CBSE Curriculum for Senior School Certificate Examination (XI-XII) Sociology 2018-19

SOCIOLOGY (Code No. 039) CBSE

2018-19

Rationale

Sociology is introduced as an elective subject at the senior secondary stage. The syllabus is designed to help learners to reflect on what they hear and see in the course of everyday life and develop a constructive attitude towards society in change; to equip a learner with concepts and theoretical skills for the purpose. The curriculum of Sociology at this stage should enable the learner to understand dynamics of human behaviour in all its complexities and manifestations. The learners of today need answers and explanations to satisfy the questions that arise in their minds while trying to understand social world. Therefore, there is a need to develop an analytical approach towards the social structure so that they can meaningfully participate in the process of social change. There is scope in the syllabus not only for interactive learning, based on exercises and project work but also for teachers and students

to jointly innovate new ways of learning.

· Sociology studies society. The child’s familiarity with the society in which she /he lives in makes

the study of Sociology a double edged experience. At one level Sociology studies institutions such as family and kinship, class, caste and tribe religion and region- contexts with which children are familiar of, even if differentially. For India is a society which is varied both horizontally and vertically. The effort in the books will be to grapple overtly with this both as a source of strength and as a site for interrogation.

· Significantly the intellectual legacy of Sociology equips the discipline with a plural perspective that overtly engages with the need for defamiliarization, to unlearn and question the given. This interrogative and critical character of Sociology also makes it possible to understand both other cultures as well as relearn about one’s own culture.

· This plural perspective makes for an inbuilt richness and openness that not too many other disciplines in practice share. From its very inception Sociology has had mutually enriching and contesting traditions of an interpretative method that openly takes into account ‘subjectivity’ and causal explanations that pay due importance to establishing causal correspondences with considerable sophistication. Not surprisingly its field work tradition also entails large scale survey methods as well as a rich ethnographic tradition. Indeed Indian sociology, in particular has bridged this distinction between what has often been seen as distinct approaches of Sociology and social anthropology. The syllabus provides ample opportunity to make the child familiar with the excitement of field work as well as its theoretical significance for the very discipline of Sociology.

· The plural legacy of Sociology also enables a bird’s eye view and a worm’s eye view of the society the child lives in. This is particularly true today when the local is inextricably defined and shaped by macro global processes.

· The syllabus proceeds with the assumption that gender as an organizing principle of society cannot be treated as an add on topic but is fundamental to the manner that all chapters shall be dealt with.

· The chapters shall seek for a child centric approach that makes it possible to connect the lived reality of children with social structures and social processes that Sociology studies.

· A conscious effort will be made to build into the chapters a scope for exploration of society that makes learning a process of discovery. A way towards this is to deal with sociological concepts not as givens but a product of societal actions humanly constructed and therefore open to

questioning.

Objectives

· To enable learners to relate classroom teaching to their outside environment.

· To introduce them to the basic concepts of Sociology that would enable them to observe and interpret social life.

· To be aware of the complexity of social processes.

· To appreciate diversity in Indian society and the world at large.

· To build the capacity of students to understand and analyze the changes in contemporary Indian society.

SOCIOLOGY (Code No. 039)

CLASS–XI (2018-19)

One Paper Theory 3 Hours

Max. Marks 80

Unitwise Weightage

Units

Periods

Marks

Introducing Sociology

1. Sociology, Society and its relationship with other Social Sciences

2. Basic Concepts & their use in Sociology

3. Understanding Social Institutions

4. Culture and Socialization

5. Doing Sociology: Research Methods

Total

Understanding Society

6. Social Structure, Stratification and Social Processes in Society

7. Social Change and Social Order in Rural and Urban Society

8. Environment and Society

9. Introducing Western Sociologists

10. Indian Sociologists

Total

200

CLASS–XI

Practical Examination

40 Periods

Max. Marks 20

Time allotted : 3hrs

Unitwise Weightage

A. Project (under

taken during the academic year at school level)

i. Statement

of the purpose
10 marks

ii. Methodolo

gy / Technique

iii. Conclusion

Viva – based on the project work

02 marks

Research design Steps of research (e.g. observation, interview, content analysis) to be explained to student and questions accordingly raised.
i.   Overall format
ii   Research Question/Hypothesis
iii. Choice of technique
iv. Detailed procedure for implementation of technique
v.   Limitations of the above technique

