PONDICHERRY UNIVERISTY

(A CENTRAL UNIVERSITY)

BA DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY

(CBCS PATTERN)

COURSE STRUCTURE, SYLLABUS AND REGULATIONS

2017-18 Onwards
AIM OF THE PROGRAMME
The BA (Sociology) courses are aimed at acquainting students towards understanding society in
general and the various sociological theories and methods and methodologies in particular.

ELIGIBILITY OF ADMISSION
For the purpose of admission into the B.A. Sociology Programme a candidate shall have passed the
Higher Secondary Examination conducted by Union Territory of Puducherry (or) an examination
accepted as equivalent thereof by the Academic council, Pondicherry University.

DURATION OF THE COURSE

The course shall be of three years duration spread over six consecutive semesters. The maximum
duration to acquire prescribed number of credits in order to complete the Programme of Study shall
be twelve consecutive semesters (six years).

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION
The medium of instruction shall be English.

COURSE STRUCTURE
This is in accordance with the CBCS Regulations, Pondicherry University, that has come into effect
from 2017 and changes effected from time to time shall also become automatically applicable.

SCHEME FOR CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM

SEMESTER I 20
SEMESTER II 20
SEMESTER III 20
SEMESTER IV 20
SEMESTER V 20
SEMESTER VI 20
TOTAL 120

DISTRIBIUTION OF CREDITS

No of
Course
Credits
MIL 12 Modern Indian Language ( 4 papers )
ENGLISH 12 English ( 4 papers )
AECC 04 Ability Enhancement Course ( 2 papers )
SEC Skill Enhancement Course {(4 papers ) Open to students of all
08
Departments}
GE 06 General Specific Elective ( 2 papers )
DSE Discipline Specific Electives {( 6 papers ) Open to students of all
30
Departments}
DSC 48 Discipline Specific Course ( 8 papers )
2

TOTAL 120
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 Category Course Name Number Credits Per Total
Of Papers Paper Credits
MIL Modern Indian Languages 4 3 12

ENG English 4 3 12

Ability Enhancement Compulsory

AECC 2 2 4
Course
SEC Skill Enhancement Course 4 2 8

GE Generic Elective Course 2 3 6

Lectures- 4
8 8x6 =48
DSC Discipline Specific Core Course +
Tutorials - 2 =
6
Lectures - 4
+
Tutorials - 1 = 6 x 5 =30
DSE Discipline Specific Elective Course 6
5

Total 120

PATTERN OF EXAMINATION
The End-Semester examination for each course in a Programme of Study shall be conducted for a
maximum of 75 marks and Internal Continuous Assessment for 25 marks.

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
Internal assessment for all theory courses shall be done on the basis of at least two Internal
Assessment tests (15 marks), term papers/assignments/seminars/case demonstrations/ presentations/
write-ups/viva etc. (5 marks) and attendance (5 marks). The following weightage shall be given to
attendance:

95% - 100% (5 marks)

90% - 94% (4 marks)
85% - 89% (3 marks)
80% - 84% (2 mark)
75% - 79% (1 mark)

All documents of internal assessments are to be kept in the department/college for verification if
required and Internal Assessment marks shall be displayed a week before the commencement of end-
semester examinations. The responsibility of evaluating the internal assessment is vested on the
teacher(s), who teach the paper.

Passing Minimum
3

Passing Eligibility and classification for the award of the Degree is as per Pondicherry University
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UG CBCS regulations.
PATTERN OF QUESTION PAPER (END SEMESTER THEORY)
Multiple Choice & Descriptive Questions

MODEL QUESTION PAPER

B.A SOCIOLOGY SEMESTER EXAMINATION

Time: 3 Hrs. Max Marks: 75

Part – A ( Multiple Choice Questions )

Answer all the questions
Total 15 questions. Each question carries 1 marks 15 ×1=15 marks

Part – B (Descriptive Short Questions)

To answer 6 questions out of 8 questions. 6 ×5=30 marks
Each question carries 5 marks

Part – C (Descriptive Essay Type)

To answer 3 questions out of 5 questions 3×10=30 marks
Each question carries 10 marks.

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 PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
SYLLABUS FOR UG PROGRAMME IN SOCIOLOGY,
AFFILIATED COLLEGES, PU.

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 PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
SYLLABUS FOR UG PROGRAMME IN SOCIOLOGY, AFFILIATED COLLEGES, PU.

SEMESTER -I

SEMESTER COURSE CODE COURSE TITLE LECTUERS TUTORIALS CREDITS

I DSC -1A SOC 111 Introducing Sociology 04 02 06
I

SOC 111 INTRODUCING SOCIOLOGY - I

Course Objective:
The course is meant to be a formal introduction to the discipline of sociology. It introduces the
student to the basics of sociology in order to show how sociology is premised on the idea of
social/society as an object of study.

Course Outline:

Unit I Human Society: Human Versus Animal Society. Types of societies: The
Earliest Societies: Hunters and gatherers; Pastoral, Agrarian societies; and
Industrial societies.

Unit II The Field of Sociology: Definition, Nature and Scope of Sociology.

Unit III Relationship with other Social Sciences: History; Psychology, Political
Science, Economics and Social Anthropology.

Unit IV Basic Concepts- Group, Association, Community, Status and Role.

Unit V Social Processes: Accommodation, Assimilation, Co-operation, Conflict,

Competition.

Suggested 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)
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4. Gisbert, Pascual. 2004.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.
9.Harry, Johnson M. 1960. Sociology A Systematic Introduction.New York.

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I DSC -2A SOC 112 Indian Society 04 02 06

SOC 112 INDIAN SOCIETY

Course Objective:

This course intends to introduce students to the social structures of Indian society. It also aims to
familiarize the basic social institutions specific to Indian society, and also the changes these
institutions have undergone over time.

