Sociology and Culture

Course objective

The objective is to introduce the sociological and cultural foundations of human settlements and architecture, focusing on the human-environment relationship and how social structures, cultural practices and civilizations shape spatial organization and architecture, enabling students to apply these perspectives to Nepali architectural traditions and contemporary practices.

Syllabus at a glance

1. 1Sociology, Society and Human-Environment Relationship
2. 2Social Structure, Institutions and Social Processes
3. 3Culture and Civilization
4. 4Social and Cultural Dimensions of Architecture in Nepal
5. 5Social Change and Modernization
6. 6Applied Study: Socio-Cultural Analysis