

7. Deviance and Social Control: Definition of deviance, theories of deviance; crime and justice system, agencies of social control

8. Social Problems of Bangladesh: Poverty, unemployment, prostitution, HIV/AIDS, population problem, corruption, disaster, violence against women, child trafficking and pornography

9. Social Change: Factors of social change, theories of social change: functionalism, conflict, modernization, dependency, world system and globalization

Books Recommended:

1. R. T. Schaefer (2009) Sociology

2. Giddens Sociology

3. Smelser Sociology

4. Stewart & Glynn Introduction to Sociology

5. David Jary and Julia Jary Collins Dictionary of Sociology 6. bvRgyj Kwig : mgvRweÁvb mgxÿY

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Course Code Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60

Course Title: SOCIAL HISTORY & WORLD CIVILIZATION

1. Introduction: Definition, scope and recent trends in social history, relations with history and historical sociology

2. Culture of Prehistoric Age (Stone Age): (a) The Eolithic Age (b) The Neolithic Age

3. Types of societies: Marxist view—classifying societies on the basis of type of control over economic resources Lenski’s view—classifying societies by their main means of subsistence

4. Civilization: Definition of Civilization. Different theories regarding its rise, growth and downfall

5. Birth of civilization: Indus valley civilization, Babylonian civilization, Egyptian civilization, Chinese civilization, Aztec civilization

6. Rise and fall of Greek and Roman civilizations.

7. Political and Social Structure of Feudalism in the Middle Ages: the manorial system, cities in the middle ages, economy, conflict between the pope and the emperor; education, origin and growth of the universities, philosophy, renaissance

8. Advent of Capitalism and Industrial Society: Historical forces relating to the growth of capitalism; capitalism and rapid social change; capitalism, gender relations and inequality

9. Social history of the emergence of Bangladesh: Political, cultural and economic background; six point movement, mass upsurge in 1969 and the freedom struggle of Bangladesh

Books Recommended:

1. Burns and Ralph, World Civilization (Abridged edition)

2. Gordon Childe, What Happened in History

3. James Edgar Swain, A History of World Civilization

4. Clive Bell, Civilization

5. Joseph Reither, World History at a Glance

6. T. W. Wallbank and M. A. Taylor, Civilization, Past and present. (vol.1)

7. Thompson, History of the Middle Ages. (Vols. 2)

8. Adams, Civilization during the Middle Ages

9. Thompson & Jonnson, Introduction to the Middle Ages

10. Oman, The Dark Age

11. Tout, The Empire and the Papacy

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12. Lodge, Close of the Middle Ages

13. Edward M. Burns, Robert E. Lerner & Staudish Meacham, Western Civilization, 10th Edition 14. e½eÜzi ¯vaxbZv †Nvlbv: nvB‡Kv‡U©i HwZnvwmK ivq, 2010, XvKv: myeY©

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Course Code Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60

Course Title: POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY

1. Definition, Nature, Scope and Importance of Political Sociology: Its relationship with other branches of social sciences Approaches to sociological analysis of political issues

2. Major Concepts of Political Sociology Political Culture, political socialization, political communication Political polarization, political modernization, political mobility & political development Political movement, political ideology, political behaviour

3. Theories Regarding the Origin of State

Anthropological theories: Morgan, Lowie, Maine Development of sociological theories of the state: Engels Pluralistic theory of the state

4. Relations of the State with Other Institutions & Organization

State and family State and property State and law State and religion State and education State and government

5. Sociology of the Modern State

Representation and electoral system, political parties and social classes Political parties and pressure groups Leadership and Elites: civil, military and party bureaucracy

6. Sociology of Movements : conservatism, liberalism, fascism, populism, socialism and

communism

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7. Gender, Race and the State Gender politics in developing societies State’s policy on minority, gender and development

8. Class, Power and the State

Relationship between class and state Nexus of class, power and state

9. Civil Society, Power and the State

Civil society’s influence over power Nature of civil society in developing societies

