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FACULTY OF SOCIAL STUDIES
SYLLABUS
MA SOCIOLGY
(SEMESTER: I, II)
Session: 2019-20
Dr. K. N. Modi University, Newai, Tonk
Dr. K N Modi University, Newai Student Evaluation System
Examination Process
Continuous Assessment
All courses undertaken by students are evaluated during the semester using internal system of continuous
assessment. The students are evaluated on class /tutorial participation, assignment work, lab work, class tests,
mid-term tests, quizzes and end semester examinations, which contribute to the final grade awarded for the
subject. Students will be notified at the commencement of each courses about the evaluation methods being
used for the courses and weightages given to the different assignments and evaluated activities.
In order to make the evaluation system as similar and transparent with any of the globally reputed educational
institutions like N.I.Ts, I.I.Ts etc. the Dr. K. N. Modi University Academic Council has adopted the grading
practices. Here marks obtained in the continuous assessment and end semester examination are added together
and a 10-point grading system will be used to award the student with on overall letter grade for the course
(subject).
Distribution of Marks
(i) Courses without Practical Components
10Marks -IITest Midterm(d)
Marks 10 -ITest Midterm(c)
10Marks -subject)each (for each marks 5 of sAssignment Two(b)
Marks 10 - etc.Seminar Projects, Quizzes, Tests, Class ion,participat Class Attendance(a)
40 Marks
(e) End –Term Examination - 60 Marks } 60 Marks _________________________________________
Total : 100
(ii)Courses with Practical Components only Internal Practical Examination and Continuous Progress- 50 End –Term Examination (Practical) - 50
Total : 100
Letter Grading System
Final evaluation of course is carried out on a TEN POINT grading system. Performance Grade and Grade
Points are as shown below:
Table 1
Marks Grade Value Grade Description
91 to 100 10 AA Out Standing
81 to 90 9 A+ Excellent
71 to 80 8 A Very Good
61 to 70 7 B+ Good
51 to 60 6 B Above Average
41 to 50 5 C Satisfactory
Less than 41 0 F Exposed
Absent in the University
Final Examination
0 I Incomplete
Note: In order to convert the SGPA and CGPA into percentile, multiply the same with the
Conversion factor of 10.
A student who earns a minimum of 5 grade Point (C grade) in a course (subject) is declared to have
successfully completed the course, and is deemed to have earned the credits assigned to that course. A course
successfully completed cannot be repeated.
A student should have appeared for the end semester examination of the prescribed course of study (mere
appearance in the continuous assessment test is not sufficient) to be eligible for the award of the degree in the
course.
If a student is eligible for but-fails to appeared in the end semester examination, he/she will be awarded an ‘I
grade (in complete) on the grade sheet. For all practical purposes an ‘I ‘Grade is treated as an ‘F’.
If a student is not eligible to appear in the end semester examination owing to his/her not fulfilling the
minimum attendance requirements, he may be permitted to re-register for those courses in which he/she had
attendance shortage, at the next available opportunity.
Grade Point Average (SGPA) &Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA)
Each course grade will be converted into a specific number of points associated with the grade as mentioned in
above Table 1. Here points are weighted with the number of credits assigned to a course. The Grade Point
Average (GPA) is the weighted average of grade points awarded to a student. The Grade Point Average for
each semester will be calculated only for those students who have passed all the courses of that semester. The
weighted average of GPA’s of all semester that the student has completed at any point of time is the
Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) at that point of time.
CGPA up to any semester will be calculated only for those students who have passed all the courses up to that
semester.
A student of student has to earn minimum of 104 credits to gets his M.A. (Sociology) Degree on completion of
four semesters.
Calculation of SGPA and CGPA:
Example:
Table 2
Courses Credits Letter
Grade
Grade
Value
Credit
Value
Grade
Points
Mathematics 3 B+ 7 3x7 21
Chemistry 3 A 8 3x8 24
Physics 3 A+ 9 3x9 27
Language Lab 2 A 8 2x8 16
TOTAL 11 TOTAL 88
In this case GPA = Total Grade Points 88 88
Credits 11
Suppose the GPAS in two successive semesters are 7.0 and 8.0 with 26 and 24 respective course credits, then
the
CGPA = 7x26+8x24 = 374
26+24 50
After the results are declared, grade cards will be issued to each student which will contain the list of courses
for that semester and the grades obtained by the student, as well as GPA of that semester. However, a
conversion factor of “10”, will be included, enabling students and future employers for transforming CGPA
into percentage of marks at par with the existing practices of I.I.Ts, N.I.Ts and A.I.C.T.E.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements in Dr. K. N. Modi University for proceeding to the next academic
year of study.
A First year Student of Dr. K. N. Modi University satisfying the below mentioned requirements is eligible to
study in the 3rd Semester of next academic year.
“Pass with Minimum C Grade in Four Theory Papers in the first & second Semester (Combined)”
= = 8.0
= 7.48
Proficiencies:
Extra-curricular activities as listed below will be offered to students of all programs. These activities will run
in both semesters and evaluated. Activities will be graded as outstanding/Excellent/Very good/Good/Above
Average/ Satisfactory/Exposed/Incomplete.