1 mark
1 mark
2 marks
2 marks
2 marks

Total

20 Marks

INTRODUCING SOCIOLOGY

40 Marks

Unit 1: Sociology, Society and its Relationship with other Social Sciences

20 Periods

§ Introducing Society: Individuals and collectivities. Plural Perspectives

§ Introducing Sociology: Emergence. Nature and Scope. Relationship to other disciplines

Unit 2: Basic Concepts and their use in Sociology 20 Periods

§ Social Groups & Society

§ Status and Role

§ Social Stratification

§ Society & Social Control

Unit 3: Understanding Social Institutions 22 Periods

§ Family, Marriage and Kinship

§ Work & Economic Life

§ Political Institutions

§ Religion as a Social Institution

§ Education as a Social Institution

Unit 4: Culture and Socialization 18 Periods

§ Culture, Values and Norms

§ Dimensions of Culture

§ Socialization: Conformity, Conflict and the Shaping of Personality

Unit 5: Doing Sociology: Research Methods 20 Periods

§ Objectivity and Subjectivity

§ Methods: Participant Observation, Survey

§ Tools and Techniques: Observation, Interview, Questionnaire

§ The Significance of Field Work in Anthropology and Sociology

UNDERSTANDING SOCIETY

40 Marks

Unit 6: Social Structure, Stratification and Social Processes in Society

22 Periods

· Social Structure

· Social Stratification: Class, Caste, Gender

· Social Processes: Cooperation, Competition, Conflict

Unit 7: Social Change and Social Order in Rural and Urban Society 22 Periods

· Social Change: Types; Causes and Consequences

· Social Order: Domination, Authority and Law; Contestation, Crime and Violence

· Village, Town and City: Changes in Rural and Urban Society

Unit 8: Environment and Society 16 Periods

· Ecology and Society

· Environmental Crises and Social Responses

· Sustainable Development

Unit 9: Introducing Western Sociologists 20 Periods

· Karl Marx on Class Conflict

· Emile Durkheim: Division of Labour

· Max Weber: Interpretive Sociology, Ideal Type and Bureaucracy

Unit 10: Indian Sociologists 20 Periods

· G.S. Ghurye on Caste and Race

· D.P. Mukherjee on Tradition and Change

· A.R. Desai on the State

· M.N. Srinivas on the Village

QUESTION PAPER DESIGN 2018-19

SOCIOLOGY Code No. 039 Class – XI

TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

S.
No.

Typology of Questions

Learning           Very            Short           Long          Total          % Outcomes         Short           Answer        Answer      Marks         Wei and Testing      Answer        (SA)             (LA)
Competencie    (VSA)           (4 Marks)     (6
s                       (2 Marks)                         Marks)

ghtage

Remembering-(Knowledge
based simple recall questions, to know specific facts, terms, concepts, principles, or theories; identify, define, or recite information)

Reasoning
Analytical Skills Critical Thinking Skills, etc.

30%

Understanding- (Comprehension- to be familiar with meaning and to understand conceptually, compare, contrast, explain, paraphrase, or interpret information)

Application – (Use abstract
information in concrete situation, to apply knowledge to new situations, use given content to interpret a situation, provide an example, or solve a problem)

25%

High Order Thinking Skills – (Analysis & Synthesis – Classify, compare, contrast, or differentiate between different pieces of information, organise and
/or integrate unique pieces of information from a variety of sources)

Evaluation – (Appraise,
judge and /or justify the worth of a decision or outcome or to predict outcomes)

–

10%

Total

14×2=28 7×4=28 4×

6=24 80

(25) 100

20%

15%

SOCIOLOGY (Code No. 039)

CLASS–XII (2018-19)

One Paper Theory Marks 80

Unitwise Weightage 3 hours

Units

Periods

Marks

Indian Society

1. Introducing Indian Society

Non-evaluative

2. The Demographic Structure of Indian Society

3. Social Institutions-Continuity and Change

4. Market as a Social Institution

5. Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion

6. Challenges of Cultural Diversity

7. Suggestions for Project Work

Non-evaluative

Total

Change and Development in Indian Society

8. Structural Change

9. Cultural Change

10. The Story of Indian Democracy

11. Change and Development in Rural Society

12. Change and Development in Industrial Society

13. Globalization and Social Change

14. Mass Media and Communications

15. Social Movements

Total

200

Practical Examination

Class – XII

40 Periods

Max. Marks: 20 Time allotted : 3 Hrs

Unitwise Weightage

Project (undertaken during the academic year at school level)
i. Statement of the purpose
ii. Methodology / Technique
iii. Conclusion

