GAUHATI UNIVERSITY

Four Year Undergraduate Programme  (FYUGP) Syllabus

B.A. 3rd SEMESTER

Subject Name: Education

Course Name: EDUCATIONAL SOCIOLOGY

Course Code: 200 – 299

Credit: 4

Total: 100 (Internal – 20 External – 80)

Learning Outcome:

After completion of this paper the learner will be able to:

·      Understand the concept and nature of sociology

·      Analyse the relationship of sociology with education.

·      Understand the concept and nature of culture

·      Analyse the relationship of culture with education.

·      Understand the concept of socialization and its processes,

·      Explain the role of education on socialization.

·      Understand the concept, nature and factors of social change.

·      Explain the role of education on social change.

·      Understand the concept and nature of social group and its types.

·      Analyse the difference between social group and crowd.

Course contents

Units

Contents

Page No.

Unit-1

Sociology and Education

·      Concept, Nature and Methods of Sociology

·      Educational Sociology: Meaning, Nature, Scope and its importance

·      Relation between Education and Sociology

Unit-2

Culture and Education

·      Concept, Nature and Functions of Culture

·      Types of Culture: Material and Non-Material Culture

·      Relationship between Culture

and Education

Unit-3

Socialization

·      Concept, Nature and Processes of Socialization

·      Agents of Socialization: Family and School

·      Education as a Socialization Process

Unit-4

Social Change

·      Concept and Nature of Social Change

·      Factors of Social Change

·      Education as an instrument of Social Change

Unit-5

Social Group

·      Meaning and Nature of Social Group

·      Difference between Social Group and Crowd

·      Types of Social Group: Primary and Secondary Group

·      Importance of Primary and Secondary Groups

Preface

In the area of education, the interplay between societal structures and educational processes is a crucial area of study. This book, titled "Educational Sociology," is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how society and education are intertwined. It is tailored for students in the third semester of their Bachelor of Arts program at Gauhati University, as part of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP).

The study of educational sociology equips students with the tools to Analyse and understand the multifaceted relationship between education and society. By exploring the concepts of sociology, culture, socialization, social change, and social groups, this book aims to foster a deeper comprehension of how educational systems function within a broader social context.

This book is structured into five units, each focusing on a specific aspect of educational sociology. Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, students will gain a holistic view of how education shapes society and how society, in turn, influences education. The learning outcomes of this course are designed to ensure that students can critically Analyse and articulate the complex dynamics between these two domains.

As you embark on this journey through "Educational Sociology," it is my hope that you will not only acquire knowledge but also develop a critical lens through which to view the educational systems around you. This book is not merely a collection of facts but a guide to understanding the intricate web of relationships that define our educational experiences.

Khritish Swargiary