The extracurricular activities are sports, cultural:
1. Tennis 2. Athletics 3. Table Tennis
4. Badminton 5. Gymnastics 6. Chess
7. Throw Ball 8. Gardening 9. Organization & Management
10. Football 11. Electronics 12. Fine Arts & Paintings
13. Cricket 14. Social Service Club 15. Rovers & Rangers
16. Volleyball 17. Music and Dramatics 18. Model and Sculptures
19. Basketball 20. Debate 21. Equestrian Race
22. Kho – Kho 23. Robotics 24. Yoga & Meditation
25. Art & Photography
Club
26. Cultural Club 27. Any other activity with prior
approval of the President.
Guideline for submission of assignment
A. Assignments (Theory)
Following are the guidelines of assignments, their evaluation.
Assignment means a set of work, tasks and/or numerical problems given to the student, on the basis of topics
recently covered in the class as homework to be solved and submitted, within the time frame given by the
faculty and the examination cell. Each assignment should require 5 – 6 hours work to be done by the student.
The Date of Submission (DOS) duly announced on the Date of Allotment (DOA) to the student and duly
mentioned in the Academic Calendar.
1. In a multiple-section course, the preparation, duplication and distribution are the responsibility of the
Course Coordinator.
a. Allotment of an assignment should be made in the academic calendar of the semester.
b. The Date of Submission (DOS) of an assignment should be the tutorial in the prescribed week
wherever applicable. Where tutorials are not scheduled, submission should be in the first lecture of
the subsequent week.
2. Assignment should NOT have any descriptive questions (that can be directly copied from a book or from
the internet). However, in those course(s) where only descriptive problems are feasible, prior approval for
the same is to be sought from the President in writing mentioning the justification for the same.
3. The effective teaching for semester is generally of 14 weeks. The minimum number of assignments to
be given throughout the semester is two. No assignment should be due in the last week of the semester.
4. The assignment is to be submitted on or before the Date of Submission (DOS) as announced.
5. The evaluation of numerical assignment will be done through a test based on the assignment. The test
would comprise of one of the questions from the assignment to be solved in the class. The following
process may be adopted for the purpose:
a) Ask students to bring the assignment sheets to the class (along with calculators, if required).
b) Take 60 sheets of A4 sheets. On each sheet write the roll number of a student and the question
number from the assignment that he/she has to solve. Different question for adjacent students. Make
student sit roll-number-wise, so that no two adjacent students are given the same problem.
c) Give student just sufficient time to solve the problem assuming that they have done the assignment
at home.
d) Make sure they have submitted the assignment before the start of the test and that they are not
copying.
6. Marks to be awarded in these assignment-quizzes only if the assignment is submitted in time.
7. For non-numeric assignments the rest could have questions based on the assignment. Make sure that there
are multiple shuffled sets for these tests to prevent copying. The comments on the assignments are
mandatory. The marks are to be allotted to submission and test separately.
8. Minimal time to be given to the students to attempt the said tests because they should not require any
thinking for solving these as they have already solved these problems earlier.
9. The evaluated assignments/tests are to be shown to the student (as done in scrutiny of the End Term
Examination answer sheets) and are to be retained by the instructor. The evaluated assignments/test should
be retained till the next assignment is evaluated. This is to permit checking by designated authority at any
instance.
10. The assignment-based tests should be given on the Date of Assignment (DOS). Only the students who
have submitted the assignment on time should be allowed to take the test, otherwise, the student should be
awarded ZERO marks for the same.
11. This procedure is to be announced and explained to the students in the very first class. The importance of
timely submission of assignments should be explained.
12. No deviation from this policy is permitted except with a written prior approval from the president.
B. Laboratory Assessments
Following are the guidelines for the conduct and evaluation of practical in all courses with laboratory
components:
1. A practical is where a student is taken to a laboratory and is asked to perform a set of task on the given
computer, equipment or on a setup comprising of devices or components. This includes on-the spot
conduct of an activity to derive desired results and to report the findings.
2. A student will have to maintain record of the experiments performed in the labs in the bound lab
notebook.
3. The lab notebook should be maintained in the format of a lab journal, where (in general) the aim of the
experiment, the observations, calculations, results ad discussions are reported. These should not have
any description like ‘method’ etc, unless the method itself is the aim of the experiment. Error analysis
forms an essential part of the lab journal.
4. Each lab work performed is to be verified by the respective teachers in the next class.
5. A student will be evaluated on every experiment/lab performed. The components of practical
assessment are to be re-defined, notified to the student and to be strictly adhered to.
The records of the students attendance in the lab is to be maintained. The lab file record is evaluated for 10 marks
and the attendance weightage will be again 10 Marks.
DR. K. N. MODI UNIVERSITY
Study and Evaluation Scheme
MA Sociology I SEMESTER
There shall be 6 papers in M.A. Sociology I semester Examination. Each paper shall be of 6 credits. Each question paper shall be of 3 hour duration and of 100 marks. Each Semester will
have I Mid-term, II Mid-term and End term exams of 20, 20 and 60 marks respectively.
