| These are ten primary
course themes that can be used to reflect on the
integration of the issues raised in exploring six
different social sciences and their relevance to our
thinking about society. 1. Issues of
methodology
a). Collection, classification and interpretation of data
b). Systematic and broad analysis
c). Valid hypotheses
d). Research ethics
2. The development of human identity
Does the individual identity depend upon the social
process? How can the individual influence the society?
3. Linkages between technology and society. How does
technology influence societal institutions
(bureaucracies, the church etc.)?
4. Linkages between technology and the individual.
5. The influence and value of ideas, philosophy and
religion.
6. The issue of ideology? What is ideology? Is it a
philosophy or a blueprint for action?
7. Relationship between resources and society on
population growth, urbanization process, development of
social stratification, and economic development.
8. Does a collective past give value to our lives? Can we
control our collective present? Can we shape our
collective future? What is the role of social science in
this process?
9. What elements make the social sciences valid areas of
study?
10. What is the value of prediction?
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