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Programme Overview

M.A. in Sociology introduces the students to the domain of sociology. The programme has been developed with the objective of enlightening the students towards the understanding of social reality. The sociology programme aimed at identifying and addressing society's needs and issues related to oppression, cultural diversity, and social and economic justice.

Programme Educational Outcomes

To develop the skills to study society scientifically and systematically.
To bring out the different ways in which inequality exists in society are explained and emphasize on promoting social justice and harmony.
To develop critical thinking and analytical ability to interpret social reality.
To build a strong foundation of sociological perspectives and methodological approaches which can be applied to diverse aspects of society.
To cultivate methodological understanding and a field-based research project that focuses on contributing to filling the gap in social research.

Programme Outcomes

Provides a basic understanding of sociological concepts, perspectives and methodology.
Introduces the student to sociological theories in order to understand the premises of society.
Familiarise with the Indian social institution to understand the social structure of Indian society.
Explore the understanding of village and urban life and the changes taking place in the society.
Demonstrate the problems of contemporary society in India and to understand it from a sociological perspective.
Understand the social problems through the sociological lens.

Programme Specific Outcomes

To orient student with sociological approaches to study the society we live.
To apprehend the socio-economic and political structure of rural and urban society.
To inculcate the knowledge of research for the understanding of society scientifically.
To provide knowledge on the various theoretical perspectives for a better understanding of the functioning of the society.
To sensitize about the social issues and suggest solutions to it.
To build social skills to acknowledge the diversities for harmony in society.

Odd Semester

This is the programme's first semester.

Courses for this semester

PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY

Course Overview

The course is used to satisfy the sociology masters requirement. This course is an introduction to the study of how individual impacts and is affected by the social context in which they live. It is about the scientific study of the relationships, groups, society, and world in which the individual lives. Topics to be emphasized includes culture, socialization, institutions, deviance and social control, social inequality and stratification as well as globalisation.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate the nature, scope, and importance of Sociology and its association with other social sciences.
Identify the elementary notions of sociology.
Analyse the relationship of individuals with society and to evaluate the role of social change.

THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIOLOGY-I

Course Overview

This course is an intention to make the students realize the necessity of sociological theories in the study of sociology. Students will learn how different phenomenon of everyday life can be related to the different classical sociological theories. The course talks about important concepts like division of labour in society and its applicability. The course also talks about class and class struggle . Important concepts like religion, suicide, power, authority and bureaucracy are covered up in this syllabus.

Course Outcomes

Recognise and interpret the historical roots and inception of sociology.
Apprise the role of classical sociologists in interpreting human society.
Edify the students regarding the relevance of sociological theories in human society

FAMILY, MARRIAGE AND KINSHIP

Course Overview

This course talks about the concept of family and marriage sociologically, the course also talks about certain key terms like affinity, descent, incest taboo and the like. The course also contains about kinship and family patterns in various parts of India. The new pattern in kinship and marriage, gay and lesbian relationship and marriage, surrogacy, New Reproductive Technology are also a part of this course.

Course Outcomes

Capability to understand the sociological interpretation of multiple perspectives in the study of family, marriage, and kinship.
Recognise and interpret the institution of kinship and family patterns in India.
Evaluate the varying forms of kinship and marriage.

SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

Course Overview

The paper will look at the foundation, emergence, reproduction and consequences of social stratification and social and social inequality. The course will draw on different sociological theories and a variety of empirical studies to provide insight into the system of social stratification. This course will extent to the individual’s position in the stratification system which determines their life, chances, education, and family life depends on the system of social inequality.

Course Outcomes

Comprehend the concept of social stratification.
Familiarize the students with the various sociological theories on stratification.
Sensitize the students about elements of discrimination, exploitation, inequality and the prevalence of hierarchies in everyday life.

MOOCS CE I

Course Overview

MOOCS CE I is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take course/ courses per semester on the basis of the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments, quizzes.

Course Outcomes

Gain information or knowledge from global level top universities
Gain insights from different perspectives
Exposure to different ways of learning platform

EFFECTIVE ENGLISH

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to develop analytical skill among the students and enhance their proficiency in the English language use. It introduces the students tovarious types ofsentences used in different situations. Students will learn to ask questions, make connections among multiple texts and improve their comprehensive skills.

Course Outcomes

This course will enable students to analysis and identify the different types of sentences.
Learners will be able to integrate the skills of reading and speaking in professional communication.
Dress code Etiquette sessions will boosts their confidence and morals.

Even Semester

This is the programme's second semester.

Courses for this semester

INDUSTRIAL VIVA (SOCIOLOGY)

Course Overview

The course aims to enhance the communication skills, personality and boost confidence of the students in facing the interview. The course comprises of a viva-voce in which comprehensive questions are asked relevant to the subject. An external examiner will be invited and the student will be assess on the basis of the performance in the viva-voce.

Course Outcomes

Develop the personality of the students.
Improve the communication skills
Learn to balance confidence with humility

THEORETICAL PERSPECTIVES IN SOCIOLOGY-II

Course Overview

The course aims to introduce different theoretical perspective to the students and to orient the students about the relevance of sociological theories. It also focuses on enhancing the students' skill in sociological imagination .