S. Sub Code Subject Name Period Evaluation Scheme Credit
No. Continuous Final Total Assessment Exam
L T P
1 01MAS101
INTRODUCTION TO
SOCIOLOGY
3 1 0 40 60 100 4
Research Methodology 40 60 100 4
2 01MAS102
3 1 0
40 60 100 4
3 01MAS103 INDIAN SOCIETY
3 1 0
RURAL SOCIETY IN INDIA 40 60 100 4
4 01MAS104
3 1 0
40 60 100 4
5 01MAS105 Political Sociology
3 1 0
6 01MAS106
Sociology of Globalization
3 1 0 40 60 100 4
7 01MASC107 Co-curricular activities 0 0 1 100 1
8 01MASS108 Seamless Learning 0 0 1 100 1
18 6 2 800 26
DR. K. N. MODI UNIVERSITY
Study and Evaluation Scheme
MA Sociology II SEMESTER
There shall be 6 papers in M.A. Sociology II semester Examination. Each paper shall be of 6 credits. Each question paper shall be of 3 hour duration and of 100 marks. Each Semester will have I Mid-term, II Mid-term and End term exams of 20, 20 and 60 marks respectively.
S. Sub Code Subject Name Period Evaluation Scheme Credit
No. Continuous Final Total Assessment Exam
L T P
1 01MAS201
SOCIOLOGICAL THINKERS
3 1 0 40 60 100 4
2 01MAS202
3 1 0
40 60 100 4 Theoretical Perspective in sociology
3 01MAS203
3 1 0
40 60 100 4 PIONEERS OF INDIAN SOCIOLOGY
4 01MAS204
3 1 0 40 60 100 4
Environmental Sociology
5 01MAS205
3 1 0
40 60 100 4 GENDER AND SOCIETY
6 01MAS206
3 1 0 40 60 100 4 INDUSTRIAL
SOCIOLOGY
7 01MASC207 Co-curricular activities 0 0 1 100 1
8 01MASS208 Seamless Learning 0 0 1 100 1
18 6 2 800 26
M.A. (SOCIOLGY) (SEMESTER–I)
PAPER-I: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Max Marks: 100
Course Objective: The course is meant to be a formal introduction to the discipline of sociology. It
introduces the student to the basic concepts in sociology in order
to show how sociology is premised on society as an object of
study.
Unit I
A brief history of the development of sociology. The scope of sociology, Relationship with other
social Sciences Relationship with other social sciences – History; Psychology, Economics and Social
Anthropology.
Unit II
Basic Concepts: Group, Community, Association, Institution, Norms, Values, Folkways and Mores,
Status and Role.
Unit III
Culture: Characteristics; Material Culture and non-material Culture; Cultural lag.
Unit IV
Human Society: Human Versus Animal Society. Types of society: The Earliest Societies: Hunters
and gatherers; Pastoral and agrarian societies; non-industrial civilizations and traditional states;
Industrial societies. The newly industrializing countries.
Unit V
Individual and society: Early Development of the infant. The life course. Socialization. Internalized
objects. Stages of Socialization. Agents of Socialization. Gender socialization.
Recommended Readings:
1. Berger, Peter. 1963. Invitation to Sociology: A Humanistic Perspective. Chapter I Sociology as
Individual Pastime. New York: Anchor Books Doubley and co. Pp. 1-24.
2. Bottomore. T.B. 1962. Sociology: A Guide to Problems and Literature. Barns & Noble.
3. Inkeles, Alex. 1991. What is Sociology- Prentice Hall India Ltd. New Delhi. (Three paths to a
definition)
4. Gisbert, Pascual. Fundamentals of Sociology. Oriental Longman.
5. Davis, Kingsley. 1981. Human Society [Indian Reprint] Surjeet Publications, Delhi.
6. Giddens, Anthony. 1997. Sociology. Third Edition, Polity Press New York.
7. Bierstedt, Robert. 1970. The Social Order. Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., Bombay.
8. Smelser, Neil. 1993. Sociology. Prentice Hall India Ltd. New Delhi.
M.A. (SOCIOLGY) (SEMESTER–I)
PAPER-II: Research Methodology
Max. Marks: 100
Objectives
To develop an understanding and awareness of the ethical standards of social research.
To understand the logic of content analysis and case study .
Student will be able to accurately use the basic vocabulary common among social
science researchers.
Student will be able to describe basic techniques for the collection of original data using each of
the following methods: standardized survey; content analysis; field observation; qualitative
interviewing; historical and comparative methods; community-based research methods.
UNIT-1 Quantitative Methods and survey research Assumptions of quantification and measurement
Survey techniques, Limitation of Survey.
UNIT-2 Sampling design Questionnaire construction, interview schedule Measurement and scaling.
UNIT-3 Case study method, Content analysis, Life history, Sociomeltry. Panel study.
UNIT-4 Statistics in Social research: Measures of central tendency: Mean, Median, Mode. Measures of Dispersion: Standard Deviation: mean Deviation Quantitative Deviation.
