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Course Information
1. Name and Code of Course: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY MPU33073/UAPS2003

2. Synopsis: This course aims to introduce students to the study of Sociology so that they will be
better able to understand themselves, and their various situations in life while at the same time,
have a better grasp of the various dynamics of social life.

3. Name(s) of Academic Staff:

Dr M Sultana Alam
Ms Ang Siew Mun
4. Trimester and Year Offered: 3/1 (1/1 or 2/1 for journalism students)
5. Credit Value: 3
6. Pre-requisite/Co-requisite (if any): Nil
7. Couse Classification: Major (for journalism students) / Elective
8. Course Outcomes (CO):
After completing this course, the students should be able to:

CO 1 – Explain and apply the sociological imagination to everyday situations.

CO 2 – Explain the sociological paradigms.
CO 3 – Apply the sociological paradigms to social situations.
CO 4 – Identify the types of social institutions, social influences, social behaviours, and social
policies.
CO 5 – Identify the reasons for social inequalities or social stratification.

9. Mapping of the Course Learning Outcomes to the Programme Learning Outcomes of Bachelor
of Arts (Hons) English Language, Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English Education, Bachelor of
Communication (Hons) Public Relations, Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Advertising,
Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Journalism, Bachelor of Social Science (Hons) Psychology.
Teaching Methods and Assessment:

Programme Learning Outcomes

(PLO)
Teachin
Course Outcomes
P P P P P P P P g Assessment
(CO)
O O O O O O O O Methods
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

CO 1- To explain
and apply the
sociological Assignment1
Lecture/
imagination to √ & Final
Tutorial
everyday examination
situations

CO 2– To explain
Assignment2
the sociological Lecture/
√ & Final
paradigms. Tutorial
examination
CO 3 – To apply
the sociological
Lecture/ Final
paradigms to √
Tutorial Examination
social situations

CO 4 – To identify
Presentation
the types of social Lecture/
√ & final
institutions, social Tutorial
examination
influences, social

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 behaviours, and
social policies

CO 5- To identify
the reasons for
Lecture
social inequalities Final
√ /
or social Examination
stratification Tutorial

TOTAL 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 0

Note: The above-mentioned PO-MQF LOD mapping is as follows:

PO1-MQF LOD1: Knowledge; PO2-MQF LOD2: Practical Skills; PO3-MQF LOD3- Social Skills
& Responsibilities; PO4-MQF LOD4: Values, Attitudes & Professionalism; PO5-MQF LOD5:
Communication, Leadership & Team Skills; PO6-MQF LOD 6: Problem-Solving & Scientific
Skills; PO7-MQF LOD7: Information Management & Lifelong Learning Skills & PO8-MQF LOD8:
Managerial & Entrepreneurial Skills.

Indicate the primary causal link between the CLO and PLO by ticking “√” the appropriate box.

10. Transferable Skills (if applicable):

(Skills learned in the course of study which can be useful and utilized in other settings)
Transferable Skills Yes No
TS 1: Analyse and interpret data, and present results in the most appropriate way. x
TS 2: To develop numeracy skills x
TS 3: Use Information Technology effectively. x
TS 4: Use creativity and innovation in problem solving. x
TS 5: Develop confidence and leadership skills x
TS 6: Understand the importance of teamwork, leadership skills, and effective time x
management.
TS 7: To develop written and communication skills. x
TS 8: To develop presentation skills. x
TS 9: To have time management skills. x
TS 10: To develop research skills. x
TS 11: Analyze and make decisions. x
TS 12: Identify problems and provide solutions. x
TS 13: Delegate, persuade and lead. x
TS 14: Plan and organize projects and/or people. x
TS 15: Assess performance and train others. x
TS 16: Observe and evaluate things and/or people. x
TS 17: Synthesize data and concepts x
11. Distribution of Student Learning Time (SLT):

