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Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Sociology
Fall 2011, Spring and Fall 2012-2015, Fall 2018, Spring and Fall 2019, 2020, Fall 2023
Fall 2011, Spring and Fall 2012-2015, Fall 2018, Spring and Fall 2019, 2020, Fall 2023
The ultimate goal of this course is to help students become familiar with sociological perspectives and concepts, enabling them to apply these to understanding the social world. Through the process of gaining a “Sociological Imagination”, the student will acquire the ability to explore our world more critically by recognizing the complexity of human affairs and interactions, and to comprehend the existing relationship between individual experiences and the forces in the larger society that help to shape our actions. We will also examine the global forces that are rapidly reshaping life in societies worldwide.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Analyze how behavior is social, and the relationship of behavior to society and other social structures.
Define key sociological concepts and apply concepts to everyday situations in life.
Describe the logic of scientific research and the use of data in understanding human social life.
Explain the existence and function of social phenomena.
Describe the stratified nature of social structure by race, ethnicity, and gender.
Discuss social change and analyze the impact upon social structures in which it takes place within the global community.
Research Methodology
Research Methodology
Spring and Fall 2012, 2013
Spring and Fall 2012, 2013
This Research Methodology course teaches students the fundamental skills necessary to plan, conduct, analyze, and disseminate rigorous research in business and economics. This course is hands-on and covers the entire research process, from identifying problems and conducting literature reviews to selecting methods (both qualitative and quantitative), designing tools, and collecting data. Students learn how to prepare data, analyze it using industry-standard software (SPSS for quantitative data and NVivo for qualitative data), test hypotheses, and interpret the results. The focus is on learning how to conduct effective research design, act ethically, avoid plagiarism, and communicate results clearly in both written reports and professional presentations. Students will complete their learning by developing and conducting a group research project.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Formulate clear research problems, testable hypotheses, and learn to select appropriate qualitative or quantitative research designs for business and economics settings.
Utilize academic databases to conduct systematic literature reviews and synthesize relevant research, adhering to APA citation guidelines.
Design effective data collection instruments (like surveys and interview schedules/focus group guides) and use the appropriate sampling strategies (probability and non-probability).
Learn qualitative methods, including interviews, focus groups, and case studies, as well as software such as NVivo for coding, thematic analysis, and content analysis.
Learn to use statistical software, such as SPSS, to clean and code data, perform descriptive statistics, create graphs, and cross-tabulate.
Write and structure full research reports that follow academic standards, and give research presentations that are clear and professional.
Social Problems
Social Problems
Spring 2021
Spring 2021
The ultimate goal of this course is to help students become familiar with sociological perspectives and concepts, enabling them to apply these to understanding the social world. Through the process of gaining a “Sociological Imagination”, the student will acquire the ability to explore our world more critically by recognizing the complexity of human affairs and interactions, and to comprehend the existing relationship between individual experiences and the forces in the larger society that help to shape our actions. We will also examine the global forces that are rapidly reshaping life in societies worldwide.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Analyze how behavior is social, and the relationship of behavior to society and other social structures.
Define key sociological concepts and apply concepts to everyday situations in life.
Describe the logic of scientific research and the use of data in understanding human social life.
Explain the existence and function of social phenomena.
Describe the stratified nature of social structure by race, ethnicity, and gender.
Discuss social change and analyze the impact upon social structures in which it takes place within the global community.
Introduction to Gender Studies
Introduction to Gender Studies
Spring 2015
Spring 2015
This class examines gender as a fundamental social structure that shapes people's identities, institutions, and perpetuates social inequalities. Using a sociological perspective, we examine how gender is constructed, maintained, and challenged by institutions (such as politics and education), ideological systems (including patriarchy and sexism), and socialization agents (including family, media, and religion). Students will utilize feminist theories, intersectional frameworks, and global perspectives, including Pakistan's social and political context, to examine issues such as gender mainstreaming, human rights, reproductive justice, and power dynamics. The course ends with a research project that uses gender analysis tools (intersectionality and Moser framework) to address real-world social problems, fostering praxis-oriented sociological understanding.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
Distinguish between sex and gender, and assess how gendered norms and identities are perpetuated by socialization agents.
Examine how patriarchy, sexism, and objectification relate to class, religion, and cultural ideologies by using intersectional frameworks.
Compare the sociohistorical backgrounds of the various feminist waves and evaluate their relevance to contemporary conflicts.
Investigate how human rights regimes, politics, education, and development initiatives either support or exacerbate gender inequality in Pakistan and globally.
Sociology of Development
Sociology of Development
Fall 2014
Fall 2014
This course examines development concepts and issues from sociological perspectives. Through critical evaluations of both macro-level policies and the lived experiences of people in various societies and cultures worldwide, issues such as poverty alleviation, equity, globalization, long-term socioeconomic change, and human well-being will be examined. To provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the issues and processes of global development, the course will also explore the primary theoretical perspectives on the subject.
Course Objectives
Course Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Develop critical thinking skills to analyze the processes, impacts, and responses to development policies and practices across diverse socio-cultural settings.
Discover how sociocultural contexts influence the perception, implementation, and outcomes of development initiatives.
Examine important theories and debates that have shaped and still shape development discourse and practice from a sociological standpoint.
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