Arts

Semester

Course Code

Course Type

Course Name

Course Outcome

  I

Soc-c-101

DSC

Classical Sociological Tradition-

· To understand the historical context and the economic and social systems within which Sociology emerged in the west.

· To comprehend the theoretical foundations of Sociology.

· To develop critical thinking and analytical ability to interpret the social reality.

· To enable students to engage with conceptual frameworks in sociology with ease and apply them to their understanding of social issues.

SOC-C-102

DSC

Methodology of Social Research

· To understand the philosophical foundations of social research.

 · To acquaint with the quantitative and qualitative methods of social research.

· To enhance the ability of the students to apply the research methods to practical issues. · To enhance their ability to use basic statistical methods for the analysis of data.

SOC-C-103

DSC

Social Stratification and Change

·  To acquaint students with the manner in which seemingly naturalised identities like race, caste, gender, and sexuality are constructed

. · To choose appropriate theoretical concepts to describe the real-world manifestations of social inequality and stratification and to produce coherent explanations of the mechanisms behind stratification systems.

· To critically evaluate empirical data to argue on the matters of social stratification

 · To suggest mechanisms of mitigating the effects of social inequality through analysing social processes on multiple levels.

SOC-C-104

DSC

Sociology of Environment

· The ability to understand various sociological approaches in studying the society and environment interaction.

 · To sensitize students regarding environmental degradation, its impact on human society and understand changing nature of ecosystem from sociological approach.

 · Students can be motivated to adopt sustainable development approach in everyday life · The ability to comprehend various environmental issues, policy and action.

II

SOC-C-201

DSC

Classical Sociological Tradition-II

The ability to familiarize oneself with the broad spectrum of the modern sociological approaches of 20th century.

· To provide the theoretical as well as methodological inputs to the learners.

· To understand the ideas of key thinkers associated with structural, functional, action and exchange theories.

· To examine the theoretical relevance and analytical utility of the premises, methodology and conclusions of these diverse theoretical perspectives in understanding social structure and change.

SOC-C-202

DSC

Perspectives on Indian Society

To get acquainted with the continuities and contradictions in Indian society.

 · To gain knowledge regarding the contribution of Pioneers in Indian Sociology.

 · Ability to apply sociological knowledge created by Indian sociologists to the study Indian society.

· To analyse the social institutions of caste and tribe from the lens of sociological perspectives.

SOC-C-203

DSC

Sociology of Family, Marriage and Kinship

·  To identify the key elements of kinship, family and marriage and be able to appreciate their significance in diverse societies.

· The ability to understand the evolution of sociology of family and kinship, and related theoretical developments.

 · The ability to examine the major issues in family and kinship both at the global as well as at the Indian context.

· The ability to analyse the changing nature of kinship relations in the Indian context.

SOC-C-204

GE-1

Social Demography

·  To make students conversant with the significance of demography in social life.

 · The ability to describe the relationship between population and society.

· The ability to grapple with various intricate issues relating to population.

 · To develop a critical orientation of students to public debates and policies regarding population

III

SOC-C-301

DSC

Theoretical Perspective in Sociology-I

·     To develop the understanding of major sociological theories.

 · The ability to comprehend the key ideas of the leading thinkers of important sociological theories.

 · With the understanding of major sociological perspectives, students can sharpen their analytical skills for research.

· Students equipped with sound knowledge of theoretical perspectives shall develop holistic view about society.

SOC-C-302

DSC

Sociology of Development

· Ability to comprehend concept of development from various sociological perspectives with global, comparative, and historical dimensions.

· Ability to examine the various paths and theories of development.

· To demonstrate connections between local, national and international dimensions of inequalities and disparities.

 · Ability to grasp the contemporary issues and challenges centered on the ideas and practices of development in Indian context.

SOC-C-303

DSC

Gender and Society

·  To comprehend the basic concepts of gender and gender inequality.

 · To analyse the gendered nature of major social institutions

. · To understand the challenges to gender inequality.

 · The students will be able to problematise the ways in which gender is naturalized by examining various theoretical perspectives and aspects of social reality that deconstruct this view.

SOC-C-304

AEC*

Social Statistics and Computer Analysis

·  The ability to understand the salience of quantification in social science research.

 · The ability to learn the principles and applications of basic descriptive and inferential statistics.

 · To select, apply and interpret hypothesis testing methods in social science research.

 · The ability to learn the basic computer applications and their use in social science research.

SOC-E-305

DSE-I

Rural Sociology

·  To gain the comprehensive understanding of Rural Society and the Agrarian Social Structure.

· To familiarise students with recent debates and discussions on agrarian structure in India and takes them through issues such as agrarian distress, farmers’ suicides, rural poverty, etc.

 · Understand the changes that are taking place in rural society with reference to agrarian reforms and rural development programmes.

· Ability to understand the importance of Indian rural society and to get involved in any activity required to improve the lives of rural people.

IV

SOC-C-401 DSC

DSC

Theoretical Perspective in Sociology-II

·  This course gives a thorough knowledge about the recent and advanced social theories.

 · The ability to comprehend the key ideas of the leading social thinkers in contemporary times.

 · The make students competent to address the significance of these theories in understanding the changing social realities of the West and in India.

 · The students develop skills to compare advanced theories with the classical theories.

SOC-C-402

DSC

Comparative Sociology

·      To identify the distinctive contribution made by the comparative perspective to sociological analysis.

· To understand the key concepts and theoretical perspectives used in the analysis of the development of modern societies and the nature of modernity.

 · To employ the comparative method in the analysis of social phenomena. · To examine the key issues and themes in Comparative perspective and by contextualizing them to the Indian situation.

SOC-E-403

DSE-I 

Social Psychology

·        Demonstrate the ability to state the fundamental principles of Social Psychology.

· Demonstrate the ability to articulate independently and creatively about human Social Behaviour and the cultural influences that affect our behaviour.

 · Describe, discuss and analyse major issues and concepts in the field of Social      Psychology.

· Compare and contrast the research methodologies used in the scientific study of human Social Behaviour.

SOC-O-406

GE-2

Crime and Society

·  To aid students to critically analyse the criminal and deviant behaviour from a sociological perspective.

 · Students will acquaint with recent trends in Criminology and various theories.

 · They can understand changing nature of Crime and recent issues and challenges.

· Students can be correctional agents, with sociological understanding of this complex phenomenon.