This document provides an introduction and overview of a course on the Sociology of Youth. The course code is 16B1NHS531 and will be offered in the 6th semester from January to June 2022 for 3 credits. The course aims to help students understand youth culture from various sociological perspectives, examine issues concerning youth, and analyze societal problems related to youth. The syllabus is divided into 7 modules covering topics like youth identities, socialization of youth, and changing perspectives on youth culture. Students will be evaluated through tests, assignments, presentations and participation. Recommended reading materials on the subject are also listed.
2. Course Name- SOCIOLOGY OF YOUTH
Course Code- 16B1NHS531
Credit- 3 (3 lectures per week)
Contact Hours- 3
VI Semester- Even sem 2022
Month- January- June 2022
3. COURSE OUTCOMES
COs COURSE OUTCOMES COGNITIVE LEVELS
C304-
13.1
Understand Youth and youth culture in
sociological perspectives
Understanding (C 2)
C304-
13.2
Explain the ethical, cultural& social issues
concerning Youth
Evaluating(C 5)
C304-
13.3
Understand the relative importance of structure
and agency in shaping young people’s
experiences and life opportunities
Analyzing(C 4)
C304-
13.4
Analyze societal problems related to youth in
the evolving society.
Evaluating(C 5)
4. SYLLABUS
Module No. Title of the Module Topics in the Module No. of Lectures for the
module
1. Introduction to
Youth
Meaning, characteristics,
Challenges faced by Youth,
Youth’s roles and
responsibilities in society
2
2. Youth Culture Concept of Youth Culture
and Role of popular culture
and social media
2
5. Module
No.
Title of the Module Topics in the Module No. of Lectures
for the module
3. Perspectives on
Youth Culture
Functionalist, Conflict, Interactionist
and Feminist Perspective on Youth
Culture, Youth and Gender
3
4. Youth and
Identity
Social divisions: sexuality, rurality,
social identities: subcultural, digital,
Experiences of youth to negotiate
identities in contemporary societies
6
6. Modu
le No.
Title of the
Module
Topics in the Module No. of
Lectures for
the module
5. Socialization of
Youth
Process of Socialization, Agents: role of
family, Community, religion, kin and
neighborhood, Changing social structures in
family, marriage, Youth and changing
identities
6
6. Emerging
problems of
Youth
Role and Value conflicts, Generation Gap,
Career decisions and Unemployment,
Emotional adjustment, Coping with
pressures of living, Unequal Gender norms,
Crime
6
7. Modu
le No.
Title of the
Module
Topics in the Module No. of
Lectures for
the module
7. Changing
perceptive of
Youth and
Youth Culture
in 21st century
Involvement of youth in major decision
making institutions, Post-modernity and
Youth, Youth Unrest
3
Total Lectures 28
8. EVALUATION CRITERIA
COMPONENTS MAXIMUM MARKS
T1 20 (Project based)
T2 20
End Term 35
TA 25 (Presentation, Assignment, attendance, Quiz and
Participation in Tutorials)
Total 100
9. READING MATERIALS
Tyyskä, V. Youth and Society: The long and winding road, 2nd Ed., Canadian Scholars’ Press, Inc. (2008).
White, Rob, Johanna Wyn and Patrizia Albanese. Youth & Society: Exploring the Social Dynamics of Youth
Experience. Don Mills, ON: Oxford University Press, 2011.
Bansal, P. Youth in contemporary India: Images of identity and social change. Springer Science & Business
Media, 2012.
Furlong, Andy. Youth studies: An introduction. Routledge, 2012.
Blossfeld, Hans-Peter, et al., eds. Globalization, uncertainty and youth in society: The losers in a globalizing
world. Routledge, 2006.
Ruhela, Satya Pal, ed. Sociology of the teaching profession in India. National Council of Educational Research
and Training, 1970.
Frith, S. "The sociology of youth. Themes and perspectives in sociology." Ormskirk, Lancashire: Causeway Books
, 1984.
