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M.Sc. Sociology Weekend Program
SOC-709
3(3-0)
Social Psychology
SOC-704
3(3-0)
Contemporary Sociological Theory
SOC-705
3(2-1)
Social and Cultural Anthropology
SOC-706
4(3-1)
Social Statistics
RS-716
3(2-1)
Social Problems
RS-723
3(2-1)
Criminology
Dr. Izhar Ahmad
Khan
Prof. Dr. Ashfaq
Ahmad Maann
Prof. Dr. Ashfaq
Ahmad Maann
Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal
Zafar
Prof. Dr. M. Iqbal
Zafar
Dr. Izhar Ahmad
Khan
SOC-704
Contemporary Sociological Theory
3(3-0)
Learning Objectives
 Primary goal of this course is to provide knowledge about the origin, and development of
sociology in different eras.

This course will review the writings of some of the major sociological theorists and
different schools of thoughts.
Course Contents:
Introduction: Theory and knowledge, Process of theorizing, Historical development of
sociological thought, Historical development of social philosophy, Sociological theory between
1600-1800 AD, Structural functionalism, Classical: August Comet, Herbert Spencer, E.
Durkheim, Vilfred Pareto, Contemporary structural-functionalism: Talcott Parsons and Robert K.
Merton, Conflict theory, Classical: Karl Marx, Modern Systematic: Ralf Dahrendorf, Critical
conflict theory: Thorstein Veblen, Frankfurt School: Jurgen Habbermas, Rational
choice/exchange theory. Skinner and Behaviourism, G.C. Homans, Peter M. Blau, Social
behaviorism and interactionism, Phenomenology: Alfred Schutz, Systemic social behaviorism:
Max Weber and Schools; Structural Functionalism, Neo-functionalism, Conflict Theory, NeoMarxist Theory, Systems Theory, Symbolic Interactionism, Ethno-methodology, Exchange and
Rational Choice Theory and Feminist Theory; Modern versus Postmodern Sociology: The Future
of Sociology and its Relevance to Public Policy; Contemporary Theories of Modernity,
Structuralism,
Post
Structuralism
and
Postmodern
Social
Theory.
Recommended Books:
1. Calhoun, C. J. Gerteis., J. Moody., S. Pfaff., and I. Virk. 2012. Contemporary
Sociological Theory.
2. Harrington, A. 2005. An Introduction to Modern Social Theory. Oxford University Press.
Inc, New York.
3. Ritzer, G and B. Smart. 2001. Handbook of Social Theory. Sage Pub., London
4. Ritzer, G. and D. Goodman. 2004. Sociological Theory 6th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New
York.
5. Turner, J. H. 2003. The Structure of Sociological Theory. 7th Edition. Australia: Thomson
Wadsworth.
6. Appelrouth, S. and L. D. Edles. 2008. Classical and Contemporary Sociological Theory:
Text and Readings.
SOC- 705
Social and Cultural Anthropology
3(2-1)
Learning Objectives:
 To introduce the students with different concept of Social and Cultural Anthropology.

To give understanding about the various human behavior in ancient as well as in
modern societies.
Course Contents:
Introduction: What is anthropology, Sub-division of anthropology, Relationship of
Anthropology with other social sciences, special emphasis on comparison between anthropology
and sociology. Anthropological Theory, Anthropological Research Methods, and Culture: The
nature of culture, Marriage, Kinship and decent mating and marriage. The family kinship
systems, rule of decent type of decent system. Economics organization production, Distribution
and exchange, Consumption. Provisioning societies: 1) Hunting gathering. (2) Paternalistic. (3)
Nomadic. (4) Agriculture. (5) Industrialist. Political organization, Kinds of political systems:-(a)
Uncentralized system (b) Centralized system function of political unit, Religion Anthropological
approach to religion , Magic and science with craft and sorcery. Social and cultural change:
stability and change, Process of change, Discovery, Invention, Innovation, Diffusion,
Acculturation, Accommodation, Assimilation, Planned cultural change.
Practical: Students will visit different areas i.e., rural areas, slum areas, suburbs etc. and study
their culture by participant observation. The students will write a report individually on the main
features and characteristics of that culture and submit to the teacher.
Recommended Books:
1. Dash, K. N. 2004. Invitation to Social And Cultural Anthropology. Greenwood Publisher
New York.
2. Morris, M. 2012. Concise Dictionary of Social and Cultural Anthropology.
3. Atal, Y. 2009. Sociology and Social Anthropology in India. Dorling Kindersley
Publications, India Pvt. Ltd
4. Decorse, C. R. and R. Scupin. 2008. Anthropology: A Global Perspective. Pearson
Education Inc .New Delhi.
5. Ember, C. R., M. Ember and P. N. Peregrine. 2007. Anthropology :12th Ed Pearson
Education. Inc. and Dorling Kindersley Publishing.
6. Kottak, C. P. 2006. Anthropology. Mc Graw Hill Publishers.
SOC-706
Social
Statistics
4(3-1)
Learning Objectives:

