This document outlines an introductory sociology course at the International Islamic University Malaysia. The 3-credit, undergraduate course introduces students to fundamental concepts and perspectives in sociology. It covers topics like sexuality, aging, health, and social movements. Assessment includes a midterm exam, coursework, and final exam. The course objectives are to create awareness of sociology as a discipline, expose students to major concepts, discuss its historical development, and understand social change. Students will learn to analyze social behavior sociologically and discuss contemporary issues critically.

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INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA
COURSE OUTLINE
Kulliyyah Islamic RevealedKnowledge and Human Sciences
Department Sociology and Anthropology
Programme BHSc. (Sociology and Anthropology)
Course Title Introduction to Sociology
Course Code SOCA 1010
Status Core
Level Undergraduate
Credit Hours 3
Contact Hours 3
Pre-requisites
(if any)
Nil
Co-requisites
(if any)
Nil
Instructional
Strategies
Content-based teaching, Task-based teaching
Course Assessment
LO Method %
1, 2 Mid-Term Exam 30
1, 2 Coursework 30
1, 2, 3 Final Examination
40
Instructor(s)
Br. Khairulanuar bin Abd Rahman (Coordinator)
Dr. Rohaiza Rokis
Dr. Norasikin bt Basir
SemesterOffered Semester 2, 2015/2016
Course Synopsis
This introductory course on sociology seeks to provide preliminary knowledge
of sociology in general. It is hence a prerequisite for those wanting to specialize
or major in sociology. As the name suggests, the course discusses various
fundamental issues related to this academic discipline as a scientific study of
society. Introduction to sociology is an attempt to define the scope of study
engaged by sociologists. Since sociological study is too broad and almost

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limitless, this course is hoped to present an overall impression of its coverage,
objectives, goal, status, history and major concerns as reflected in the following
objectives and course outline.
Course Objectives
The objectives of the course are:
1. To create an awareness among students the significance of the status and
the role of sociology as a social science discipline
2. To expose students to major fundamental concepts of sociology
3. To gain knowledge of the historical development of this subject
4. Allowing students to understand the nature and processes of social change
and development that occur in society
5. To allow students to be familiar with the sociological approach in
understanding analysing different patterns of behaviour in society
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course students should be able to:
1. Perceive different patterns of social behaviour in society sociologically
2. Employ some basic or fundamental concepts of sociology in discussing
diverse contemporary social issues in society
3. Be analytical, and critical in dealing with various issues in the community
or society
Content Outlines
Weeks Topics Tasks/Readings
1, 2, 3 Introduction: Perspective and Theory
 Defining main concepts
 Sociological perspectives
o Sociological imagination by C. Wright
Mills
o Peter Berger’s sociological perspective
 The origins of sociology
 Sociological theory
o Structural-functional paradigm
o Conflict paradigm
o Symbolic-interaction paradigm
Henslin (2014): Chapter 1
Kendall (2011): Chapter 1
Macionis (2014): Chapter 1
4, 5, 6 Sexuality: Attitudes to Orientation
 Defining main concepts
 Understanding Sexuality
 Sexual Orientation
 Sexual issues and Controversies
Henslin (2014): Chapter 11
Kendall (2011): Chapter 11
Macionis (2014): Chapter 8
7, 8, 9 The Elderly: Inequality and The Life Course
 Growing old: Biology and culture
 Transitions and Challenges of Aging
 Theories of Aging
 The Rights of the Elderly: Islamic Perspective
Henslin (2014): Chapter 13
Kendall (2011): Chapter 12
Macionis (2014): Chapter 5
10, 11 Health
 Defining main concepts
 Health: Issues and Challenges
 The Medical Establishment
 Theories of health and Medicine
Henslin (2014): Chapter 19
Kendall (2011): Chapter 18
Macionis (2014): Chapter 18
12, 13, 14 Collective Behaviour and Social Movements Henslin (2014): Chapter 21

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 Defining main concepts
 Dispersed Collectivities: Mass Behaviour
 Social Movements
Kendall (2011): Chapter 20
Macionis (2014): Chapter 23
References Required
Henslin, J. (2014). Sociology Down to earth Approach. (11th edition). : Essex: Pearson
Education.
Kendall, D. (2011). Sociology in Our Times. (8th edition.) Belmont, CA: Wadsworth
cengage Learning.
Macionis, John J. (2014). Sociology (14th edition). New Jersey: Prentice Hall Inc.
Recommended
Renzetti, C. M. and Daniel, J.C. (2000). Living Sociology (2nd edition). Boston: Allyn
and Bacon.
Scahefer, Richard T. (2001). Sociology (7th edition). New Jersey: McGraw Hill.
Tischler, Henry L. (2002). Introduction to Sociology (7th edition). United Kingdom:
Wadsworth Thomson Learning
Berger, Peter L. (1963). Invitation to Sociology: A Humanistic Perspective. United
Kingdom: Penguin Books: 11-36.
Mills, C. Wright, (1978) [1959]. The Sociological Imagination. New York: Oxford
University Press: 9-32.