Official NUC CCMAS syllabus

SOC 101 — Introduction to Sociology

SOC department course · Nigerian universities

What you'll be able to do (official learning outcomes)

• define sociology and identify its basic concepts in the society
• differentiate between social norms and societal behaviour in different societies
• identify the different societal problems emanating from urbanisation
• describe the various theories of social stratification
• sate the effect of urbanisation resulting the urban rural dichotomy on both rural and urban areas

Course contents

Social norms and behaviour; social theory; Types of different societies; Sociology of Planning Meaning of Sociology and its basic concepts. Define such concepts as society, social actions (interactions, relationships, organizations, control and culture). Types of groups, Associations, Institutions and communities. Social Stratification.

Source: the Nigerian Universities Commission (NUC) Core Curriculum and Minimum Academic Standards (CCMAS). StudyOps loads this syllabus automatically when you study SOC 101.

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