BA Sociology

Module II

Culture and Socialization 

2.1Culture-Meaning, Characteristics, Functions, Components, Types

2.2 Cultural Diversity, Cultural Lag, Trans-cultural Society, Sub Culture

2.3 Socialization – Meaning, Types, Importance, Stages, Agencies

2.4 Status and Role- Meaning, Types, Role Taking, Role Conflict

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO1 Understand the preliminary aspects of the subject

CO2 Develop an organic connection between Individual and Society

CO3 Acquire a grasp of the core ideas of the discipline

CO4 Developing an understanding about the evolution of Sociology

CO5 Know different perspectives generated by sociologists to understand the functioning of society

Objective:

This course aims to make students acquainted with the anthropological perspectives of Culture and its significance in human social destinies. It also aims at the facilitation of a distinctive approach to intercultural awareness and elimination of prejudices.

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO1 Understand the world of Sociology

CO2 Understand the conceptual orientation of Sociology

CO3 Demonstrate the relevance of Sociology as a social science

CO4 Acquire basic sociological skills and familiarizing with major perspectives and dimensions

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO1 Understand the sociological concepts related to environment

CO2 Understand the sociological discourses on environment

CO3 Developing a basic awareness of major environmental issues and concerns affecting mankind

CO4 Know the emerging trends in Environmental sociology

CO5 Identify the major socio-environmental movements and action - plans

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO1 Know about all the basic aspects of Media

CO2 Understands the fundamentals and jargons used in media education

CO3 Know the social and ethical issues in the field of media

CO4 Demonstrate various approaches and perspectives to the study of media

CO5 Inculcating media consciousness, media literacy and digital know-how

MODULE-4

SOCIOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVEShttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1knHTSw233HXPgltOdoYwVFeU84CI1tXQ/view?usp=sharing

The paper on Indian Society is devised in such a way to provide a preliminary understanding on such aspects of Indian Society as its Basic Features, Social Institutions, and the Processes of Social Change. It aims at to acquaint students with the various perspectives of the study of Indian society; to develop an understanding about the origin and development of Sociology in India; and to acquire knowledge regarding indigenization and contextualization of Sociology in India.

Module 1

Basic Social Institutions

Module 2

         Religion and Caste

Module 3

Familiarization of students with the discipline that scientifically studies urban life, and to make them knowledgeable about the realities and process and in urbanization are the purported aims of this Course.

Module I

Introducing Urban Sociology

Module II

Urbanization Process

Module III

Urban Social Disorganization

Module IV

Urban Planning and Development

The programme Social pathology  provides the learners with a systematic social understanding of pathological behavior from the individual and collective perspective. 

Module I

Understanding Social Pathology

Module II

Social Pathology and Children

Module III

Crime Against women

Module IV

MODULE-3 focuses its discussion on  Sociology as a Science which includes:

2.1 Sociology- Definition, Nature, Scope

2.2 Sociology as a Science – Scientific Method

2.3 Objectivity in Sociology

2.4 Major Branches-

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO1 Familiarizing with the distinction between Modern and conventional domains of Sociological theory and with the emerging currents of Social theory

CO2 Developing an understanding on structural functional and conflict perspectives in sociological theory

CO3 Familiarizing the need of approaches, paradigms and perspectives in understanding the societal functioning

CO4 Trace down the historical development of Sociological approaches and of the discipline

CO5 Acquire an understanding of the structural – functional and Indological perspectives on Indian society

CO6 To familiarize with the Dialectical and Subaltern perspectives on Indian society

CO7 Acquire an understanding on attempts to Indigenize Sociological approaches

1. SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY-OPEN COURSE
   

2. FACULTY : PROF. SIBI K I

COURSE OBJECTIVES

•       TO FAMILIARISE WITH THE SUBJECT OF SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

•       TO UNDESTAND & ASSES ONE’S SELF/PERSONALITY-TYPES&DEVELOPMENT

•       TO GET AN INSIGHT IN TO THE UNDERLYING FACTORS & DYNAMICS OF HUMAN BEHAVIOUR

•       TO ANALYSE THE WORLD AROUND US-THE PATTERN OF MASS / CROWD BEHAVIOUR

COURSE OUTCOME

•       a) Development of a healthy personality

•       b) Ability to understand oneself and others

•       c) Excel in one’s carrier and activities

•       d) Good insight for an effective life

•       e)Helps to transform  &enrich oneself

COURSE OUTCOMES

CO1 Know the basic concepts and terms related to life skills

CO2 Demonstrating the need for career building and systematically imparting training for the same

CO3 Developing Communication Skills and and self -management skills on a continuous and sustained basis

CO4 Know the importance of Emotional Intelligence and its application

CO5 Acquire creative writing ability and learning skills

1.1 SOCIAL THOUGHT, SOCIAL PHILOSOPHY, SOCIOLOGICAL

THOUGHT, SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY – DEFINITION,

CHARACTERISTICS

1.2 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SOCIAL THOUGHT AND

SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT

1.3 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION,

URBANISATION, ENLIGHTENMENT, RATIONALISM,

EMPIRICISM, IDEALISM, HUMANITARIANISM

1.4 TYPES OF SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES – MICRO/MACRO,

SPECULATIVE/GROUNDED, MINIATURE/GRAND THEORIES

1.5 FUNCTIONS OF THOERY

A BRIEF OVERVIEW ABOUT CONFLICT THEORY AND THEORISTS NAMELY KARL MARX AND LEWIS COSER

An indepth study on the foundation and evolution of sociological thought.

DISCUSSION OF THE ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT  OF SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT