Course Outcomes

Course No. PSSOTC101                                          

Title: Classical Sociological Tradition

Objective: Classical Sociological Tradition exemplifies the foundation of Sociology as a discipline. It provides the students with an understanding of the seminal ideas of classical social thinkers as well as familiarizes them with their contribution to the emergence and growth of Sociology.

Course Outcome: 

• It equips the students with the fundamental concepts of sociology
• It helps them understand the contribution of classical sociologists. 
• It provides theoretical as well as methodological inputs to the learners.
• It enriches the sociological knowledge of the students.

 

Course No. PSSOTC102                                            

Title: Understanding Indian Society

Objective: Understanding Indian Society is a challenging task given its complex institutional and social practices embedded in its structure and function. This course introduces the students to the concepts, institutions and organization of Indian society by analyzing their linkages and the complex social and cultural processes of Contemporary India.

Course Outcomes:

• This course would provide concepts and perspectives to analyze Indian society. 
• This course helps them to understand the historical roots of sociology in India and of India. 
• It helps students to understand the growth and development of Sociology in India.

 

Course No. PSSOTC103                                            

Title: Sociology of Family, Kinship and Marriage

Objective: To familiarize the students with the social importance of Family and kinship structure and the types of networks of relationships created by genealogical links of marriage and other social ties. The course also intends to make the students understand the study of kinship systems in different ethnographic settings. It would also provide exposure to the students to different approaches, issues and debates in kinship, marriage and family studies.

Course Outcomes: 

• It will equip the students with the historical evolution of kinship, family and marriage.
• It will help students develop analytical perspectives relevant to understanding kinship
• It will guide students to understand the coexistence of multiple perspectives in the study of family, marriage and kinship
• It will help them comprehend the impact of modernity on recasting marriage, family and kinship

Course No. PSSOTC104                                         

Title: Social Stratification & Mobility

Objective: The paper aims to familiarize the students with the meaning, elements, forms and theories of Social Stratification. Social stratification implies unequal placement of groups in terms of position, rewards, assets and power. Social mobility is a process of change in society. Besides understanding the conceptual and theoretical framework, students will be made to understand the nature, types, forms and dimensions of Social Stratification and related concepts of Social Mobility.

Course outcomes:

• It will help students learn about the socio-historical context of stratification 
• It will equip them with theoretical concerns and contemporary issues related to inequalities and their forms.
• It will inculcate in them an interdisciplinary approach to the study of society.
• It will sensitize students to various sociological aspects of inequality providing ample scope for applied research.
• It will help them understand the relevance of caste, race and ethnic identities in the contemporary world.

 

Course No. PSSOTC201                                             

Title: Methodology of Social Sciences

Objective: The course intends to acquaint the students with the Methodology, Scientific Methods and tools in Social Research besides training them to collect data (both quantitative and qualitative) thus teaching them the skill of researching them. It further helps to train the students of Sociology in basic methods which apply to sociological problems and data analysis.

Course Outcomes:

• It will provide an orientation to the fundamentals of the research methodology and methods of social sciences. 
• It will help to adopt a scientific outlook and approach to logical inquiries of social issues.
• It will make learners rational and logical human beings. 
• It will also offer employment opportunities to the learners in the NGOs and Research Institutes.

 

 

Course No. PSSOTC202                                             

Title: Sociological Theory

Objective: This course is intended to introduce the students to the substantive, theoretical and methodological issues which have shaped Sociological thinking in the latter half of the 20th century, and which continue to concern the practitioners of Sociology today. The main focus of this course will be on structural, functional, conflict and interactionist theories.

Course Outcome:

• It will help the students to understand the basic nature of sociological theories. 
• It will enhance the in-depth sociological knowledge of the learners. 
• It will provide the fundamental insights to support modern and post-modern sociological theories.  

 

Course No. PSSOTC203                                     

Title: Environment and Sustainable Development

Objective: The course aims to provide the students with a conceptual, theoretical and empirical background to the issues of Environment and Sustainable Development. The course seeks to understand the emergence of sustainable development, environmentalism and environmental movements from theoretical and conceptual perspectives.

Course Outcomes:

• It will help students develop knowledge, skills, values, and a strong concern for the environment.
• It will motivate them to actively participate in environmental improvement and protection. 
• It will develop their understanding of natural resources, their distribution and uses.
• It will guide them to be responsible citizens and good Samaritans. 