Unit-5
Co relation analysis: Tests of Significance
Graphic and Diagrammatic presentation of Data.
Use of statistics in social research. Its advantages and Limitations.
Application of computer in Social Research.
Outcomes
Students will practice writing informed consents, and they will analyze research designs
that violate and those that adhere to the standards of ethical research.
Students will understand the logic of content analysis and case study.
Students can define the processes of social scientific research. and limitations of
the various methodologies used in the social sciences.
Students can identify various modes of design for data collection. Students can
determine the difference between primary and secondary sources, distinguish
between reliable and unreliable information, and can interpret data tables, figures
and graphs accurately.
References :
1. Blalock, Hubert M. (1979), Social Statistics. New York: Tata Mc-Graw-Hill. 2. Thakur, Devender (2003), Research Methodology in Social Science, New Delhi: Deep and Deep
Publications Pvt. Ltd.
3. Young, P.V. (1988), Scientific Social Surveys and Research, New Delhi Prentice Hall.
M.A. (SOCIOLGY) (SEMESTER–I)
PAPER-III: INDIAN SOCIETY
Max. Marks: 100
Course Objective :This course intends to introduce students to the social structure of Indian society. It also aims to familiarize the basic social institutions and village and tribal life of India. This course gives them insights about the social change in India.
Unit I
Unity and Diversity; Concepts of Unity and Diversity; Racial, religious, ethnic and linguistic
composition of India.
Unit II
Marriage; Endogamy, Exogamy, Monogamy, Polygamy. Marriage as a Sacrament; Marriage as
Contract.
Unit III
Family; Extended, Nuclear; Matrilineal, Patrilineal, Matriarchal and Patriarchal families; Joint
Family, Characteristics, Functions and Disintegration; Changes in the Indian family
Unit IV
Caste system in India: Conceptual analysis, Features of caste system, Origin of caste in India;
Changes in caste system
Unit V
Village in India: Evolution of village community in India; Village as a social unit, Changes in village
communities , Problems of the tribal people. Suggested References: 1. Ambedkar, B.R. 1945. Annihilation of caste (3rd edition). Delhi: Gautam Book Centre.
2. Dube, S.C . 1990. Indian Society. New Delhi: National Book Trust, Pp: 1-46.
3. Ghurye, G.S. 1932. Caste and Race in India. Mumbai: Popular Prakashan Private Limited, Pp: 1-
30, 162-151.
4. Kapadia, K.M. “The Family in Transition” in Patel, Tulsi (ed). 2005. The Family in India:
Structure and Practice. New Delhi: Sage Publications India Pvt Ltd, Pp: 172-203.
5. Madan, G.R. 1990. India’s Developing Villages. New Delhi: Allied Publishes, Pages: 3-28.
6. Patel, Tulsi (ed). 2005. The Family in India: Structure and Practice. New Delhi: Sage Publications
India Pvt. Ltd, Pp: 19-33.
7. Shah, A.M. 1998. The Family in India: Critical Essays. New Delhi: Orient Longman,
Pp: 52-63.
8. Sharma,K.L.2008. Indian Social Structure and Change. Jaipur: Rawat Publications, Pp: 1-52, 96-
106, 107-129, 131-158. 10
9. Singh, Yogendra. 1986. Modernization of Indian Tradition. Jaipur: Rawat Publication, Pp: 1-22,
61-63.
10. Srinivas, M.N. 1982. Indian Social Structure. Delhi: Hindustan Publishing Corporation (India).
11. Srinivas, M.N. Social Change in Modern India. New Delhi: Orient Longman Private Limited, Pp:
1-94.
12. Xaxa, Virginius. 2008. State, Society and Tribes: Issues in Post-colonial India. New Delhi:
Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt Ltd, Pp: 1-11.
M.A. (SOCIOLGY) (SEMESTER–I)
Paper-IV: RURAL SOCIETY IN INDIA
Max. Marks: 100
Objectives:
To develop the conceptual frame work about rural society and rural social Institutions.
Students become familiar with the rural society and multiple types of rural social
Institutions (Family, Religion, Marriage, Cast, Political system and economic system)
and their evaluation over time.
To develop an understanding and awareness of Agrarian relation in rural India, rural class
structure and Jajmani system.
To look at rural social problems in the context of culture.
SYLLABUS
UNIT-I Rural Society — Meaning. Definitions, Characteristics. Agrarian, Peasant and Folk Society: Concept and Characteristics Village: Concept, Types, Rural-urban Distinction and Continuum.
UNIT-2 Agrarian Relation in Rural India: Land Ownership and its Types. Land and Labour, Rural Class Structure, Jaimani System. Agrarian Movements in India.
UNIT-3 Rural Political Life; Rural Elite and Leadership-Past and Present. Faction and Factionalism in Rural India. Dominant Caste in India. Emerging Rural Leadership and Development.
UNIT-4
Rural Problems: Rural Poverty, Land-Less Labor, Untouchability. Emigration of people.
