HUM101 - PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY L 3 Version No.

: Course Prerequisite: Nil Objectives: Developed with the idea of making the students acquainted with the basic concepts of Psychology as well as Sociology so as to equip them to be better social beings. To help students broaden their view of society beyond their own immediate experience and understand how and why their own experience may be similar or different to the experience of other. Expected Outcome: CONTENTS Unit 1 Description Psychology Science of Psychology Meaning Objectives Schools of Psychology Psycho analysis Behaviorism Humanism Sensation and perception, Emotion and motivation. Cognitive abilities and Intelligence Personality. Applications of Psychology Memory Building and Mind Mapping Stress Management Career Planning and Management Ergonomics Cybernetics Case Studies Social Psychology Nature and Scope Social Psychology and Related disciplines Cultivation and development of human values social changes urbanization westernisation social problems social unrest action child labour gender injustice. Attitudes and Behavior Impression Management Team Work and its success Assertive behaviour Developing positive attitude Case studies Sociology Definition of Sociology subject matter society definition and characteristics social structure social groups social institution culture cultural diversity socialization social rules norms and values Case studies Hours 9 T P C 3

Text Books 1. Clifford T. Morgan, Richard A. King, John R. Weisz, John Schopler Introduction to Psychology, Tata McGraw Hill Edition 7th Edition, 2008. 2. John J. Makionis Sociology, Pearson Education, 10th Editiion, 2008. Reference Books: 1. John J Makionis Sociology- Pearson Education in South Asia : New Delhi 2006 2. Edward E. Smith, Susan Nolen, Hoeksema, Barba Fredickson, Geoffrey R. Lottus Introduction to Psychology, Atkinson & Hilgards 14th Edition, 2008. 3. Shelley E. Taylor, Letitia Anne Peplan, David O. Sears, Social Psychology Pearson Education, 12th Editiion, 2008. Mode of Evaluation: Written Examinations and any of these: Term Paper, Mini Projects, Quiz, Group Discussion, Case Study Analysis, Seminar, Assignments etc. Recommended by the Board of Studies on: 23-02-2010 Date of Approval by the Academic Council: 26-03-2010