 

Course No. PSSOTC204                                             

Title: Sociology of Change and Development

Objective: Social change has always been a central concern of sociological study. The objective of the course is to introduce the changes that have taken place in the Social Structure, Cultural values and Institutions in India. The course is designed to provide a conceptual and theoretical understanding of social change and development as it has emerged in sociological writings. The course focuses on issues of social development in modern India, social development of disadvantaged groups and current debates in modern India.

Course Outcomes:

• It will help learners understand the significance of social development
• It will develop their ability to critically engage with contemporary transformation
• It will facilitate their theoretical and wholesome thinking about development.

Course No. PSSOTC301                                         

Title: Contemporary Sociological Theory

Objective: This course is intended to introduce the students to the substantive, theoretical and methodological issues which have shaped sociological thinking in the latter half of the 20th century. The main focus of this course is on Phenomenology, Ethnomethodology, Neo- Functionalism and neo-marxism and some current trends like Post Structuralism, & Post Modernism.

Course Outcomes:

• It will help students understand contemporary sociological theories and related thinkers. 
• It will help them establish link between theory and research.
• It will help them understand the relation between classical and contemporary sociology.
• It will help them use the theoretical structure in the context of social reality.

 

Course No. PSSOTC302                                          

Title: Statistics and Methods in Social Research

Objective: The course intends to familiarize the students with the Scientific Methods and tools in Social Research. The main focus of this course is to acquaint the students with basic statistical methods which apply to Sociological problems and data analysis. It also intends to train the students with the different computer applications and their use in the Research.

Course Outcomes:

• It makes students familiar with different data collection tools
• It enhances their skill in data collection and analysis
• It helps them undertake independent social research                                            

 

Course No. PSSOTC303      

Title: Perspectives on Indian Society

Objective: The thrust of this paper is to acquaint the students with the Sociology of India. It deals with the emergence and understanding of Indian Society, the theoretical underpinnings of the complexity of society and also the whole discourse contextualizing Sociology in and for India.

Course Outcomes:

• It introduces students to the various social institutions of India. 
• It enables them to critically examine the different discourses on social institutions in India. 
• It help them to conceptualise intersection of different groups in India.
• It enhances appreciation for diversity and an empathetic understanding for marginalised sections in society. 
• It equips them with the knowledge of Indian sociologists.

 

Course No. PSSOTE 304                                           

Title: Gender & Society

Objective:  The objective of this course is to trace the evolution of Gender as a category of social analysis and the major debates that have emerged related to it. This course aims to sensitize and familiarise the students with different theoretical feminist perspectives on women and gender issues in Indian society.

Course Outcome:

• It helps students understand gender as a social construction. 
• It enhances their fundamental understanding of gender relations in society
• It fosters their understanding of gender inequality and its structural foundation.
• It sensitises them to explore the intersectionalities within gender questions.

 

Course No. PSSOTE305                                                     

Title: Sociology of Religion

Objective: This paper aims to familiarise the students with religious practices and beliefs in various human cultures to consider the main sociological theories of religion and to analyze the various types of religious organizations in different societies. The course also intends to introduce students to the religions of India and their main components.

Course Outcome:

• It guides them to use the sociological imagination in the study of religion and spirituality. 
• It helps them to comprehend cross-cultural differences in religions across the world. 
• It enhances their knowledge of the role of religion as a form of social identity.

 

Course No. PSSOTE306                                                                    

Title: Crime, Law & Society

Objective: The paper aims to familiarize the students with the interdisciplinary understanding of Crime, Law and society. The legal system is a reflection of society as all laws emanate from society and are applied in society. Students shall be exposed to current debates on the treatment of offenders, increasing crime rate etc. They shall be taken for a visit to a Model Police Station and Prison for a practical understanding of the evolving legal system and the application of a rehabilitative approach.

Course Outcomes

• It will help students comprehend the concept of crime and antisocial behaviour in the society 

•  It will help students understand the historical context of criminality and the criminal justice system.
• It will enhance their contemporary knowledge about social and legal contexts that shaped criminal laws.
• It will deepen their sociological understanding of prevalent crime in society.

 

 

Course No. PSSOTE307                                                                           

Title: Sociology of Education

Objective: This course contextualizes the study of education within the discipline of Sociology. Education is a powerful instrument of social change. The course on the Sociology of Education intends to familiarize the students with the sociological theories and perspectives of the Sociology of Education and Educational Policies in India.

Course Outcome:

• It will foster in students a holistic understanding of education as an institution.
• It will make them aware of the various educational pedagogies around the world.
• It will equip them to understand educational policies and their significance.