This course introduces use of statistics in social science research.

Students will learn statistics as a set of tools and techniques, to analyze the data and
report writing.
Course Contents:
What and Why of Statistics: Organization of Information, Frequency Distribution, Graphic
Presentation, Measures of Central Tendency, and Measures of Variability. Descriptive Statistics:
The Normal Distribution, Sampling and Sampling Distributions, Estimation. Inferential
Statistics: Testing Hypothesis, Relationships Between Two Variables, Cross Tabulation, The Chi
Square Test. Hypothesis Testing: Measures of Association for Nominal and Ordinal Variables,
Regression and Correlation, and other differences multi variate techniques, Analysis of Variance.
Bi-variate Relationships:
Practical: Students will apply the statistical techniques on data and will submit report.
Recommended Books:
1. Weinstein, J. A. 2010. Applying Social Statistics: An Introduction to Quantitative Reasoning
in Sociology. Rowman and littlefield Publisher, London.
2. Arthur, A. and A. Elaine. 2010. Statistics for Behavioral and Social Sciences. Pearson
Education.
3. Dodlge, Y. 2003. The Oxford Dictionary of Statistical Terms. The International Statistical
Institute. Oxford University Press.
4.Huber, H. T. 2004. Social Statistics. McGraw Hill Series in Sociology.
5. Jack, L. and F. James. 2010. Elementary Statistics for Social Research. Pearson Education.
6. Uppreti, D. 2006. Encyclopedia of Statistics. Dominant Publishers and Distributors.
SOC-709
Social Psychology
3(3-0)
Learning Objectives:
This course will enable the students to understand: The behavior of the individual as a member of a larger grouping or society.