Teaching and Learning Activities

Guided Learning Guided
(F2F) Learning Independant Total
Course Content Outline CLO
(NF2F) Learning SLT
L T P O eg: e- (NF2F)
Learning
Topic 1: Introduction
• Sociology
1, 2, 3 2 1 4 7
• Sociological Research
• Sociological Imagination
Topic 2: Groups and Social
1, 2, 3 14 7 28 49
Influences

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 • Culture
• Socialisation
• Social Interaction and Social
Structure
• Groups and Organisations
• Social Control and Deviance
Topic 3: Gender and Identity
• Gender
• Sexuality
• Gender Identity 3,5 4 2 8 14
• Marriage and
• Family
• Religion
Topic 4: Social Inequalities and
Minority
• Stratification
• Social Mobility and
3, 4 4 2 8 14
• Inequality
• Race and Ethnicity
• Communities and
Population
Topic 5: Health, Education and
Social Issues
• Global Analysis of Health
and Social Diversity
• Issues related to Health
and Population such as
AIDS, Smoking, Population
3, 4 2 1 4 7
Growth, etc • Development
of Education
a) School choice
b) Home-schooling
c) Lifelong Learning
• Social Diversity in
Education
Topic 6: Social Behaviour and
Social Change
• Collective Behaviour and
Its Forms
a) Panics
b) Crowds 3, 4 2 1 4 7
c) Fashions
d) Rumours
e) Public Opinion
f) Social Movements Global
• Analysis of Social Change
Total Notional Hour 28 14 56 98

Percentage Total
Continuous Assessment CLO F2F NF2F
(%) SLT
Assignment 1 1 20 2 2 4
Assignment 2 2 20 2 2 4
Presentation 4 10 2 2 4

Percentage Total
Final Assessment CLO F2F NF2F
(%) SLT
Final Exam 1,2, 3, 4
50 2 8 10
&5

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 GRAND TOTAL SLT 120

** Please tick (√) if this course is Latihan Industri/ Clinical Placement/ Practicum/ WBL using
2-week, 1 credit formula

L= Lecture; T= Tutorial; P=Practical; O=Others; F2F= Face to Face; NF2F= Non Face to Face

12. Special Requirement or Resources to Deliver the Course (e.g., software, nursery, computer lab,
simulation room):

13. Main References:

1. Henslin, J.M. (2014). Sociology: A Down-To-Earth Approach (11th ed.). Essex, England:
Pearson Education Limited.
2. Macionis, J.J. (2015). Sociology (15th ed.). New Jersey: Pearson Education.
Additional References:
1. Browne, K. (2015). Sociology for AQA Volume 1: AS and 1-st Year A Level (5th ed.)
Cambridge: Polity Press.
2. Browne, K., Blundell, J., Law, P. & Whalley, M. (2014). Sociology for A2 AQA (2nd ed.).
Cambridge: Polity Press.
3. Ferrante, J. (2013). Sociology: A global perspective. (8th ed.) Belmont, USA: Wadsworth.
4. Giddens, A. & Sutton, P.W. (2013). Sociology (7th ed.). Cambridge: Polity Press.
5. Haralambos, M., Holborn, M., Chapman, S., & Moore, S. (2013). Sociology: Themes
and perspectives. (8th ed.). London: Harper Collins Publishers.
6. Kornblum, W. & Smith, C.D. (2012). Sociology in a changing world (9thed.). Belmont,
USA: Wadsworth.
7. Ritzer, G.F. (2015). Introduction to Sociology (2nd ed.) London: SAGE Publications.
8. Samovar, L.A. & Porter, R.E., McDaniel, E.R. & Roy, C.S. (2013). Communication
between cultures (8th ed.). Boston, USA: Wadsworth.
9. Samovar, L.A., Porter, R.E., McDaniel, E.R. &Roy, C.S. (2015). Intercultural
Communication: A reader (14th ed.). Boston, USA: Cengage Learning.
10. Schaefer, R.T. (2011). Sociology Matters (6th ed.). New York: McGraw Hill Education.
11. Thio, A. (2009). Sociology: A Brief Introduction (7th ed.) Boston: Pearson.
14. Other Additional Information: Nil.
15. Date of Senate Approval: 03/05/2018

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