 

Course No. PSSOTO308    

Title: Understanding Society

Objective: To familiarize the students with the basic concepts evolved in understanding the social and cultural processes. It is organized in such a way that even students without previous exposure to Sociology could acquire an interest in the subject and follow it.

Course Outcomes:

• It will help students understand the structure and functioning of various social institutions.

• It will help them analyze society’s impact and influences on individual actions.
• It will enable them to approach social issues from multiple perspectives.

 

Course No. PSSOTC401                                              

Title: Modernity, Culture & Society

Objective: This course is designed to grasp how institutions have come to shape individuals and organise an image of what it means to be modern. It tends to explore the tensions between the promises of modernity as personal freedom and autonomy and its unintended consequences. This course would reflect upon the functional and cultural differentiation as reflexive traditions of modernity to make sense of multiple forms of modernity.

Course Outcome:

• It will enable students to approach modernity as a socio-cultural product based in socio-historical contexts. 
• It will expose students to theoretical perspectives of modernity.
• It will equip them to appreciate different forms of modernity embedded in culture and society. 
• It will help them critically analyse the Eurocentric views on modernity.

 

Course No. PSSOTC402                                       

Title: Rural Society and Transformation in India

Objective: This course aims to develop a greater understanding of the students about Rural Sociology, change in rural society in India, and peasant and village studies. The course will familiarise the students with the issue of agrarian rural structure and agrarian movements in India. It would specifically focus on rural problems and rural development programmes in India.

Course Outcome:

• • It will enable students with the conceptual knowledge of rural development
  • It familiarizes them with different processes and institutions of rural Indian society.
  • It enables them to understand various rural development initiatives in India.
  • It equips them to work with rural NGOs and organizations.

 

Course No. PSSOTC403                                                

Title: Urban Sociology

Objective:  Urbanization has become an important feature of contemporary life. This paper aims to familiarize the students with the related studies and perspectives on this sub-discipline. By historically tracing the process of urbanization in India, students shall be made to analyze its social impact and study the resultant problems.

Course Outcomes:

• It will enable students to make a scientific, systematic and comprehensive study of the urban space, 
• It will help them understand urban social organisation, structure and function.
• It will help students relate to the complexities of urban living.
• It will equip them with knowledge of urban planning

 

Course No. PSSOTE404                                                   

Title: Sociology of Health and Sanitation

 

Objective: This course aims to provide the students with an interdisciplinary understanding of Health and Sanitation in society. The focus of this course is on issues related to health, the state's role in health care in India and the Sociology of Sanitation in India.

Course Outcome:

• It will sensitize students to health-related social problems and concerns. 
• It will help them understand public health and sanitation conditions in India 
• It will enable them to understand the role of the Government in healthcare in India 
• It will make them aware of the sanitation movements in India 

Course No. PSSOTE405                                                    

Title: Political Sociology

 

Objective: This course aims to acquaint students with the nature and functioning of political systems and political processes. It also intends to make the students aware of the prerequisites of a sound democratic political system and its vulnerability.

Course Outcome:

• It will help students to understand theories from different concepts of political sociology. 
• It will help them examine the relationships between politics and society.
• It will enhance their knowledge about different political powers.
• It will guide them to become responsible and aware citizens.

 

 

Course No. PSSOTE 406                                                          

Title: Peace and Conflict Studies

 

Objective: This course aims to introduce students to the origins, concepts, theories, perspectives and dynamics of the major guiding visions that have evolved as integral parts of Peace and Conflict Studies discourse. This will also provide students with a common language and precision in their understanding and skills for examining the dimensions, obstacles and opportunities in peace to equip them with critical thinking on conflict resolution and provide appropriate examples and references for future explorations.

Course Outcomes:

• It will help students demonstrate an interdisciplinary knowledge on peace and conflict. 
• It will enhance their understanding of the question of war and peace
• It will generate in students the skill to develop conflict resolutions.

Course No. PSSOTO407                                                   

Title: Marginalized Communities in India

Objective: This Course aims to focus on those segments of the population which have lived on the margins of society and which have not received, until recently adequate scholarly attention. The focus of the paper is on the process of marginalisation and the groups & communities which have suffered extreme poverty, deprivation and discrimination over a long period.

Course outcomes:

• It will introduce students to different perspectives on the marginalized sections of the Indian society. 
• It will equip the students with the knowledge to advocate for the rights of the oppressed and marginalised. 
• It will foster in students an empathetic approach towards the weaker sections.