10. Democracy and State Nature of democracy in developing societies Challenges to democracy in developing societies

Books Recommended:

1. Bottomore Political Sociology 2. Jangam Political Sociology 3. Rangalal Sen Political Elites in Bangladesh 4. Sharma & Ashraf Political Sociology 5. nvmvby¾vgvb †PŠayix evsjv‡`‡ki ivR‰bwZK mgvRZË

Course Code Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60

Course Title: SOCIAL PROBLEMS

1. The Sociology of Social Problems

Nature of social problems Sociological approaches Theoretical perspective on social problems Research on social problems in developing countries

2. Population and Environment Nature and the scope of the problem Population growth in developing countries Malthusian trap

3. Urbanization Definition of urbanization and urbanism Process of urbanization in developing societies and social formation Nexus among over-urbanization, growth of slum and poverty

4. Culture in the Age of Globalization

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Diffusion of culture and cultural globalization Impact of cultural imperialism in developing countries Threat and challenges to indigenous and local culture in developing countries

5. Social Inequality

Nature and scope of the problem Dimensions of social inequality: Class, gender, age, minority group, lower class and

economic vulnerability Social inequalities in developed and developing countries

6. Health and Illness

Nature & scope of the problem Urbanizations, acute, chronic and life style diseases Social, environmental and behavioural factors affecting health Communicable and behavioural diseases: STD, HIV/AIDS, TB, Hep-B etc.

7. Institutional Problems

The educational system The workplace The family The health care system.

8. Crime, Delinquency and Deviance

Drugs, alcoholism and crime Peer group pressure, deviance and crime

9. Prostitution, Pornography and the Sex Trade Sex trade and collapse of social control and morality Prostitution, pornography, social stigma and discrimination

10. Natural Disaster and Environmental Problems Climatic variability and its impact on society Natural disaster and social crisis in developing societies

Books Recommended:

1. Mecheal Mckee & Lan Robertson, 1980. Social Problems

2. Merton and R.A. Nisbet (eds.), 1971. Contemporary Social Problems. New York: Harcourt

Course Code Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60

Course Title: History of Emergence of Independent Bangladesh

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f~wgKv: ¯vaxb evsjv‡`‡ki Afy¨`‡qi BwZnvm-cwiwa I cwiwPwZ

1| ‡`k I Rb‡Mvwôi cwiPq

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M) AvBqye Lv‡bi cZb I Bqvwnqv Lv‡bi kvmb, GK BDwbU wejywßKiY, mve©Rbxb †fvUvwaKvi, GjGdI (Legal Framework Order)

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History of the Emergence of Independent Bangladesh

Introduction: Scope and description of the emergence of Independent Bangladesh.

Writing on this topic.

1. Description of the country and its people. a. Geographical features and their influence. b. Ethnic composition. c. Language. d. Cultural syncretism and religious tolerance. e. Distinctive identity of Bangladesh in the context of undivided Bangladesh. 2. Proposal for undivided sovereign Bengal and the partition of the Sub Continent, 1947. a. Rise of communalism under the colonial rule, Lahore Resolution 1940. b. The proposal of Suhrawardi and Sarat Bose for undivided Bengal : consequences c. The creation of Pakistan 1947 . 3. Pakistan: Structure of the state and disparity. a. Central and provincial structure. b. Influence of Military and Civil bureaucracy. C . Economic , social and cultural disparity 4. Language Movement and quest for Bengali identity a. Misrule by Muslim League and Struggle for democratic politics . b. The Language Movement: context and phases . c. United front of Haque – Vasani – Suhrawardi: election of 1954, consequences. 5. Military rule: the regimes of Ayub Khan and Yahia Khan (1958-1971) a. Definition of military rules and its characteristics.

