Department
SOCIALOGY
Avk First Grade College For Women , Hassan
Department of Sociology-2021-2022
Course Outcomes (COs)/ Program Outcomes (POs)
1. Introduce the students to the basic concepts and processes in sociology to understand the social life
2. Provide different perspectives of understanding the social life of people
3. Update the students with different fields of Sociology and latest developments in the field
4. Develop the skills to analyze, interpret and present today’s social situation - developments and problems
5. Critically appreciate the social construction of reality
6. Ability to examine, relate and connect theory with research
7. Equip the students to develop communication skills
8. Prepare the students to enter the professional field with ethical responsibility and knowledge as teachers, researchers, administrators, facilitators etc. by exercising intellectual autonomy
9. Prepare students for their dissertation research
1. Think critically by exercising sociological imagination
2. Question common wisdom, raise important questions and examine arguments
3. Collect and analyze data, make conclusions and present arguments
4. Think theoretically and examine the empirical data
5. Skillfully Participate in Research Groups and market Research Firms
6. Serve in Development Agencies, Government Departments and Projects
7. Be a Social Entrepreneur, Community Worker, Survey Designer, Research Analyst, SocialStatistician
8. Transfer Skills as a Teacher, Facilitator of Community Development
9. Competent to make a difference in the community
Annexure I
Avk First Grade College For Women, Hassan
DSC-SOC- 1- Course Title: Understanding Sociology
This Course introduces the students to practicing Sociology in a changing world. It describes how sociologists understand continuity and change, distinguishes between sociology as a science and its role in social reform. The Course proposes to give an overview of different sociological perspectives and how they help in understanding the social construction nature of real world
At the end of the course the student will be able to:
1. Understand the nature and role of Sociology in a changing world
2. Comprehend the uniqueness of sociological imagination in the study of real world
3. Recognise different perspectives of perceiving the workings of social groups
4. Differentiate between sociology’s two purposes - science and social reform
5. Express one’s understanding of current social issues in oral and written forms
DSC-SOC- 2 Course Title: Changing Social Institutions in India
Focus of this course is to depict the changes happening in social institutions, with examples drawn from Indian experience. It shows how traditional image of institutions are changing yet continuity can be distinctly identified in the Indian context. Recent issues of concern are highlighted to sensitise the students about challenges and responses of common man.
1. Identify the new forms taken by institutions of family and marriage
2. Understand the role played by religion in modern world
3. Sensitise the students to the conflicting norms of secularism and living by one’s religious beliefs
4. Appreciate the role of education and challenges in making education accessible to all
5. Recognise the social nature of economy and work
6. Grasp the opportunities offered by democracy and the threats it faces
7. Undertake micro research work and communicate effectively
3. Sensitise the students to the conflicting norms of secularism andliving by one’s religious beliefs
4. Appreciate the role of education and challenges in making education
5. accessible to all
6. Recognise the social nature of economy and work
7. Grasp the opportunities offered by democracy and the threats it faces
8. Undertake micro research work and communicate effectively
DSC-SOC- 3 : Course Title : Foundations of Sociological Theory
This Course aims to introduce students to understand and appreciate the contributions of founding fathers of Sociology and set the theoretical framework for studying social groups.
1. Contextualize the social and intellectual background of classical sociologists
2. Appreciate the contemporaney of classical sociological thought
3. Appreciate the need for thinking in theoretical terms and concepts
4. Demonstrate Basic Understanding of Theory and Research
Course Outcomes (COs)/ Program Outcomes(POs)
1. Contextualise the social and intellectual background of classical sociologists
2. Appreciate the contemporaneity of classical sociological thought
BA Semester - II
DSC-SOC-4 - Course Title : Sociology of Rural Life in India
Indian villages have been romanticised and seen as sites of stagnation, poverty and ignorance. This Course tries to see the reality behind these constructions and details how villages have responded to the colonial rule and has developed in post Independence India.
