GMDC DEVIDHURA

COURSE INTRODUCTION

B.A. Sociology is a bachelor level course in Sociology with duration of three years. It is a social science, a term with which it is sometimes synonymous, which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop and refine a body of knowledge about human social activity. A Bachelor degree in Sociology teaches the fundamental concepts related to structure of society, organization of society, and how humans interact within these constructs.

Programme outcomes (POs)

• PO 1– This course will introduce students to key concepts in the discipline of Sociology.
• PO2– It will provide them broad knowledge about development of sociological thought.
• PO3– It will give them basic understanding and skill related to social research.
• PO 4 -It will provide them basic understanding of the Indian society
• PO 5– It will also sensitize them about social problems.
• PO 6– To understand the philosophical foundations of Sociology and its application.

Programme specific outcomes (PSOs): UG I Year / Certificate Course in Arts

• After completion of the course, the students will be able to understand the key concepts in Sociology.
• They would develop keen insights to distinguish between the common-sense knowledge and Sociological knowledge.
• They will understand the basic features of the Indian social system and social problems They will have basic knowledge and skill related to social research, and also sensitivity about gender issues in society.

Programme specific outcomes (PSOs): UG II Year/ (Diploma in Arts)

• After doing the programme, the students will develop in-depth understanding of sociological concepts, thoughts.
• They will have knowledge about the Traditional Social Institutions of Indian Society in context of continuity and change.
• Their sociological knowledge and analytical skills that would enable them to think critically about Indian society and emerging social problems and issues.
• They will have the knowledge and skill to conduct social research.

Programme specific outcomes (PSOs): UG III Year / Bachelor of Arts

PSO 1

• After completing some courses, the students will be able to understand the development of Sociology as a discipline and its basic concepts.
• They will have the knowledge of the works of classical sociological thinkers and their contribution in the field of Sociology. This would equip them with theoretical insights to understand social scenario around them and also familiarize them with different perspectives and theories.
• They will be able to distinguish between macro-level sociological perspectives, specify the theoretical components of each perspective, and connect each perspective to their historical and contemporary theorists.
• They will understand the emergence of intellectual traditions and also its impact upon the society

PSO2

• Courses in ‘Research Methodology in Sociology’, will enable the students to understand social research techniques which are used to investigate social phenomena.
• They will have the skills to conduct Social Survey.
• They will be familiar with formulation of significant hypothesis, Methods of Data collection and Sampling Techniques.
• They will have basic knowledge on Elementary Statistics.

PSO3

• Some courses will help the students gain knowledge of field work and project work.
• They will also have practical experience about field work and research project.
• This empirical learning will help them in becoming good researcher in future.

PSO4

• Having done the course on Indian Sociology, the students would understand emergence and development of Sociology as a discipline in India and influence of the growth of Nationalism on the discipline
• They would understand the philosophical foundations of Sociology and its application in the study of Indian society.
• They would have conceptual clarity and articulate the main debates/arguments within Sociology in India.
• They would be able to apply the sociological imagination and sociological concepts and principles to understand the society and also their own life.

PSO5

• Paper on Social Change will help the students understand the concept, dynamics and processes related to change in and change of society.
• A critical understanding of social change would enable students to come out with suggestions contributing to social cohesion in society.

PSO6

• Some papers will help the students to get an in-depth understanding of socio-cultural realities of Indian Society and culture, including the tribal society and industrial scenario.