Chapter 5

Course Design Committee

This section provides information about the academic and editorial team responsible for designing and developing the curriculum for the subject 'Introductory Sociology' at Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, Kota. It lists the members of the course design committee, including the Chairperson, Convener, and other academic contributors from various universities and colleges. The section also mentions the editors and authors who contributed to the writing and editing of the study material. This background ensures the credibility and scholarly rigor of the content provided in the textbook.

• Lists the academic committee responsible for the curriculum.
• Includes Chairperson, Convener, and subject experts from various institutions.
• Mentions editors and authors of the textbook.
• Highlights the collaborative effort in developing the study material.
• 📌 Course Design Committee: A group of academic experts responsible for developing and reviewing the curriculum and study materials.

Unit Structure and Syllabus Overview

This section outlines the structure of the textbook, dividing it into three main parts (Khanda/Sections) and listing the units (Ikai) covered in each. The first part introduces the origin, development, and subject matter of sociology, its nature, its relationship with other social sciences, and methodological approaches. The second part covers core sociological concepts such as society, community, culture, institution, status, role, groups, norms, and values. The third part discusses major social processes, social stratification, socialization, social control, social change, and theories of social change. Each unit is assigned specific page numbers, providing a roadmap for the entire course.

• Textbook is divided into three main sections.
• Each section contains multiple units covering specific sociological themes.
• Units address both foundational concepts and advanced topics.
• Page numbers for each unit are specified for easy navigation.
• 📌 Unit: A specific topic or chapter within the textbook.
• 📌 Syllabus: The outline of topics and concepts to be covered in the course.