1. Understand the myths and realities of village India constructed by Western scholars
2. Understand the changes in land tenure systems and consequences
3. Appreciate the role of traditional social institutions and how they have responded to forces of change
4. Make an informed analysis of various development program and challenges encountered
CourseOutcomes(COs)/Program out comes (POs)
2. Understandthechangesinlandtenure systems and consequences
4. Make an informed analysis of various development programmes and challenges encountered
Department of Sociology-2022-2023
DSC-SOC-5 Course Title : Social Stratification and Mobility
This course on Social Stratification and Mobility focuses on the nature and consequences of social stratification. It identifies the different sources of stratification society and explains them within the framework of sociological theories. It also focuses on the role of different agents of mobility and how it has affected caste system in India
At the end of the course the student will be able to :
1. Understand the nature and role of social stratification
2. Recognize different types of stratification and mobility
3. Describe different types of social stratification and mobility
4. Critically understand and analyze different theories of social stratification
CourseOutcomes(COs)/Program Outcomes (POs)
a. Understand the nature and role of social stratification
b. Recognise different types of stratification and mobility
c. Describedifferenttypesofsocial stratification and mobility
d. Critically understand and analyse different theories of social stratification
DSC-SOC-6 Course Title : Sociology of Urban Life in India
This course describes the meaning and importance of Urban Sociology, helps in understanding the processes and types of urbanization. It helps to appreciate different theoretical approaches to understanding urban social life and discuss social issues related to urbanisation and urban social life
1. Define the basic concepts of Urban Sociology
2. Identify and describe different types of city
3. Analytically understand theoretical issues related to urban society
4. Critically evaluate urban policies
Course Outcomes (COs)/Program Outcomes (POs)
3. Analyticallyunderstandtheoreticalissues related to urban society
DSC-SOC-7 - Course Title : Sociology of Marginalized Groups
Course Objectives :
This Course discusses the process of marginalisation and its types and examines the consequences of marginalisation. It also describes the measures to ameliorate the negative consequences of marginalisation and analyse the impact of forces of social change on marginalised groups.
1. Knowledge of marginalization and marginalized groups in India
2. Understand the impact of powerlessness in social life
3. Ability to participate and critically view efforts undertaken to address inequalities
1. Knowledgeofmarginalisationand marginalised groups in India
DSC-SOC- 8 Course Title : Population and Society
The course on population and society explains the relationship between population and society and demographic trends in the world and their major determinants. Also it discusses the need and basis of India’s population policies and programmes
1. Define the basic concepts of population studies
2. Understand the dynamics of population from sociological perspectives
3. Understand the problems around India’s population
4. Critically analyze the population policies of India
3. Understandtheproblemsaround India’s population
Department of Sociology-2023-2024
DSC-SOC - 9 Course Title :Social Entrepreneurship
Course Objectives
1. To provide knowledge about social entrepreneurship
2. To help to develop social entrepreneurship imagination
3. To help them to start their own social enterprise or not for profit startup as well as act innovative in the already working organisation
Course Outcomes
At the end of the course the student should be able to:
1. Understand the scope and need for social entrepreneurship
2. Plan and implement socially innovative ideas
3. Equipped to start their own social enterprise or non profit organization
2. Plan and iideas implement socially innovative
3. Equipped to start their own social enterprise or non profit organisation
DSC-SOC - 10 Course Title :Society and Tribes
1. To provide basic knowledge about social organisation among tribals, with specific focus on Karnataka
2. Critically understand the implications of changes occurring
3. Undertake micro research work and communicate effectively
1. Understand and appreciate the social organisation among the tribals
2. Assess the impact of social changes on tribal social life
3. Handle micro research work and communicate effectively
1. Understand and appreciate thesocial organisation among the tribals
2. Assess the impact of social changeson tribal social life
DSC-SOC - 11 Course Title :Statistics in Sociological Research
1. Introduction to sociological research and methods
2. To familiarise the students with the process of research
3. General introduction to statistical techniques for analysing social science data
1. Use appropriate research method
2. Use appropriate statistical techniques
3. Summarise data, examine relationships among variables
Department of Sociology-2024-2025
DSC-SOC - 12 Course Title :Sociological Perspectives
1. To introduce major Sociological theoretical approaches
2. To introduce and use fundamental categories of theory
3. Compare and contrast the ways different theorists use the same or similar concepts to build or present their ideas
1. Appreciate the significance of major Sociological theories
2. Able to use fundamental theoretical categories
3. Understand the different nuances of concepts and terms
CourseOutcomes(COs)/ Program Outcomes (POs)
1. Appreciatethesignificance of major Sociological theories
2. Abletousefundamental theoretical categories
DSC-SOC - 13 Course Title :Sociology of Health
1. Understand the concept of health, illness and social conditions
2. Analyse the relationship between social factors and health status
3. Understand the role of medical doctors, paramedics, pharmaceutical industry and socialinstitutions in maintaining and promoting health
1. Appreciate the significant relationship between society and culture
2. Distinguish between health, well-being, illness and disease
3. Critique the role of medical doctors, paramedics, pharmaceutical industry and socialinstitutions in maintaining and promoting health
3. Critique the role of medical doctors, paramedics, pharmaceutical industry and social institutions in maintaining and promoting health
4.