Unit-5
Rural Social Institution: Family, Religion, Marriage. Caste System and changes taking place.
Outcomes:
Students will understand the concept of Rural Society.
Students can explain the major sociological concepts and theories
Associated with the Rural Social
Institutions.
Students will understand the Agrarian Relation in Rural India.
Students will be able to identity various rural problems like Rural
Poverty, land less labor and
Untouchability.
References : 1. Dube, S.C. (1967). The Indian Village. New Delhi: National Book Trust.
2. Ghurye, G.S. (1957). Caste and Class in India, Bombay: Popular Book Depot.
3. A.R. Desai Rural Sociology in India Popular Publication Bombay.
M.A. (SOCIOLGY) (SEMESTER–I)
Paper-V: Political Sociology
Max. Marks: 100
Objectives
1. To study the relationship between society and polity
2. To study the various approaches to study the State
3. To understand the contemporary socio-political challenges in India
Unit I
Nature and scope of political sociology, Relationship between Society and Polity, Sociological
Definitions of Politics, authority and the state
Unit II
Theoretical Approaches to the State, Classical thinker: Marx Weber, Neo –Marxist (Gramsci,
Althusser), Elite, Pluralism, Post-structuralism (Foucault- knowledge/power)
Unit III
Society and the state in India, , Mandal commission and Bahujan Politics, Gender issues, Dalit
politics
Unit IV
Contemporary Challenges and impact of globalization, Issues of citizenship, Hindutva and
politics of the upper castes
Unit V
Civil society, Inequalities and exclusion, Social movements and new social movements
Essential Readings: / References
1. Laclau Ernesto, Politics and Ideology in Marxist Theory, Verso, London, 1977
2. Kothari Rajni, Caste in Indian Politics, Delhi, 1973.
3. Miller David, On Nationality, Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1995.
4. Bhargava Rajeev, Secularism and its Critics, OUP, New Delhi, 1999.
5. ChandhokeNeera (edt) Understanding the Post Colonial World, Sage, New Delhi,
1994.
6. Nash Kate, 2000, Contemporary Political Sociology, Blackwell Publishers,
Massachussets.
7. Ernst Gellner, 1983, Nations and Nationalism, Cornell University Press
8. GershonShafir (ed) 1998The Citizenship Debates, University of Minnesota Press
9. Charles Tilly, Coercion, Capital and European States, Blackwell (1990)
10. Benedict Anderson, 1991,Imagined Communities, Verso
11. VoraRajendra and PalshikarSuhas, (Ed) Indian Democracy, Sage New Delhi, 2004
12. TornquistOlle, “Politics and Development” - A Critical Introduction, Sage publication,
London, 1999.
13. Sharma Rajendra, “Power Elite In Indian Society”, Rawat Publications, Jaipur and
New Delhi, 1999.
14. KohliAtul, “ The State and Poverty in India –The Politics of Reform”,Cambridge
University Press, Cambridge, 1987.
15. Desai A.R., State and Society – India – Essays in Dissent, popular Pub, Bombay.
2000.
16. ShakirMoin, “State and Politics in Contemporary India”, Ajanta Publication, Delhi,
1986.
17. VoraRajendra, Agenda for The Study of Political Economy of Maharashtra,
Occasional
paper No.1, Politics and Public Administration, University of Pune, Feb.1994.
Note: Any other text/Article suggested by the subject teacher.
M.A. (SOCIOLGY) (SEMESTER–I)
Paper-VI: Sociology of Globalization
Max. Marks: 100
Sociology of Globalization
Unit-I Globalization: The Historical and Social Context, Distinctive Characteristics and Dimensions: Economic, Technological, Social and
cultural.
Unit-II Modernization and Globalization, Neo-Liberalism and Global
Capitalism and Globalization and Nation State
Unit-III Global Institutions and Actors: World Bank, MNCs, WTO, IMF,
NGOs
Unit-IV
Globalization and Culture: The Ethos of Globalization (Individualism, Freedom, Consumerism) Cultural Homogenization,
Unit V
Hegemony and Dominance Impact of Globalization on poor and women References:
1. Yusuf, Abdulraheem Impact of Globalization on Culture , www.musero.org.ng/publications 2. Jean T. (2002). The hidden dimension of globalization: What is at stake geo culturally? Global Policy Forum, New York
3. Tomlinson, John (1999) Globalization and Culture. Chicago University Press 4. Hopper, Paul (2007). Understanding Cultural Globalization. Polity
5. Bardhan, Pranab The Impact of Globalization on the Poor http://eml.berkeley.edu/ 6. Harrison, Annedt.(2007) Globalization and Poverty: An Introduction,Chicago University Press
7. Chhibber, Bharti(2009) Globalisation and its Impact on Women: A Critical Assessment, Mainstream, Vol XLVII No 21
8. Bhattacharya, Malini (2005)Women and Globalisation, The Hindu
M.A. (SOCIOLGY) (SEMESTER–II)
PAPER-I: SOCIOLOGICAL THINKERS
Max. Marks: 100
Course Objective: To understand the origin and development of Sociology as a subject. To learn the classical theories
propounded by various thinkers. To learn how the various aspects of social life are analysed by early
sociological thinkers.
