Departments - Rajiv Gandhi Government College Chaura Maidan, Shimla H.P 171001

Departments.

Name of the Degree:	Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
No. of Teachers	01
Name and Designation of the Teacher	Dinesh Sharma, Assistant Professor
Departmental Society	Sociological Society of Kotshera

Sociology is the science of society. It seeks to understand the web of relationship that creates society. Social dynamics of groups, communities, organizations and institutions have been the centre of its study. Society is guided by the values and it is regulated and controlled by the norms, folkways, mores, customs and laws. Sociological study of all these institutions and agencies of social control helps in better understanding of polity and economy. Sociological principles enlighten the society and aid in the formulation of effective social policy. Sociology provides an intellectual background and skills for career in professions and business both in government and private sector. Students who study sociology:

1. Understand social structure: Sociology equips students with the ability to analyze and understand the organization of social systems, including institutions, power dynamics social stratification, and cultural norms.

2. Develop critical thinking skills: Sociological study involves rigorous research Methodologies that help to develop critical thinking skills, mathematical reasoning, data analysis and a deep understanding of social phenomena.

3. Improve intercultural competence: By studying the social groups present around the world and their ways of interacting, sociologists gain a deeper understanding of culture different from their own.

4. Gain a historical perspective: Sociological study often involves an exploration of the history of social movements and institutions, allowing students to develop a better understanding of current social issues and the roots behind them.

5. Foster social change: Sociologists are often committed to social justice and empowerment, using their research to inform policies that can affect social change.

6. They will be able to comprehend the traditional basis of Indian Society, diversity and plurality of society.

7. They will understand the rural and tribal communities, their composition, culture, and the programmes and policy for their development.

8. After completion of this program students will be able to analyze the society through sociological perspectives. They will gain knowledge of theoretical perspectives of Functional, Conflict and international thinkers.

9. Their understanding of development and environmental issues will be wider and deep. They will be well conversed with the theory and practice of sustainable development.

10. Sociology majors can find employment in various fields that require analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills such as research, consulting, law, education, policy-making, public service, and activism.

Faculty Name	Designation	~
Dr. Sneha	Assistant Professor

COURSE-1: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

The course aims at introducing basic concepts and sociological thinking to the students. It provides foundation to all the courses and to the subject at large. By going through this course students will be able to define Sociology and will know about the development of Sociology as an independent discipline. They will know the nature and scope of Sociology. This will acquaint them with the basic concepts like society, community, institution, association, socialization, culture and social groups, etc. They will also know about different social processes and institutions.

COURSE-2: SOCIETY IN INDIA

This course is intended to know the society in India. By studying this course students will learn about the traditional basis of Indian society. They will be acquainted with the structure of Indian society, functions of different institutions, diversity of Indian culture, processes of social stratification and social change. They will know the efforts of the government for planned social development for social justice and upliftment.

COURSE-3: SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES

Sociological theories study social phenomenon in perspective. In this course students will learn to define sociological theories, will know their characteristics and theory building process. They will be introduced to classical sociological theories and will learn the functional, conflict and action theories propounded by August Comte, Emile Durkheim, Karl Marx and Max Weber respectively. They will understand concepts like development of society, division of labour, social facts, class struggle, dialectical materialism, religion, social action theoretically.

COURSE-4: METHODS OF SOCIOLOGICAL ENQUIRY

After studying this course students will learn the scientific ways and methods of obtaining knowledge. They will learn basic concepts, objectives, steps and significance of social research. It will add to their intellectual capacities, logical thinking and critical evaluation. They will be well versed with quantitative and qualitative methods of studying social phenomenon. They will develop the writing skills.

COURSE-5: TECHNIQUES OF SOCIAL RESEARCH

This course has been designed with the objective of imparting skill and training of practical research work. It focuses on formulation of research design, method of data collection, and data analysis. It will educate students about quantitative and qualitative research. Tools and techniques of research like formulation of questionnaire, organization of interview, coding, and use of computer in research will be learned by the students.

COURSE-6: SOCIOLOGY OF ENVIRONMENT

This course will educate the students about the importance of environment for life. It will give basic knowledge about different components of environment, ecology, eco-system, and natural resources. Issues of sustainable development and over exploitation of resources and consequent effects of pollution, climate change, global warming, desertification, deforestation, soil erosion, extinction of species of plants and animals, displacement will be analysed for awareness and sensitization of the students. History of human efforts for protection of environment and conservation of resources will be known by them.

COURSE-7: SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHY

This course provides an understanding of the interaction population and society. It analyses the impact of fertility, mortality, and migration on the composition, size, and distribution of population. Students will analyse population resource debate through various theories on demography. The problem of population explosion in India and consequent problems of poverty, unemployment, over use of resources will be understood sociologically by the learners.

COURSE-8: THEORY AND PR ACTICE OF DEVELOPMENT

After going through this course students will understand the concept of development, parameters of development, relative position of countries of the world on development index. Processes of urbanization, industrialization, globalization and their impacts on society will be known by them. They will gain knowledge of different economic systems such as capitalism, socialism, and domestic mode of production. Concepts of public private partnership, built operate transfer, and knowledge society will be learned by them.

COURSE-9: MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND KINSHIP

This course will make students acquaint with the meaning, objectives, types and significance of institutions of marriage, family and kinship. It will also create an insight into the nature and impacts of changes in these institutions at recent times. They will also know various legal provisions and reforms in them.

COURSE-10: SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

Students will learn about the nature, structure and relative position of social groups in society through this course. They will know the functionalist and Marxist view of social stratification. Their knowledge of different forms of social stratification based on class, caste, gender, race and ethnicity will enhance immensely. Thsey will also know different forms of mobility, factors and impacts of social mobility.

Year	Course Name	Course Code
First Year	Introduction to Sociology	SOCL-A101
First Year	Society in India	SOCL-A102
Second Year	Sociological Theories	SOCL-A201
Second Year	Methods of Sociological Enquiry	SOCL-A202

Year	DSE	Course Name	Course Code
Third Year	Choose 2 of the following	Marriage, Family and Kinship	SOCL-A304
		Social Stratification	SOCL-A305
		Religion and Society	SOCL-A303
		Gender and Sexuality	SOCL-A306

Year	SEC	Course Name	Course Code
Second Year	Choose any 1	Techniques of Social Research	SOCL-A203
Second Year	Choose any 1	Sociology of Environment	SOCL-A204
Third Year	Choose any 1	Social Demography	SOCL-A301
Third Year	Choose any 1	Theory and Practice of Development	SOCL-A302

Year	Course Name	Course Code
BA – III Year	Polity and Society in India	SOCL-A307
BA – III Year	Economy and Society	SOCL-A308

Sociology

Departments.

A. Discipline Specific Core (DSC) Courses

B. Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Courses

C. Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

D. Generic Elective Courses (GEC)

COURSE-1: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

COURSE-2: SOCIETY IN INDIA

COURSE-3: SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES

COURSE-4: METHODS OF SOCIOLOGICAL ENQUIRY

COURSE-5: TECHNIQUES OF SOCIAL RESEARCH

COURSE-6: SOCIOLOGY OF ENVIRONMENT

COURSE-7: SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHY

COURSE-8: THEORY AND PR ACTICE OF DEVELOPMENT

COURSE-9: MARRIAGE, FAMILY AND KINSHIP

COURSE-10: SOCIAL STRATIFICATION

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