IGNOU BSOC-131 - Introduction to Sociology, Latest CBCS Help Book Edition

IGNOU's BAG program for Sociology comprises four semesters. In the first semester, BSOC–131, students are introduced to the nature and scope of sociology and its relationship with other social sciences. BSOC–131 provides insight into the concept of sociology in regards to its relations with political science, psychology, economics, history, and anthropology. The fundamental concepts, like socialization, structure and function, social control, status, community and social groups are also part of this curriculum.

BSOC-131 English Topics Covered

Block 1 - Nature and Scope of Sociology

• Unit 1 - Emergence of Sociology and Social Anthropology

Block 2 - Relationship of Sociology with other Social Sciences

• Unit 1 - Relationship of Sociology with Anthropology
• Unit 2 - Relationship of Sociology with Psychology
• Unit 3 - Relationship of Sociology with History
• Unit 4 - Relationship of Sociology with Economics
• Unit 5 - Relationship of Sociology with Political Science

Block 3 - Basic Concepts

• Unit 1 - Culture and Society
• Unit 2 - Social Groups and Community
• Unit 3 - Organizations and Institutions
• Unit 4 - Status and Role
• Unit 5 - Socialization
• Unit 6 - Structure and Function
• Unit 7 - Social Control and Change

BSOC-131 Hindi Topics Covered

Block 1 - समाजशास्त्र की प्रकृति और क्षेत्र

• Unit 1 - समाजशास्त्र और समाजिक मानव विज्ञान का उद्भव

Block 2 - समाजशास्त्र का अन्य सामाजिक विज्ञानों से संबंध

• Unit 1 - समाजशास्त्र का मानव विज्ञान के साथ संबंध
• Unit 2 - समाजशास्त्र का मनोविज्ञान से संबंध
• Unit 3 - समाजशास्त्र और इतिहास से संबंध
• Unit 4 - समाजशास्त्र का अर्थशास्त्र से संबंध
• Unit 5 - समाजशास्त्र का राजनीति विज्ञान से संबंध

Block 3 - बुनियादी अवधारणाएँ

• Unit 1 - संस्कृति और समाज
• Unit 2 - सामाजिक समूह और समुदाय
• Unit 3 - संगठन और संस्थाएँ
• Unit 4 - प्रस्थिति और भूमिका
• Unit 5 - समाजीकरण
• Unit 6 - संरचना और प्रकार्य
• Unit 7 - सामाजिक नियंत्रण और परिवर्तन

Previous Year Solved Question Papers Included

BSOC-131 English (Total-9, Solved-7, Unsolved-2)

• Sample Paper-I
• Sample Paper-II
• Guess Paper-I
• Guess Paper-II
• December (2020-2022)
• June (2022-2023)

BSOC-131 Hindi (Total-9, Solved-7, Unsolved-2)

• Sample Paper-I
• Sample Paper-II
• Guess Paper-I
• Guess Paper-II
• December (2020-2022)
• June (2022-2023)

BSOC-131 Help Book Details