Course Outline:
Unit I
Emergence of Sociology, August Comte: The Law of Human Progress, Positivism, Hierarchy of
Science and Social Static and Dynamic.
Unit II
Herbert Spencer: Theory of Evolution, Organic Analogy, Militant and Industrial Societies.
Unit III
Emile Durkheim: Social Facts, Division of Labour, Suicide.
Unit IV
Max Weber: Theory of Social Action, Concept of Ideal Type, Protestant ethic and Spirit of
Capitalism.
Unit V
Karl Marx: Dialectical Materialism, Alienation, Class Struggle.
Suggested References: 1. Coser, Lewis A. "Masters of Sociological Thought", New York, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, Inc.,
1971.
2. Aron, Raymond "Main Currents in Sociological Thought" Vol. 1 & 2, Hammondsworth,
Middleses, Penguin Books, 1965.
3. Abraham, Francis, and Morgan, John Henry, Sociological Thought from Comte to Sorokin,
Madras: Macmillan India, 1985.
4. Ritzer, Lewis, A. Master of Sociological Thought: Ideas in Historical and Social Context. 2nd ed.
Jaipur: Rawat Publications, 1996.
M.A. (SOCIOLGY) (SEMESTER–II)
PAPER-II: Theoretical Perspective in sociology
Max. Marks: 100
Objectives
To understand what accounts for the emergence of the academic discipline of sociology.
Students understand the major sociological perspectives (Functionalist, Conflict,
Symbolic
Interaction, and Feminist thought), their theoretical components and their historical
evolution.
To be able to communicate effectively in writing.
To understand the theories of social structure and Social Anomie devised by the major
theorists.
SYLLABUS Unit- 1
Nature of Formation of sociology theory, Meaning and Nature of sociological theory,
Formation process of sociological theory, Levels of theorization.
Unit- 2
Social structure and Social Anomie, The Idea of Social Structure-Reddifle Brown and S.F.
Nadel. Social Anomie_Emile Durkheim and R.K. Merton, Neo Structuralism M.Foucault and
J.Alexender
Unit- 3 Theory of Functionalism, Functionalism (Early theories)-Malinowaski and Emile Durkheim, Functional Diamentions of social system-T.Parsons, Paradigm for functional theory in Sociology R.K.Merton.
Unit- 4 Conflict theory- Conflict theory-Karl Marx, Mar critique by Ralf Dahrendorf, Functional Analysis of conflict-L.Coser.
Unit 5
Interactionist perspective and Recent trends in Sociological theory:
Symbolic interactionism (G'H'mead and H Rlumer)'
Phenomenological sociology (A.Schutz and Edmund Husserl)
Ethno methodology (H'Garfinkel)
Outcome:
Students will be able to identify the philosophical, economic and political developments
that lead to the development of classic social theory.
Students can distinguish between macro level and micro level sociological
perspectives, can specify the theoretical components of each perspective, and
connect each perspective to their historical and contemporary theorists.
Students will communicate in writing their understanding of classical theory.
Students will be able to apply concepts or aspects of Redclifle Brown,S.F. Nadel,
Durkheim’s, and Merton’s work to contemporary social problems and phenomena
References:- 1. Adams, Bert N & Sydie, R.A. (2001), Sociological Theory, New Delhi, Vistar Publications. 2. Bottomore, Tom & Nisbet, Robert (2004), A History of Sociological Analysis, Jaipur, Rawat
Publications.
3. Parsons Falcott 1937-1949, The structure of social action, Vol. I & II McGraw Hill, New
York.
4. Coser, L.A. 1977: Masters of Sociology thougth , New York.
5.Mukerjee R.N.- Samajik Vicharo ka Itihas
M.A. (SOCIOLGY) (SEMESTER–II)
PAPER-III: PIONEERS OF INDIAN SOCIOLOGY
Max. Marks: 100
Course Objective: This course exposes the students to the contribution of sociologists who have built-up sociology in
India.
Course Outline:
Unit I
Radhakamal Mukerjee: Social structure of values. Social Ecology.
Unit II
D.P.Mukerjee: Cultural diversities, Modernization. A.R Desai: State and society.
Unit III
G.S.Ghurye: Caste, Rural Urban Community,
Unit IV
Iravati Karve : Kinship Map of India, Peasant Society and Folk Culture
Unit V
M.N.Srinivas: Sanskritization, Secularization, and Dominant Caste, S.C. Dube: Indian Village,
Tradition, Modernization and Development.
Suggested references: 1. Dube, S.C. 2005. Society in India, New Delhi: National Book Trust.
2. Dube, S.C.1995. Indian Village, London: Routledge.
3. Dube, S.C. 1958. India’s Changing Village, London: Routledge.
4. Srinivas, M.N. 1980. India: Social Structure, New Delhi: Hindustan Publishing.
5. Srinivas, M. N. 1963, Social Change in Modern India, California, Berkeley: California University
Press.