Social influences on individual and individual’s personality and group involvement
concerned topics such as attitude change and development.
Course Contents:
Introduction: Definition and scope of Social Psychology with special reference to Pakistan,
Methods and frame work of Social psychology. Historical background: Development of social
psychology, Modern approaches of social behavior. The dynamics of human behavior and
personality: Psychological dynamics, Socio-cultural dynamics, Man as a psycho-bio-social unit.
Socialization: socialization and personality development, personal adjustment and deviation.
Group and social interaction: Group life, The nature and types of groups. Leadership: Leadership
role, types of leadership, Group morale and leadership. Stresses and Social behavior: Crowed
behavior social behavior in Physically, Psychologically and socially stressful situations, Tension
reduction. Cognition: cognitive selectivity and stimuli factors, personal factors, cognitive change
and personality, perceiving and judging the people. Motivation: Wants and goals defined, wants
and psychology, cognition in wants arousal, psychological status in wants arousal; Interpersonal
Response Traits: Social behavior channeled by interpersonal response traits, Characteristics of
interpersonal response traits, The Nature and measurement of Attitudes, The formation of
Attitudes and change, Stereotypes, Motivations and emotions, Perception, Languages and
communications.
Recommended Books:
1. Kassin, S. M., S. Fein. And H. R. Markus. 2010. Social Psychology. Cangage Learning,
New York.
2. Kruglanski, A. W. and E. T. Higgins. 2007. Social Psychology: Handbook of Basic
Principles. SAGE Publication Ltd. London.
3. Boyer, P. 2002. Religion Explained: The Human Instincts That Fashion Gods, Spirits and
Ancestors. Basic Books London.
4. Chryssochoou, X. 2004. Cultural Diversity: Its Social Psychology, Blackwell Publishing,
Oxford.
5. Myers, D. G. 2000. Exploring Social Psychology. 2nd Edition. Mc Graw Hill Cmpanies.
6. Myers, D. G. 2005. Social Psychology. 8th Edition. Mc Graw Hill International.
RS-716
SOCIAL PROBLEMS
3(2-1)
Learning Objective:
o To give a comprehensive insight about the social problems and various approaches to
study the social problems
Course Contents:
Introduction of Social Problems: definition, study objectives and conditions of Social Problems,
theoretical perspectives, major Social Problems of Pakistan. Poverty, Environmental and
Ecological Problems, Population Issues, Unemployment, Corruption, Illiteracy, Socio Economic
Insecurity, Food and Nutrition Problems: Governance Problems: Drug Addiction, Violence and
Crime, Beggary, Street Children, Child Labor, Health care. Family Problems: Ageism and the
Cult of Youth, Gender Inequality, Urbanization, Extremism and Terrorism; Strategies and
Policies to Cope with the Problem.
Practical :
Each student will select a social problem of Pakistani society and write a detailed report about
the present scenario of the problem, causes, consequences and solution of that problem and
submit
to
the
subject
teacher.
Suggested Readings:
1. Mooney, L. A., D. Knox, & C. Schacht. 2000. Understanding social problems (2nd edition).
Cincinnati, OH: Wadsworth.
2. Horton, P. B. and G. R. Leslie. 1960. The sociology of social problems (2nd edition),
Appleton – Century – Crofts, Inc, New York.
3. Anna L. G. 2005. Social Problems: Community, Policy and Social Action. Paperback.
4. David W. 2000. Analyzing Social Problems. Pearsons Custom Publishing Co.
5. Kathleen T. 2005. Crossroads: Reading in Social Problems. Pearsons Custom Publishing Co.
6. Khalid M. 2003. Social Problems of Pakistan. Kifayat Academy Educational Publications.
Scarpitti, F., R. Margaret, L. Andersen and O.T. Laural. 1997. Social Problems. Longman
Andersen Wasely Longman Inc
RS-723
CRIMINOLOGY
3(2-1)
Learning Objectives:
o Introduces the student to the basic theories, fundamental facts and problems associated
with the science of criminology.
o Focuses on providing a systematic basis for the study of criminals and criminal behavior
as related to the criminal justice system.
Contents:
Introduction: Social Construction of Crimes and Criminals; Types of Criminal and Crimes; Law
and Crime; Deviancy; Sin; Vice; Crime and Social Organization; Crime as a Social Problem;
Criminology and its Scope; Criminology and Criminal Law. Approaches to Criminal Behavior:
Biological and Environmental Factors; Psychological and Psychiatric Determinants; Sociological
and Economic Approaches; Islamic Point of View About Crime and Criminals: The Occasional
Criminals; The Habitual Criminals; The Professional Criminals; The white-collar Crimes; The
Organized Crimes; Corporate Crimes; Custom Based Deviance and Crimes. Detection of
Crimes: Agencies of Detection; Formal-informal; Techniques of Detection; Problems of
Detection. Reformative Treatments of Criminals: Corporal Punishments; Capital Punishment;
Imprisonment; Prison and Related Problem; Probation, Parole and Rehabilitation. Explanation of
Criminal Behavior: Rational Choice Theory and Exchange Theory; Choice and Trait Theories;
Social Reaction Theories; Social Process Theories: Social Structural Theories. Trial and
Conviction of Offenders; Agencies: Formal and Informal; Criminal Courts: Procedures &
Problems. Prevention of Crimes: Long Term Measures; Short Term measures. Punitive &
Reformative Treatment of Criminals: Corporal Punishment; Imprisonment; Probation; Parole;
Rehabilitation of criminals; Prison and Related Problems
PRACTICAL:
The students will visit different police stations and jails to study criminal behavior. They will
meet the criminals and the officials to discuss their problems and submit a comprehensive report.
Suggested Readings:
1. Aulak and AnMafid. 1991. Criminal Justice. Macmillan and Co.
2. Cavan and S. Ruth.. 1962. Criminology. New York: Thomas Y. Growel Co.
3. Curra and John. 1994. Understanding Social Deviance: From the Near Side to the outer
limits, NewYork, Harper Collins.
4. Cyndi, B. 2004. Criminal Justice Ethics Theory & Practice
5. Farrington and P David. 1986. Understanding and Controlling Crime, New York:
Springer-Verlag.