10 marks

Viva – based on the project work

02 marks

Research design

08 marks

i. Overall format

ii Research Question/Hypothesis

iii. Choice of technique

iv. Detailed procedure for implementation of technique

v. Limitations of the above technique

B & C to be administered on the day of the external examination

Total

20 Marks

A. INDIAN SOCIETY

32 Marks

Uni

t 1: Introducing Indian Society

10 Periods

· Colonialism, Nationalism, Class and Community

Unit 2: The Demographic Structure of the Indian Society 10 Periods

· Theories and concepts in demography

· Rural-Urban Linkages and Divisions

Unit 3: Social Institutions: Continuity and Change 12 Periods

· The Caste System

· Family and Kinship

Unit 4: Market as a Social Institution 10 Periods

§ Sociological perspectives on markets and the economy

§ Globalization – Interlinking of Local, Regional, National and International Markets

Unit 5: Patterns of Social Inequality and Exclusion 20 Periods

· Caste Prejudice, Scheduled Castes and Other Backward Classes

· Marginalization of Tribal Communities

· The Struggle for Women’s Equality

· The struggles of the Differently Abled

Unit 6: The Challenges of Cultural Diversity 20 Periods

§ Cultural communities and the nation state

§ Problems of Communalism, Regionalism and Casteism

§ The Nation state, religion related issues and identities

§ Communalism, secularism and the nation state

§ State and Civil Society

Unit 7: Suggestions for Project Work 16 Periods

B. CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA 48 Marks

Unit 8: Structural Change 10 Periods

· Colonialism, Industrialization, Urbanization

Unit 9:

Cultural Change

12 Periods

· Modernization, Westernization, Sanskritisation, Secularization

· Social Reform Movements and Laws

Unit 10:

The Story of Indian Democracy

16 Periods

· The Constitution as an instrument of Social Change

· Panchayati Raj and the Challenges of Social Transformation

· Parties, Pressure Groups and Democratic Politics

Unit 11:

Change and Development in Rural Society

10 Periods

· Land Reforms, Green Revolution and Emerging Agrarian society

· Agrarian Structure : Caste & class in Rural India

· Land Reforms

· Green revolution and its social consequences

· Transformation in Rural Society

· Globalization, Liberalization and Rural Society

Unit 12:

Change and Development in Industrial Society

14 Periods

· From Planned Industrialization to Liberalization

· Getting a Job

· Work Processes

Unit 13:

Globalisation and Social Change

10 Periods

· Dimensions of Globalization

Unit 14:

Mass Media and Communication

14 Periods

· Types of Mass Media: Radio, Television and Print Media

· Changing Nature of Mass Media

Unit 15: Social Movements 18 Periods

§ Theories and Classification of Social Movements

§ Class-Based Movements: Workers, Peasants

§ Caste-Based Movements: Dalit Movement, Backward Castes, Trends in Upper Caste Responses

§ Women’s Movements in Independent India

§ Tribal Movements

§ Environmental Movements

CBSE Prescribed Books:

1. Introducing Sociology, Class XI, Published by NCERT

2. Understanding Society, Class XI, Published by NCERT

3. Indian Society, Class XII, Published by NCERT

4. Social Change and Development in India, Class XII, published by NCERT

CBSE QUESTION PAPER DESIGN 2018-19

SOCIOLOGY Code No. 039 Class – XII

TIME: 3 Hours Max. Marks: 80

S.
No.

Typology of Questions

ghtage

Remembering-(Knowledge
based simple recall questions, to know specific facts, terms, concepts, principles, or theories; identify, define, or recite information)

Reasoning
Analytical Skills Critical Thinking Skills, etc.

30%

Understanding- (Comprehension- to be familiar with meaning and to understand conceptually, compare, contrast, explain, paraphrase, or interpret information)

Application – (Use abstract
information in concrete situation, to apply knowledge to new situations, use given content to interpret a situation, provide an example, or solve a problem)

25%

Evaluation – (Appraise,
judge and /or justify the worth of a decision or outcome or to predict outcomes)

–

10%

Total

14×2=28 7×4=28 4×

6=24 80

(25) 100

20%

15%

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