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M.A. in Sociology programme prepares the students for a better understanding towards human society and their relationships. It provides multiple training and opportunities in research through dissertation work in the relevant topics where they get practical exposure in the field. Apart from the classroom teaching, the students shall undergo Mini Research, Techno-Professional Skill, Corporate Proficiency courses which will further enable them to do better in the field of sociology and will contribute to the well-being of the society at large. The programme will provide the opportunity to understand the different perspectives of society.
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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
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.
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.
This course talks about the concept of social stratification, its key terms like social inequality, natural inequality, identity, race and the like. The course also contains the social stratification patterns in India. Moreover, it highlighted the theoretical approach and nature of mobility in open and close society.
This course is designed to train students in the conduct of a systematic literature review and developing the skills to conduct a review built on the framework of evidence-based practice, an increasingly important standard in the arena of literature reviews. This course combines didactic classroom sessions with substantial project work to create a systematic literature review. Students will be taught how to perform each step in a review and will then be expected to apply it to a topic of their choosing. They will get feedback at each stage in the process. The final deliverable for the course will be a systematic literature review.
This course aims to provide a “how to” of ethnographic research and, in the process, examine the epistemology, conduct, and politics of fieldwork. It is therefore designed for students who are willing to engage in focused, hands-on training on ethnographic theory and practice. To best take advantage of what this seminar has to offer, you are urged to come in with some sketch of a research plan that you would be ready to either directly study in the field or explore th ough field exercises in a few weeks. We will critically examine a number of aspects and approaches to doing and writing ethnography. We will discuss the challenges of entering, being in, and leaving the field. And we will explore alterrnative data collection techniques/media.
Students are encouraged to participate in regular club activities, workshops, competitions as per their interest and hobbies, The student members of the club are trained and represent AdtU in various inter University student and national level competitions, Renewed personalities are invited to conduct workshops that benefit the members and students by giving them the platform to learn from experts in the respective fields.
Courses for this semester
MOOCS CE II 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.
This introductory course intends to help the students appreciate the essential complementarily between 'VALUES' and 'SKILLS' to ensure sustained happiness and prosperity, which are the core aspirations of all human beings It emphasise to facilitate the development of a Holistic perspective among students towards life and profession as well as towards happiness and prosperity based on a correct understanding of the Human reality and the rest of Existence.
This course offers "An overview of research methodology including basic concepts employed in quantitative and qualitative research methods. Includes computer applications for research.
GE is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take a course from another discipline per semester based on the hours with relevance to the credit and the courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students must submit assignments, quizzes.
This course offers an introduction to Gender Studies, an interdisciplinary field that asks critical questions about the meanings of sex and gender in society. The primary goal of this course is to familiarize students with key issues, questions and debates in Gender Studies, both historical and contemporary.
This course talks about the Structural- Functional Perspective in sociology and its applicability. The course covers the work of Levi-Strauss and S.F. Nadel. The course also covers the aspect of conflict in society. Besides conflict perspective, critical perspective and Interpretative Perspective are also there in the course.
Sociology of health and medicine provides an overview of the social facts of health, disease, illness and the organization/delivery of medical care and health care. The course will summarize, critique, discuss and provide examples of a variety of theories, research and issues related to medical sociology.
The course will seek to help students into the research methodologies and provide them a much needed framework of how to carry out an ethnographic enquiry. The course wants to highlight different approaches to build a theoretical understanding and also the practical, hands on experience of conducting fieldwork.
This course aims to improve students' scientific writing skills and presentation skills. To that end, students will work on article-based writing assignments, following the guidelines of the 7 th edition of the American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual. Also, students will work on journal articles and poster-making presentation assignments.
This course is designed to train students in the conduct of a systematic literature review and developing the skills to conduct a review built on the framework of evidence-based practice, an increasingly important standard in the arena of literature reviews. This course combines didactic classroom sessions with substantial project work to create a systematic literature review.
Courses for this semester
The paper conceptualizes the inter-linkages between the various factors influencing Indian society. The changes and continuity in Indian society as well as the different perspectives are given significance. This paper seeks to discuss changes and practices such as census right from the colonial times to present day.
This paper deals mainly with the relationship between state and society. The nature of power, ideology of power and mechanisms of social transformations in state is looked at. The main aim is to acquaint the students with the functioning of political systems and processes as well as generate young minds into re-evaluating their role as citizens of the state and make them aware regarding the political processes in India.
The main aim of the paper is to enlighten the students regarding ethnographic methods and its development in order to study the social problems existing in society. It will seek to help students into the research methodologies and provide them a much needed framework of how to carry out an ethnographic enquiry. The course wants to highlight different approaches to build a theoretical understanding and also the practical, hands-on experience of conducting fieldwork.
This course aims to improve students' scientific writing skills and presentation skills. To that end, students will work on article-based writing assignments, following the guidelines of the 7 th edition of the American
This course is designed to train students in the conduct of a systematic literature review and developing the skills to conduct a review built on the framework of evidence-based practice, an increasingly important standard in the arena of literature reviews. This course combines didactic classroom sessions with substantial project work to create a systematic literature review. Students will be taught how to perform each step in a review and will then be expected to apply it to a topic of their choosing. They will get feedback at each stage in the process. The final deliverable for the course will be a systematic literature review.
The "Age of Sustainable Development" course on Coursera aims to provide an understanding of the key challenges and solutions associated with sustainable development. o Learn about the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), their importance, and their role in addressing global challenges such as poverty, inequality, and climate change. o Analyze the relationship between economic growth and environmental sustainability, and understand how countries can develop economically while minimizing environmental impact. o Gain insights into the root causes of poverty and inequality, and explore strategies to promote inclusive growth and reduce disparities both within and between countries.
The course will cover general concerns in research ethics as well as research ethics issues that may be specific to the candidate's own research. The general topics covered in the form of lectures are: Academic integrity including plagiarism, self-plagiarism. Research data and result bias, manipulation, and fabrication.
MOOCS CE III 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
MOOCS CE IV 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
Courses for this semester
To inculcate research culture among students. To develop among students, the sense of working together in a team. To equip students to acquire the skills of applications of theoretical knowledge to fields Students will undertake an internship in Governmental or Non-Governmental organizations or in a community.
To inculcate research culture among students. To develop among students, the sense of working together in a team. To equip students to acquire the skills of applications of theoretical knowledge to fields Students will undertake an internship in Governmental or Non-Governmental organizations or in a community.
The paper aims to introduce the students about the concepts of Urban society and its dynamics. The course seeks critical thinking development process and policy perspective on the urban areas
Rural Sociology aims at acquainting the students of Sociology with the conceptual framework of Rural Society. It will further enable the students to understand the rural social, Economic and Political structure. To familiarize the students with different development programmes that are implemented in the rural areas.
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