6. Singh,Yogendra. 1973, Modernization of Indian Tradition, Delhi: Thomson Press.
7. Karve Irawati. 1961. Hindu Society: An interpretation. Poone: Deccan College
8. Ghurye G.S. 1950. Caste, Class and Occupation, Bombay: Popular Prakashan.
9. Ghurye G.S. 1945. Culture and Society. Bombay: Popular Prakashan.
10. Majumdar, D.N. 1958. Races and Culture of India, Bombay: Asia Publishing House.
11. Mukerjee, D.P. 1958. Diversities, Delhi: Peoples Publishing House.
12. Ooman,T.K. and R.N.Mukerjee, 1986. Indian Sociology: Reflections and Introspections,
Bombay: Popular Prakashan.
13. Andre Beteille, 1974. Essays in Comparative Sociology, New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
14. Nagla B.K. 2007. Indian Sociological Thought, New Delhi: Rawat
M.A. (SOCIOLGY) (SEMESTER–II)
PAPER-IV: Environmental Sociology
Max. Marks: 100
Objectives: This course aims to sensitize the students regarding the relationship between human
society and ecosystem, to help students understand the various approaches to the study of
environment and ecosystem and to create awareness among the students regarding environmental
degradation and the importance of sustainable development
UNIT 1:
Environmental Sociology
Environmental Sociology: Field and Scope
Basic concepts -Environment ,Ecosystem, Ecology, Biodiversity, Ecological footprint , Eco–
feminism ,Sustainable Development
Environmental Education- meaning, objectives- significance and strategies used for
Environmental Education
UNIT 2:
Approaches/Perspectives in Environmental Sociology
Duncan’s Ecological Complex: POET Model
Dunlap and Catton’s Ecological Explanation
Political economy interpretation- Alan Schnaiberg
Ecological modernization- Arthur P.J. Mol and Gert Spaargaren
Indian thinkers: Radhakamal Mukherjee, Ramachandra Guha
UNIT 3:
Environmental Degradation, Pollution and Disasters
Current Issues- Global Warming and Green House effect- Ozone Depletion-Acid
RainDeforestation- Atmospheric Turbidity and Nuclear Winter
Human Actions and Environment Degradation: Deforestation, Big Dams, Mining and
Pesticides
Pollution: Air, Water, Noise, Land and Solid waste: Major Causes, Impact and Remedial
Measures
UNIT 4:
Environmental Protection
Initiatives of the State and International Agencies: Stockholm, Rio conference
Environment Protection Agencies in India
Constitutional Provisions and Environmental Laws in India
Environmental Movements in India
Environmental Planning for Sustainable development
UNIT 5:
Natural Disasters - Earthquakes-Tsunami- Wind storms
Environment Degradation and Human Health
Early Interest in Environmental Issues -The Chicago School: Classical Human Ecology
Environment and Society- Need for the study of environment
References
1. Shiva, Vanadana: Staying Alive Women. Ecology and Survival in India, New Delhi: Kali for
Women Press, 1988, pp.1-37, 218-228.
2. Arnold, David and Guha, Ramchandra, (eds.): Nature, Culture and Imperialism, New Delhi:
Oxford University Press, 1955.
3. Baviskar, Amita : In the Belly of the River: Tribal Conflicts over Development in the
Narmada Valley, OUP, Delhi, 1997.
4. Gadgil, Madhav and Guha, Ramchandra: Ecology and Equity: The use and Abuse of Nature
in Contemporary India, New Delhi: Oxford University Press, 1996, pp.9-191.
5. Merchant Carolyn: Ecology: Key Concepts in Critical Theory, Humanities Press, New
6.Giddens, Anthony. 1996 “Global Problems and Ecological Crisis” in Introduction to
Sociology. 2nd Edition. New York: W.W. Norton and Co.
7.Michael Redclift, 1984, Development and the Environmental Crisis, Meheun Co. Ltd. Munshi,
Indra.
8.Schnaiberg Allan, 1980, The Environment, Oxford University Press. N.Y.
9.UNDP. 2000.Sustainable Development. New York: OUP
10.World Commission on Environment and Development, 1987. Our common future Brutland
report, NewDelhi :Oxford university press
11.Gadgil, Madhav & Ram Chandra. Guha 1996, Ecology and Equity: The use and
Abuse of Nature in contemporary India:: New Delhi: OUP.
12.Ghai, Dharam (ed) 1994, Development and Environment: Sustaining People and
Nature. UNRISD: Blackwell Publication.
13.Katyal, Jimmy and M.Satake1989, Environmental Pollution, New Delhi: Anmol
Publications.
14.Krishna, Sumi 1996, Environmental Politics: People’s lives and Development
Choices, New Delhi:Sage Publications.
15.Mehta S.R. (ed) 1997, Poverty, Population and Sustainable Development, New Delhi:
Rawat Publications.
16.Shiva. Vandana 1991 Ecology and the Politics of Survival: Conflicts over Natural
Resources in India. New Delhi: Sage Publications.