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b. Ayub Khan’s rise to power and characteristics of his rule (Political repression, Basic democracy, Islamisation) c. Fall of Ayub Khan and Yahia Khan’s rule (Abolition of one unit, universal suffrage, the Legal Framework Order) 6. Rise of nationalism and the Movement for self determination . a. Resistance against cultura l aggression and resurgence of Bengali culture. b. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and the six point movement c. Reactions : Importance and significance d . The Agortola Case 1968. 7. The mass- upsurge of 1969 and 11 point movement: background,programme and significance. 8. Election of 1970 and the Declaration of Independence by Bangobondhu a. Election result and centres refusal to comply b. The non co-operation movement, the 7th March , Address , Operation Searchlight c. Declaration of Independence by Bangobondhu and his arrest 9. The war of Liberation 1971 a. Genocide, repression of women, refugees b. Formation of Bangladesh government and proclamation of Independence c. The spontaneous early resistance and subsequent organized resistance (Mukti Fouz, Mukti Bahini, guerillas and the frontal warfare ) d. Publicity Campaign in the war of Liberation (Shadhin Bangla Betar Kendra, the Campaigns abroad and formation of public opinion ) e. Contribution of students, women and the masses (Peoples war) f. The role of super powers and the Muslim states in the Liberation war. g. The Anti-liberation activities of the occupation army, the Peace Committee, Al-Badar, Al-Shams, Rajakars, pro Pakistan political parties and Pakistani Collaborators , killing of the intellectuals. h. Trial of Bangabondhu and reaction of the World Community. i. The contribution of India in the Liberation War j. Formation of joint command and the Victory k. The overall contribution of Bangabondhu in the Independence struggle. 10. The Bangabondhu Regime 1972-1975 a. Homecoming b. Making of the constitution c. Reconstruction of the war ravaged country d. The murder of Bangabondhu and his family and the ideological turn-around.

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8. gybZvwmi gvgyb I RqšÍ Kzgvi ivq, evsjv‡`‡ki wmwfj mgvR cÖwZôvi msMÖvg, Aemi, XvKv 2006|

9. AvwZDi ingvb, Amn‡hvM Av‡›`vj‡bi w`b¸wj: gyw³hy‡×i cÖ ‘wZ ce©, mvwnZ¨ cÖKvk, XvKv 1998|

10. W. †gvt gvneyei ingvb, evsjv‡`‡ki BwZnvm, 1905-47, Zvgªwjwc, XvKv 2011|

11. W. †gvt gvneyei ingvb, evsjv‡`‡ki BwZnvm, 1947-1971, mgq cÖKvkb, XvKv 2012|

12. ‰mq` Av‡bvqvi †nv‡mb, evsjv‡`‡ki ¯vaxbZv hy‡× civkw³i f~wgKv, Wvbv cÖKvkbx, XvKv 1982|

13. Aveyj gvj Ave`yj gywnZ, evsjv‡`k: RvwZiv‡óªi D™¢e, mvwnZ¨ cÖKvk, XvKv 2000|

14. ‡kL gywReyi ingvb, Amgvß AvZ¥Rxebx, w` BDwbfvwm©wU †cÖm wjwg‡UW, XvKv 2012|

15. wmivR D`& xb Avn‡g`, GKvˇii gyw³hy×: ¯vaxb evsjv‡`‡ki Af~¨`q, BmjvwgK dvD‡Ûkb, XvKv 2011|

16. RqšÍ Kzgvi ivq, evsjv‡`‡ki ivR‰bwZK BwZnvm, myeY© cÖKvkb, XvKv 2010|

17. Harun-or-Roshid, The Foreshadowing of Bangladesh: Bengal Muslim League and Muslim Politics,

1906-1947, The University Press Limited, Dhaka 2012.

18. Rounaq Jahan, Pakistan: Failure in National Integration, The University Press Limited, Dhaka

1977.

19. Talukder Maniruzzaman, Radical Politics and the Emergence of Bangladesh, Mowla, Brothers,

Dhaka 2003.

