FOUR YEAR UNDER GRADUATE PROGRAM (FYUGP)

PROGRAM NAME: B.A. SOCIOLOGY (MAJOR)

PROGRAM OUTCOME

• To acquaint with a critical perspective to understand the society.
• To develop awareness regarding some important problems of present society like environmental issues and gender issues.
• To inculcate a sense of ethical and social responsibility.

COURSE OUTCOMES 

SEM 1

 Introduction to Sociology-I (USOCMAJ10001)

• Define Sociology and demonstrate nature, scope and subject-matter of Sociology.
• Demonstrate the relationship between Sociology and other social sciences.
• Acquaint themselves with the basic concepts of Sociology like society, community, association, culture, social stratification, social institutions, and social groups.
• Critically analyse social change and the factors contributing to social change.      

 Sociology of Environment (USOCSEC11001)

• Emergence, nature and scope of Environmental Sociology
• Social concerns over environmental issues with focus on population explosion, deforestation, pollution, global warming, and displacement issues.
• Environmental movements and approaches – ecofeminism political ecology, and forest-based and water-based movements.
• Policy prescriptions.

 

Anthropology (MDC)

• To get knowledge about basic issues of Anthropology.
• To gain knowledge about different branches of Anthropology like Biological Anthropology, Social Cultural Anthropology and Archaeological Anthropology.

SEM 2 

Indian Society-I (USOCMAJ12002)

• To familiarize with the essential socio-cultural components that constitutes the Indian society.
• To provide elaborative understanding of social structure of Indian society.
• To impart knowledge about mosaic culture and it’s connections in Indian society. 

Gender Sensitization (USOCCSEC12002)

• Introducing perspectives on gender, sex, and sexuality.
• To raise awareness about gender bias and stereotypes prevalent in the society.
• Social construction of masculinity and femininity.
• Gender practises and policies – gender inequality, female infanticide, child marriage, and workplace sexual harassment.

PROGRAM NAME: B.A. SOCIOLOGY (MINOR)

PROGRAM OUTCOME

• To gain familiarity with the sociological perspective to understand society.
• To provide an overall understanding of the subject matter of this discipline.
• To develop a sense of ethical and social responsibility.

COURSE OUTCOMES 

SEM 1

 Introduction to Sociology (USOCMIN10001)

• Define Sociology and demonstrate nature, scope and subject-matter of Sociology.
• Demonstrate the relationship between Sociology and other social sciences.
• Acquaint themselves with the basic concepts of Sociology like society, community, association, culture, social stratification, social institutions, and social groups.
• Critically analyse social change and the factors contributing to social change.                      

CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)

PROGRAM NAME: B.A. SOCIOLOGY (HONOURS)

PROGRAM OUTCOME

• Instilling critical thinking among students to reflect upon impending social issues.
• Promoting sensitization to foster equity, non-discriminatory practises, and amicable environment.
• To improve qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
• To enhance communication power and social interaction abilities.
• Inculcating a sense of ethical and social responsibility.
• Opening avenues for professional progression through career opportunities in academia, industry, social services, governmental and non-governmental organisations, and the like.

COURSE OUTCOMES 

SEM 3

Rethinking Development (C-05)

• Focusing on the meaning of development and the various forms of development – economic growth, social development, human development, and sustainable development.
• Theorizing development through modernization theories and theories of dependency.
• Concentrating on the developmental regimes in India with an exclusive focus on mixed economy and liberalization.
• Issues in development praxis – population, gender, and environment. 

Sociology of Religion (C-06)

• Understanding the significance of religion and examining different types of religious organisations, religious rituals, beliefs, customs, and practises.
• Classical approaches to the study of religion.
• Discussing the major religions in India from socio-historical perspective and their socio-cultural impact.
• Dwelling upon some crucial aspects of religion like fundamentalism, communalism, secularism, and proselytism. 

Society and Gender (C-07)

• Understanding gender as a critical sociological lens to dwell upon issues of power, subordination, and marginalisation.
• Reflecting on the social construction of gender, gender differences/stereotyping, and intersectional analysis of gender in relation to other forms of social stratification like class and caste.
• Gender based movements, theories of feminism – the origins of feminist theories and the various strands of feminism.
• Reflecting on the measures for women empowerment. 

Sociology of Media (SEC-01)

• Introducing the basic concept of Sociology of Media and outlining the interconnections between media and society.
• To get knowledge about transmission and reception of media content.

Gender and Violence (GE-01a)

• Understanding gender based violence and its varied manifestations across historical and contemporary contexts.
• Understanding the structural embeddedness and institutionalisation of gender based violence through a focus on domestic and familial violence, workplace harassment, and sexual violence.
• Politics of gender violence and its implications for policy formulations. 

SEM 4

Rural Sociology in India (C-08)

• Understand and analyze social, economic and political aspects of rural society.
• Demonstrate how caste system operates and its importance in rural society.
• Define and demonstrate democratic decentralization of power and importance of Panchayati Raj Institution in bringing about changes in rural society.