17Singh, Gian 1991, Environmental Deterioration in India: Causes and Control, New
Delhi: Agricole.
18.UNDP, 1987, Sustainable Development : World commission On Environment and
Development, Our Common Future Brutland Report, OUP: New Delhi
M.A. (SOCIOLGY) (SEMESTER–II)
GENDER AND SOCIETY
Max. Marks: 100
Course Objective: The course introduces the student to basic concepts in feminism. It explores the varied forms of
violence against women and examines the differing ways in which inequality between sexes has been
explained. It also introduces the student to the concerns of the women’s movement in India.
Course Outline:
Unit I
Basic concepts: Sex and Gender; Femininity and masculinity; Patriarchy; Cultural Images of
Women; Negative Stereotypes of Women.
Unit II
Feminism: Meaning and emergence of feminism; Types of feminism; Post-feminism and anti-
feminism.
Unit III
Violence against women/Women against violence: Rape; Dowry and domestic violence; Prostitution;
Sex determination tests; Missing girls: Sex pre-selection; Eve teasing and Sexual harassment at work.
Unit IV
Women Development and the State: Women and work, women in informal sector; income generation
and micro credit schemes.
Unit V
Women’s Studies: Emergence of Women’s Studies in India, Women’s Movement in India: Women
and National freedom movement, Women’s movement in post-independent India.
Suggested References: 1. Bhasin, Kamla & Nighat Said Khan. 1986. Some Questions on Feminism and its relevance in
South Asia. Raj Press. New Delhi.
2. Bhasin, Kamla. 2000. Understanding Gender. Kali for Women. New Delhi.
3. Bhasin, Kamla. 2004. Exploring Masculinity. Kali for Women. New Delhi.
4. Bhasin, Kamla. 2004. What is Patriarchy?
5. Chacko, Shubha. 2001. Changing the Stream: Backgrounder on the Women’s Movement in India.
CED. Bangalore.
6. Freedman, Jane. 2002. Feminism. Viva Books. New Delhi.
7. John, E Mary. 2004. ‘Gender and Development in India, 1970-90’s: some reflections on the
constitutive role of context’ (ed.) Chaudhuri, Maitrayee. Feminism in India, New Delhi: Kali for
women.
8. Kabir, Naila. 1995. ‘Empowerment from below: Learning from the grassroots’. Pg 223-265. (Ed)
Kabir, Naila. Reversed Realities: Gender Hierarchies in Development Thought. New Delhi: Kali for
women.
9. Sexual Harassment at the workplace – A Guide. Sakshi, New Delhi.
10. Saheli 1981-2006. 2006. New Delhi: Saheli Publication.
M.A. (SOCIOLGY) (SEMESTER–II)
PAPER-VI: INDUSTRIAL SOCIOLOGY
Max. Marks: 100
Course Objective: This course gives a scientific understanding of Industrial Society. It helps the students to understand
the nature of Industrial problems. It also equips the students to prevent and to settle the Industrial
problems.
Course outline:
Unit I
Industrial Sociology: Emergence of Industrial Sociology, Development of Industrial Sociology, Task
of Industrial Sociology, Social Welfare and Social Relations.
Unit II
Rise And Development Of Industry: Early Industrialism - Types of Productive Systems - The
Manorial or Feudal system - The guild system - The domestic or putting-out system - and the factory
system - Characteristics of the factory system - causes and Consequences of industrialization.
Unit III
Industrial Organisation: Formal and Informal Organisations - The structure and features of formal
Organisation - Pre-requisites of Industrial Organisation, Principles of Oraganisation – Type of
Informal Group.
Unit IV
Industrial Management: The Managerial Structure - Line and Staff Organizations -Functions of Line
and Staff - Supervisors - White collar Workers - Blue collar Workers and Specialists.
Unit V
Industrial Disputes: Meaning - Forms: Strike and Lock-out -Types of Strike- Causes of Industrial
Disputes (with reference to India) - Machinery of prevention - Joint Consultative Machinery - Works
Committee - Code of Discipline - Standing orders - grievance procedure - Settlement of Industrial
Disputes - Machinery (with reference to India) -Conciliation Machinery - Arbitration Machinery –
Adjudication, Labour Welfare in India, Government and Trade Unions.
Suggested References: 1. Gisbert Pascal, Fundamentals of Industrial Sociology, Tata Mc. Graw Hill Publishing Co., New
Delhi, 1972.
1. Schneider Engeno. V, Industrial Sociology, 2nd Edition, Mc. Graw Hill Publishing Co., New
Delhi, 1979.
2. Mamoria. C.B. and Mamoria. S, Dynamics of Industrial Relations In India.
3. Sinha. G.P. and P.R.N. Sinha, Industrial Relations and Labour Legislations, New Delhi, Oxford
and IBH Publishing Co., 1977. 51
5. TYAGI, B.P., Labour Economics and Social Welfare, Jai Prakashnath and Co., Meerut, 1980.
6. Mehrotra. S.N., Labour Problems In India, 3rd Revised Edition, S. Chand and Co., New Delhi,
1981..RM 72