20. ‡gmevn Kvgvj I Ckvbx PµeZx©, bv‡Pv‡ji K…lK we‡ ªvn, mgKvjxb ivRbxwZ I Bjv wgÎ, DËiY, XvKv 2008|

21. ‡gmevn Kvgvj, Avmv` I Ebmˇii MYAfy¨Ìvb, weeZ©b, XvKv 1986|

Course Code Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60

Course Title: Introduction to Political Theory

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Political Science : Meaning, Nature, Scope, Methods, Relations to other Social Sciences, Importance

State : Definition, Elements, State and Government, State and Individual, State and Society, Theories of the origin of the state.

Fundamental concepts : Sovereignty, Law, Liberty, Equality, Rights and Duties, Nation, Nationalism, Internationalism.

Concepts of Political Sociology : Political culture, elite theory, Max Weber and Bureaucracy

Political Thinkers : Plato, Aristotle, St. Augustine, St. Thomas Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau.

Books Recommended :

1. R.G. Gettell : Political Science

2. J. W. Garner : Political Science and Government

3. R. M. MacIver : The Modern State

4. G.H. Sabine : A History of Political Theory

5. William Ebenstein : Great Political Thinkers-Plato to the Present

6. H.G. Laski : A Grammar of Politics

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Course Code Marks: 100 Credits: 4 Class Hours: 60

Course Title: Principles of Economics

1. Fundamentals of Economics: Definition, Nature and Scope of Economics, Scarcity of Resources, Various forms of Economic Organization, Three Fundamental Problems of Economics, Production Possibility Frontier, Opportunity Cost, Efficiency and Equity.

2. Supply and Demand: Demand and Quantity Demanded, Demand Schedule, Demand Curve, Supply and Quantity Supplied, Supply Schedule, Supply Curve,

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Equilibrium of Supply and Demand, Movement along the Supply and Demand Curve and Shift of Supply and Demand Curve and Its Effects on Equilibrium Price and Quantity. Elasticity of Supply and Demand; Determinants of Elasticity of Demand.

3. The Theory of Consumer Behavior: Total and Marginal Utility; Law of Diminish-ing Marginal Utility, Equi-Marginal Utility; Consumer Surplus.

4. Production and Cost: Production Function and Technology; Production with One Variable Input; Production with Two Variable Inputs; Returns to Scale; Costs in the Short-run; Costs in the Long-run.

5. Market Analysis:

A. Perfect Competition: Characteristics of Perfect Competition; Average and Marginal Revenue; Individual and Market Supply; Short-run equilibrium of a competitive firm Long run Equilibrium under Perfect Competition.

B. Monopoly: Average and Marginal Revenue; Supply Curve of the Monopolist; Perfect

6. Overview of Macro Economics: Objective and Instruments of Macroeconomics, National Income Accounting, Gross Domestic Product, Problem of Double Counting, Net Domestic Product, Gross National Product, From GDP to Disposable Income, Net Economic Welfare (NEW).

7. International Trade: Domestic Vs. International Trade-Balance of Trade Vs. Balance of Payment-Trend of Changes in International Trade of Bangladesh. Free Trade Vs. Protection, Comparative Advantage Theory.

8. Growth and Development: Economic Development and Economic Growth, Measurement of Economic Development, Obstacles to Economic Development.

9. Money: Definition and Functions of Money-Importance of Money in Modern Economy-Different Concepts of Money (M1, M2, M3)-Value of Money. Concept, Causes and Effects of Inflation and Deflation.

10. Government Revenue and Expenditure: Difference between Public Sector and Private Sector finance, Different Sources of Govt. Revenues, Taxation and Different Kinds of Taxes, Definition of Revenue Budget, Development Budget, Revenue Budget Vs. Development Budget, Surplus, Deficit and Balanced Budget.

Books Recommended:

1. N. Gregory Mankiw. Principles of Economics. Any Late Edition. South Western College.

2. Michael Parkin. Economics. Any Late Edition. Prentice and Hall.

3. Karl Case and Ray Fair. Principles of Economics. Any Late Edition. Prentice and Hall.

4. Paul Samuelson and William Nordhaus. Economics. Any Late Edition. McGraw Hill.