Course Outcomes

Enlighten about the different theoretical perspectives in sociology
Students can relate the relevance of Sociological theories in studying the society
Develop skills in sociological imagination and analysis

SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT

Course Overview

The course aims to introduce the concept of development and to familiarize the students with the various perspectives on development. It will also enable to acquaint the students with the theories of development. The course attempts to understand the current practices of development by an analysis of the approaches, agencies and issues involved in it.

Course Outcomes

Understand the concept of development and its types.
Explain the theoretical approaches to development and underdevelopment
Identify the agencies of development and its contributions in the society.

METHODS IN SOCIOLOGICAL RESEARCH

Course Overview

The course is a general introduction to the methodologies of sociological research. It will enable students to develop a sound understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research.

Course Outcomes

Understand the sociological research both from theoretical and methodological perspective.
Understand the importance of research in social sciences.
Know the different methods of data collection, basic statistics and report writing.

SOCIETIES OF NORTH-EAST INDIA

Course Overview

The course aims at providing a sociological understanding of Northeastern Societies and to provide a multi-dimensional understanding of Northeast India. It emphasise on making the students learn about the region, its people and problems from sociological point of view.

Course Outcomes

Understand the concept of North-East India and the society in the region.
Demonstrate the process of development and displacement issues in North-East India
Examine the impact of globalization on north-east India

INTERNSHIP I

Course Overview

The course aims to inculcate research culture among students and to develop the sense of working together in a team. It also emphasise to equip the students to acquire the skills of applications of theoretical knowledge to fields.

Course Outcomes

Understand the structure of social organization or social institution.
Students will learn how to work together in group, so that they can develop a feel of integrity within themselves.
Students are expected to learn the application of different sociological theories in the field study.

Odd Semester

This is the programme's third semester.

Courses for this semester

GENDER AND SEXUALITY

Course Overview

The course aims on exploring the ways in which ideas about gender and sexuality shape social roles and identities, as well as the ways in which race, ethnicity, class, and nationhood influence the perception and experience of gender and sexuality within particular cultures.

Course Outcomes

Acquaint with the major concepts in gender and sexuality studies
Recognize and relate the different theories in the area of gender studies
Establish the linkages between gender and development

SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND MEDICINE

Course Overview

The course aims to introduce the basic concept of health and medicine and to familiarize the students with the theoretical perspectives on Sociology of health The course will help to acquaint the students with the health care institutions and indigenous knowledge system of medicine.

Course Outcomes

Understand the basic concept of health and medicine with respect to society
Analyse the theoretical perspectives on the Sociology of health
Aware about the indigenous and traditional ways of healing.

PERSPECTIVES ON INDIAN SOCIETY

Course Overview

The course emphasised on conceptualisation of Indian society, focusing on its structural linkages and interrelationships. It will enable the students to understand the continuity and changes in Indian society and the theoretical perspectives relating to Indian society.

Course Outcomes

Examine the structure of Indian society
Introduce the evolution of different Schools of thoughts in Indian sociology
Understand Indian society from different perspectives including Subaltern, Stratification and Cultural perspectives

SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION

Course Overview

The course aims to introduce the students about conceptual and theoretical understanding of Religion. It also aims to make the students learn about the linkage between religion and society. The significance of religion in the society are emphasised with sociological interpretation.

Course Outcomes

Understand the concept and sociological interpretation of religion.
Examine the religious practices and the changes taking place.
Analyse the religious movements and its impact.

HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF ETHNOGRAPHIC STUDIES

Course Overview

The main aim of the course is to enlighten the students regarding ethnographic methods and its development in order to study the social problems existing in society. It will help the students into the research methodologies and provide them a much needed framework of how to carry out an ethnographic enquiry. The course will highlight the different approaches to build a theoretical understanding and also the practical, hands-on experience of conducting fieldwork.

Course Outcomes

Understand Ethnography as a qualitative research method
Learn about the various cultural practices through studies
Build awareness about the sensitivities of people in dealing with social issues.

SOCIOLOGY OF EDUCATION

Course Overview

The course is conceptualised to introduce students to the ideas, concepts and theoretical framework in the field of sociology of education. It also emphasised to familiarize the students with the relationship of Education and Society. Themes such as socialisation, social processes, social structure, social class, gendering inequalities and culture in the context of education are focused.

Course Outcomes

Acquaint the concept of education and the sociological perspectives on education.
Comprehend the relationship between education and society.
Understand the role of education and the educational system in India

INTERNSHIP II

Course Overview

The course aims to make the students understand the problems of the society and to learn the usage of different methods of research methodology. The course will help to enhance innovative ideas.

Course Outcomes

The students will learn to observe the social reality.
The students will learn to apply the theoretical knowledge in the field setting.
The students will learn to develop the research skills.

INDUSTRIAL VIVA (SOCIOLOGY)

Course Overview

Course Outcomes

Develop the personality of the students.
Improve the communication skills
Learn to balance confidence with humility

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