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

Sociology of Kinship (C-09)

• Introduction to the historical and evolutionary perspectives for a comprehensive understanding of kinship, marriage and family.
• Critically discussing the approaches to kinship – descent, alliance, and cultural.
• Understanding the clan system, lineage, totemism, and taboos.
• Critically analysing the re-casting of kinship as a consequence of new reproductive technologies, new forms of relatedness, and re-imagining families.

 

Social Stratification (C-10)

• Introduction to the basic dimensions of social stratification and its characteristics.
• Theories of social stratification – Marxian, Weberian, Functionalist.
• Understanding the multiple manifestations of social inequality with exclusive emphasis on caste, race, ethnicity, and gender.
• Reflecting on the persistence and reproduction of social inequalities and its implications for social mobility. 

Visual Sociology (SEC-02)

• To introduce students to the theoretical perspectives that contextualize visual culture within the larger debates concerning politics, power, identity and resistance.
• It aims to acquaint students with the techniques to understand and interpret the visual environment.
• Critically reflecting on the process of ‘seeing’ and locating the subversive potential of counter-visualities.
• Understanding the different aspects of visual culture such as inter-textuality, discursive formation, power/knowledge, and regime of truth. 

Population and Society (GE-02a)

• Key concepts of Social Demography.
• Demographic factors of social change, factors affecting mortality and fertility.
• Theories of population.
• Population policy in India.  

SEM 5 

Sociological Thinkers-I (CC-011)

• Introduces students to the contributions by classical thinkers who laid the foundation to the discipline of Sociology.
• Understanding the theoretical approaches by Auguste Comte, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, and Max Weber. 

Sociological Research Methods-I (CC-12)

• Meaning, scope, types and significance of Social Research.
• Methodological perspectives in analysing qualitative and quantitative research.
• How to collect, analyze data and how to write a field report.

Urban Sociology (DSE-01)

• Introducing students to critical theoretical debates to gain a deeper understanding of city life and urban environment, the significance of the city and the process of urbanisation.
• To explore the idea of urbanism, urban space, and the politics of urban space.
• To learn about key urban processes such as migration and urban problems like displacement and urban slums, as well as urban poverty alleviation programs, resettlement policies and rehabilitation. 

Agrarian Sociology (DSE-02)

• Inculcating an idea of substantive issues in agrarian sociology.
• Promoting a sense of emerging global agrarian concerns.

 

SEM 6

Sociological Thinkers-II (CC-13)

• To introduce students to post classical sociological thinking.
• To know the theories proposed by eminent American Sociologist.

Sociological Research Methods-II (CC-14)

• To get knowledge about basic elements of social research.
• To gain elementary knowledge on how to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research.

Fieldwork (DSE-04)

• To equip students with empirical field data collection and analysis of data.
• To provide an opportunity to prepare a standard dissertation paper.

Indian Sociological Tradition (DSE-06)

• To know the perspectives and contribution of eminent Sociologists of India.
• To learn various issues of Indian Society like tradition, modernity, caste, tribe and gender which are the major concern of Indian Sociologist. 

 

PROGRAM NAME: B.A. SOCIOLOGY (PROGRAM)

PROGRAM OUTCOME

• To develop a critical understanding among students so that they can analyse the society in a better way.
• To develop awareness to foster equity, non-discriminatory practises, and amicable environment.
• To improve qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
• To enhance communication skill.
• To inculcate a sense of ethical and social responsibility.
• To gain career opportunities in governmental and non-governmental organisations, and the like.

COURSE OUTCOMES 

SEM 3

Sociological Theories (CORE-03)

• Introduces students to the contributions by classical thinkers who laid the foundation to the discipline of Sociology.
• Understanding the theoretical approaches by Auguste Comte, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx, Max Weber, and Herbert Spencer. 

SEM 4

Techniques of Social Research (CORE-04)

• To get knowledge about basic elements of social research.
• To gain elementary knowledge on how to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research.

SEM 5

Religion and Society (DSE-01)

• To acquaint the students with a sociological understanding of religion.
• To acquaint the students with different forms of religion in India and its role in modern society.

Sociology of Media (SEC-01)

• Introducing the basic concept of Sociology of Media and outlining the interconnections between media and society.
• To get knowledge about transmission and reception of media content.

Gender and violence (GE-01a)

• Understanding gender based violence and its varied manifestations across historical and contemporary contexts.
• Understanding the structural embeddedness and institutionalisation of gender based violence through a focus on domestic and familial violence, workplace harassment, and sexual violence.
• Politics of gender violence and its implications for policy formulations. 

SEM 6

Social Stratification (DSE-01)

• To introduce students with various ideas of social inequality and their sociological study.
• To gain knowledge about different forms and institutional manifestation of social stratification.

Visual Sociology (SEC-01)

• To introduce students to the theoretical perspectives that contextualize visual culture within the larger debates concerning politics, power, identity and resistance.
• It aims to acquaint students with the techniques to understand and interpret the visual environment.
• Critically reflecting on the process of ‘seeing’ and locating the subversive potential of counter-visualities.
• Understanding the different aspects of visual culture such as inter-textuality, discursive formation, power/knowledge, and regime of truth. 

Population and Society (GE-02a)

• Key concepts of Social Demography.
• Demographic factors of social change, factors affecting mortality and fertility.
• Theories of population.
• Population policy in India.