DSC-SOC - 14 Course Title :Society in Karnataka
1. Enhance Sociological knowledge about the Local and Regional context of Karnataka
2. Acquaint students with the changing trends in Karnataka with special reference to Development processes and politics
3. Learn about the unique cultures in Karnataka
1. Acquaint and appreciate the cultural items of Karnataka
2. Critique the social changes occurring in Karnataka
3. Usefulness of sociological study in the contemporary society
Semester &
Paper
Sub topics
Programme Specific Outcome
I- Sem DSC-Paper 1 Introduction to Sociology
Unit-1
Definition, Scope and Importance of Sociology Sociology as a Science
Sociological Imagination (Charles Wright Mills)
Sociological Perspectives - Empiricist, Humanistic and Empiricist cumHumanistic
Unit-2
Meaning and Characteristics of Society, Community, Association, Institution, Social Groups, Social Systems, Social Structure, Functions and Social Stratification
Unit-3
Ralph Linton’s views on Status and Role, Types of Status
Related concepts of Status – Station, Stratum, Status Set, Master Status Related concepts of Role – Role Conflict and Role Set
Distinction between Status and Role
Unit-4
Definition, Elements and Characteristics of Culture Comparison between Culture and Civilization
Meaning of Acculturation – Robert Ezra Park’s Idea of Melting Pot, Cultural Contact Culture Shock, Counter Culture and Contra Culture.
Culture of Poverty - Oscar Lewis theory, Cultural Relativism, Ethnocentrism, Xenocentrism, Cultural Diffusion, Cultural Universal, George Peter Murdock’s Classification, Cultural
Innovation, Cultural Lag: Material and Non-material Culture.
II- Sem
Meaning of Social Interaction
Social Processes: Meaning and Characteristics of Cooperation, Competition,Conflict, Accommodation and Assimilation.
Marriage – Definition, Characteristics and Functions Types of Marriage – Monogamy, Polygyny and Polyandry
Family – Definition, Characteristics and Functions
Types of Family – Matriarchal (Briffault’s views), Patriarchal (EdvardAlexander Westermarck’s views) Matrilineal, Patrilineal and Nuclear
Changing Structure of Family - Living together, Single Parent Family andSame Sex Family
Religion – Definition, Characteristics and Functions
Socialisation - Definition, Aims and Stages
DSC-Paper 2 Foundation of Sociology
Theories of Socialization: Charles Horton Cooley and George Herbert Mead Agencies of Socialization: Family, School, Peer Group and Mass Media Social Control – Definition and Objectives
Forms: Informal Control - Customs, Folkways and Mores Formal Control - Law and Education
Deviance - Definition, Types and Factors facilitating Deviance
Conformity - Definition and Causes
Definition and Features
Concept of Evolution, Progress and Development Theories of Social Change - Cyclical and Conflict
Factors of Social Change – Technology, Education and Law
III- Sem
DSC-Paper 3 Study of Indian
Society
India as Pluralistic Society - Emergence and Forces
Unity in Diversity - Regional, Linguistic, Religions, Ethnic and Cultural
Marriage Patterns - Marriage as a Sacrament and Civil Contract Recent Trends in Marriage
Family: Joint Family and Nuclear Family and Changing Patterns
Household Dimension of Family (A.M. Shah).
Stratification - Definition and Types – Slavery, Estate, Class and CasteFeatures of Caste System - G.S.Ghurye
Perspectives
M.N. Srinivas - Caste in Class, Class in Caste and Dominant Caste
b) Andre Beteille - Caste and class
Untouchability
Perspectives – M.K.Gandhi and Dr. B.R.Ambedkar.
