Lesson Plan

Course: SOCIOLOGY (HMT141) Class: BBA (1st Semester)

Lecture 3
First Session Lecture: 75 minutes
Objectives:
The objectives of this lecture are:

 To define the core sociological concepts, theories and macro and micro level perspectives
 To understand the four major sociological perspectives (Functionalist, Conflict, Symbolic
Interaction, and Feminist), their theoretical components and their historical evolution.
 To describe sociology as a multi-perspectives social science, which is divided into positivist,
interpretive and critical paradigms
 Understand the similarities and differences between structural functionalism, critical
sociology, and symbolic interactionism
Lecture Slides:
The lecture slides will cover the following:

Theoretical perspectives of sociology

1. Major sociological perspectives.

a) Functionalist
b) Conflict
c) Symbolic Interactionist
d) Feminist
2. Levels of analysis: microsociology and macrosociology
Reference Book / Reading
Book: Sociology: A Down-to-Earth Approach by Henslin, James M. (2011), Prentice Hall. (Latest
Edition)
“Essentials of Sociology”, Brinkerhoff, D. B. (2008) Belmont, CA: Thomson/Wadsworth. (Latest
Edition)

Read: Chapter 1 (pp. 23-30)

Additional resources: http://openstaxcollege.org/l/ae-institution

PPT: SOCI_Lecture03.ppt (Available in folder IULMS)

 Complete Plan for Session No.3
S.No Assigned Tasks Time How to conduct
Breaku
p (75
Min)
1  Discussion on learned 20 Min Questions:
concepts so that a) Ask students about
queries can be their confusion in a
resolved. topic (Go through all
slides).
b) If there are less queries,
then ask some
questions yourself
about the topic
c) Try to include
maximum number of
students in discussion.
2 Brainstorming Activities: 20 Min
1. Think about two
examples on micro  Use any two / three
sociology and macro activities as per time
sociology. available.
2. Keeping in mind the
concept of theoretical  Provide detailed
perspectives, come up explanations on these
with two practical brainstorming activities to
examples on how all the students of class as
feminist approach they require.
differentiates from
society point of view
(Think from both Individual Activity
perspectives (positive +
Negative). Instructions:
3. Which theory do you
a) Think silently on assigned
think better explains
how societies operate— activity and write down on
structural functionalism your notebooks
or conflict theory? Why? b) No submission is required
4. Do you think the way
people behave in social
interactions is more due
to the cause and effect of
external social
constraints or more like
actors playing a role in a
 theatrical production?
Why?

3 Discussion on brainstorming 20 Min a) Ask some students to share

activities so that concepts can be these examples (especially
clearer. those who have not spoken
yet).
b) Try to indulge them so they
come up with discussion in
order to get clear picture
about the highlighted
concepts.
c) Comment whether these
answer write or wrong.
d) Suggest possible
corrections wherever they
are required.

4 Quiz 15 Min Execute the quiz

Do guide students properly about:

 How they will attempt the
quiz. For example they are
supposed to attempt quiz
on the question paper.
Along with that they are
supposed to tick properly to
the appropriate option.
 Time allocation.
 Total marks which have
been allocated.
 Along with all these
required guidance, do
mention them the
importance of write down
their names and registration
numbers on quiz paper.

Ethical Note: Guide the students

not use unfair means during
quizzes, it will hurt their learning
and penalty will be imposed.
Home Assignment # 2

Requirements:
 Write down the summary of learned concepts from chapter No.1(material include all
three lectures uptill now)
Expectations from the Students

 At the first hand, students are supposed to read, revise and understand learned concepts in
very detail with help of self studies or by doing group discussion with their classmates of
the given chapter.
 Once they completely understand and memorize the learned concepts of chapter No.1,
now they are supposed to write each concept from that chapter in their own words.
 At this stage they won’t allow themselves to get help from any book, slides or either from
their own notes.
 Copy paste material from any source will be rejected straightforward.
 Though there is not specific requirement for the number of pages for this assignment but
the only requirement is that the given topic should be explained clearly, with attention to
detail. The more comprehensively the topic will be elaborated; the chances will be greater
to score higher marks.

Submission:

 How to Submit: Students submitting this assignment should adhere to the following
guidelines:
1. Students are supposed to develop front page with the detailed information
about their name, registration number, submission day and date along with the
name of their tutor.
2. On the second page they are required to make a tree diagram in which they are
going to cover the detailed information about the headings and subheadings of
the given topics that will being covered in the following assignment.
3. Students are encouraged to write down this assignment in their own
handwriting by using proper paper sheets.
4. Each copy of the assignment must be bound using a single staple at the top left
hand corner. Binding using a plastic folder is not required.
 When to Submit: Students are supposed to submit this assignment in their upcoming
class.
 Grading Rubric:

0–3 3–6 6–8 8 – 10

Poor Average Good Excellent
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not is handwritten. handwritten.
handwritten. handwritten.  All the learned  All the learned concepts
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concepts are learned chapter are covered.
not covered. concepts of covered.  The covered concepts are
 The covered given  The covered enlightened with the
concepts are chapter are concepts are detailed explanation.
not covered. enlightened with  The given explanations
enlightened  The covered the detailed of written concepts are
with the concepts are explanation. showing that students
detailed not  The given have understood the
explanation. enlightened explanations of given concepts correctly.
 The given with the written concepts
explanations detailed are showing that
of written explanation. students haven’t
concepts are  The given understood the
showing that explanations given concepts
students of written correctly.
haven’t concepts are
understood the showing that
given concepts students
correctly. haven’t
understood
the given
concepts
correctly.