CBSE Class 11 Sociology Syllabus 2024-25 (PDF Download)

Units

No. of periods

Marks

A

Introducing Sociology

1. Sociology, Society and its relationship with other Social Science disciplines

18

10

2. Terms, concepts and their use in Sociology

16

10

3. Understanding Social Institutions

20

12

4. Culture and Socialization

16

12

Total

70

44

B

Understanding Society

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

20

12

9. Introducing Western Sociologists

20

12

10. Indian Sociologists

20

12

Total

60

36

Total

130

80

Project Work

40

20

A.

INTRODUCING SOCIOLOGY

44 Marks

Unit 1

Sociology, Society and its Relationship with other Social Sciences

· Introducing Society: Individuals and collectivities. Pluralities and Inequalities among societies.

· Introducing Sociology: Emergence. Nature and Scope.

· Relationship with other Social Science disciplines

18 Periods

Unit 2

Terms, Concepts and their use in Sociology

· Social Groups and Society

· Social Stratification

· Status and Role

· Society & Social Control

16 Periods

Unit 3

Understanding Social Institutions

· Family, Marriage and Kinship

· Work & Economic Life

· Political Institutions

· Religion as a Social Institution

· Education as a Social Institution

20 Periods

Unit 4

Culture and Socialization

· Defining Culture

· Dimensions of Culture

· Socialization

· Agencies of Socialisation & Sociology

16 Periods

B.

UNDERSTANDING SOCIETY

36 Marks

Unit 7

Social Change and Social Order in Rural and Urban Society

· Social Change: Types, Causes and Consequences

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

· Concepts: Village, Town and City

· Social Order and Social Change in Rural and Urban Areas

20 Periods

Unit 9

Introducing Western Sociologists

· The Context of Sociology

· Karl Marx on Class Conflict

· Emile Durkheim : Division of Labour in society

· Max Weber: Interpretive Sociology, Ideal Type & Bureaucracy

20 Periods

Unit 10

Indian Sociologists

· 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

20 Periods

PROJECT WORK

Periods: 40

Max. Marks: 20

A. Project undertaken during the academic year at school level

1. Introduction -2 Marks

2. Statement of Purpose – 2 Marks

3. Research Question – 2 Marks

4. Methodology – 3 Marks

5. Data Analysis – 4 Marks

6. Conclusion – 2 Marks

15 Marks

B. Viva – based on the project work

05 Marks

S. No.

Competencies

Total Marks

Weightage (%)

1

Knowledge & understanding

Exhibit memory of previously learned material by recalling facts, terms, basic concepts, and answers. Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by

organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas

30

37.5%

2

Application of Knowledge and Concepts

Solve problems to new situations by applying acquired knowledge, facts, techniques and rules in a different way. Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations

Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria.

32

40%

3

Formulate, Analyse , Evaluate & Create Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.

18

22.5%

Total

80

100%