Definition of Marginalization and Social Exclusion
Problems Faced due to Marginalization and Exclusion: Social - Economicand Religious Fields
Issues of Integration and Autonomy of Tribal Community
Constitutional Safeguards and Affirmative Action
Sanskritisation - M.N. Srinivas Westernization - M.N. Srinivas Modernization – Daniel Lerner
Globalization - Meaning & Agencies - Mass Media, IT and Global Economy
Globalization and Indian Culture.
Intellectual Context and Enlightenment
The Social, Economic and Political Forces The French and Industrial Revolutions
VI -Sem DSC-Paper 4 Pioneers of Sociology
Auguste Comte:Positivism - Law of three Stages - Classification ofSciences
Herbert Spencer: Theory of Social Evolution - Types of Society
Dialectical Materialism - Economic Determinism - Class Struggle –Alienation
George Simmel – Formal Sociology and Theory of Conflict
Rules of Sociological Methods, Social Facts, Division of Labour, Theory ofSuicide
Max Weber-Social Action - Ideal Types of Bureaucracy - Types of Authority - ProtestantEthics
and Spirit of Capitalism
V -Sem DSE-Paper 1 Rural Society
and Reconstruction
Social Construction of Rural Societies - Myth and Reality (M.N. Srinivas) Types of Village
Agrarian Social Structure
Land Tenure Systems (Colonial Period) Land Reforms (Post-independence India) Commercialization of Agriculture
Commodification of Land
Labour and Agrarian Class and Caste Structure Gender and Agrarian Realities
Impact of Panchayat Raj System
Impact of Politics on Rural India.
Actors in Market - Weekly Fairs, Trading Castes, Emerging Trading Classes Key Role of Intermediaries
Emergence of Virtual and Online Markets - Features, Impact on TraditionalSellers and
Buyers
a) Induced Intervention - MGNREGA – PURA - SHG - Yashaswini - Akshara Dasoha and Swach Bharath Abiyan
Forces of Change
Urbanization and Urban Influence LPG - GATT - WTO
Effects of Globalization on Rural Society.
VI-Sem DSE-Paper 1
Introduction - Meaning and Nature
Approaches to the Study of Social Problems - Social Disorganization,Personal, Deviational and Anomie Approach
Meaning - Causes, Consequences and Remedial measures Problems of Aged - Meaning and Nature of the Problems of Aged Changing Role of the Aged in the Family and Community
Care and Welfare of the Aged
Contemporary Social Problems
Crime: Meaning - Causes
Theories of Punishment - Preventive and Reformative measures
Juvenile Delinquency - Meaning - Causes and Rehabilitative measures
Meaning - Causes - Consequences and measures
b) Corruption and Terrorism,Corruption: Meaning - Types - Causes and Consequences
Prevention of Corruption Act and its effectiveness
Terrorism – Meaning - Causes - Types - Consequences and RemedialMeasures.
Sl. No
Semester and
Paper title/Topics
Course Outcome Students have Studied
1
I- DSC
Paper-1
Introduction to Sociology
CO-1 : Definition
CO-2: Basic Concepts, CO-3: Status and Role
CO-4:Culture
2
II- DSC
Paper-2
Foundation of Sociology
CO-5: Social Interaction CO-6: Social Institutions
CO-7: Socialization and Social Control
CO-8: Social Change
3
III- DSC
Paper-3
Study of Indian Society
CO-9: Pluralistic India, Caste as a farm of Social Stratification CO-10: Marginalization and Social Exclusion (SC, ST, Minorities and Women), Changing Indian Social Structure.
4
IV- DSC
Paper-4
Pioneers of Sociology
CO-11: Emergence of Sociology
CO-12: Founders, : Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim.
5
V- DSE
Rural Society and Reconstruction
CO-13: Rural and Agrarian Social Structure, Agrarian Social Structure, Themes of Rural Society in India
CO-14: Markets - Historical Background, Rural Reconstruction and Transition
6
VI- DSE
CO-15: Population Studies, Sources of Population Data, Structure of Population
CO-16: Theories of Population, Population Dynamics and
Development
A.V.K.COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, HASSAN
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
RESULT SHEET (2022-23 )
SEMESTER
I
III
V
TOTAL APPEARED
33
15
DISTINCTION
11
12
I CLASS
22
10
II CLASS
NIL
PASS
FAIL
NI;L
TOTAL PASS
PASS PERCENTAGE
100%
RESULT SHEET (2022-23)
30
20
7
9
13
29
14
96
93%
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