Course outline:

Unit I Unity and Diversity; Concepts of Unity and Diversity; Racial, religious, ethnic and
linguistic composition of India.

Unit II Social Stratification, Caste; its origins and features, Difference between caste and
class

Unit III Tribes in India: Concept, Features and problems

Unit IV Rural and Urban India: Idea of Village, Characteristics and Changes in Village, Rural-
Urban relationship,

Unit V Family in India; Nuclear and Joint Family, Recent Changes

Suggested Readings:

1. Dube, S.C. 1990. Indian Society. New Delhi: National Book Trust, Pp: 1-46.

2. Ghurye G.S. 1932. Caste and Race in India. Mumbai: Popular Prakashan Private Limited, Pp: 1-
30, 162-151.

3. 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.

4. Madan,G.R. 1990. India’s Developing Villages. New Delhi: Allied Publishes, Pp: 3-28.

5. Patel, Tulsi (ed). 2005. The Family in India: Structure and Practice. New Delhi: Sage Publications
India Pvt. Ltd, Pp: 19-33.
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6. Shah, A.M. 1998. The Family in India: Critical Essays. New Delhi: Orient Longman, Pp: 52-63.
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7. Sharma,K.L.2008. Indian Social Structure and Change. Jaipur: Rawat Publications, Pp: 1-52, 96-
106, 107-129, 131-158.

8. Singh, Yogendra. 1986. Modernization of Indian Tradition. Jaipur: Rawat Publication, Pp: 1-22,
61-63.

9. Srinivas, M.N. 1982. Indian Social Structure.Delhi: Hindustan Publishing Corporation (India).

10. Srinivas,M.N.1995. Social Change in Modern India.New Delhi: Orient Longman Private
Limited, Pp: 1-94.

11. Xaxa, Virginius. 2008. State, Society and Tribes: Issues in Post-colonial India. New Delhi:
Dorling Kindersley (India) Pvt Ltd, Pp: 1-11.

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II DSC -1B SOC 121 Introducing Sociology 04 02 06
II

SOC 121 INTRODUCING SOCIOLOGY-II

Course Objective:

This course is a follow up of the Introducing Sociology I. It attempts to further the understandings of
basic concepts in Sociology. It offers scope for students to understand the various social phenomena
with sociological concepts.

Course Outline:

Unit I Culture: Definition, Characteristics, Elements, Types, Cultural Lag, Diffusion,

ethnocentrism, Cultural Relativism

Unit II Socialisation: Concept, Stages, Agencies, Forms

Unit III Social Institutions: Concept, Functions, Primary Institutions: Marriage as a

Sacrament, Marriage as a Contract, Types of Marriage, Family: Types of Family;
Characteristics and Functions of Family.

Unit IV Social Control: Concept, Types, Agencies.

Unit V Social Change: Concept, factors of Social Change

Suggested 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. Bierstedt, Robert. 1970. The Social Order. Bombay: Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.,
Bottomore. T.B. 1962.Sociology: A Guide to Problems and Literature. Barns & Noble.

3. Davis, Kingsley. 1981. Human Society [Indian Reprint] Delhi: Surjeet Publications.
4. Giddens, Anthony. 1997. Sociology. Third Edition,New York: Polity Press
5. Gisbert, Pascal. Fundamentals of Sociology.Oriental Longman.
6 Smelser, Neil. 1993. Sociology. New Delhi: Prentice Hall India Ltd.
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7. Harry, Johnson M. 1960. Sociology A Systematic Introduction.New York.

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8. MacIver and Page.1949. Society:An Introductory Analysis,,New York: Holt, Rinehart and
Winston.
9. Moore,Wilbert. 1963. Social Change. Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs.

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II DSC -2B SOC 122 Social problems in 04 02 06
India

SOC 122 SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN INDIA

Course Objective:

This course is designed to sensitize students to the sociological perspective of understanding the
emergence, prevalence and consequences of social problems in India. Such an endeavour is
attempted at providing a greater understanding of the Indian situation along with the policy
orientation to alleviate current issues encountering Indian society.

Course Outline:

Unit I Social Problems: Definition, Nature, Social Disorganisation

Unit II Poverty: Concept, Causes, Nature of Poverty in India. Poverty Reduction Measures
Unit III Unemployment: Concept, Types, Causes, Unemployment in India, Consequences and
Remedies
Unit IV Violence against Women: Forms, Causes, Consequences and Prevention
Unit V State and Social Problems: Alcoholism, Communalism, Corruption,

Suggested Readings:
1. Ahuja Ram. 2000. Social problems in India. New Delhi: Rawat Publication:
2. Elliot, Mabel A and E. F. Merrill. 1961.Social Disorganization. Harper and Brothers.
3. Madan, G.R. 1976. Indian Social problems, New Delhi: Allied Publisher.
4. Robert K. Merton and Robert Nisbet, (ed.). 1971. Contemporary social problems.New
York: Harcourt Brace.
5. Kamala,Bhasin. 2004. Understanding Gender. New Delhi: Jagori,
6 Katar, Singh. 2008. Rural Development: Principles, Policies and Management.New Delhi:
Sage:
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III DSC -1C SOC 231 Histories of 04 02 06
Sociological Thinkers

SOC 231 HISTORIES OF SOCIOLOGICAL THINKERS

Course Objective:

The course will expose students to the classical sociological tradition. The key objective of this course is to
acquaint students with the contributions of founding fathers in the emergence of sociologyas a discipline.

Course Outline:

Unit-I Emergence of Sociological Thought, Role of Industrial Revolution, French

Revolution and Enlightenment
Unit-II August Comte- Law of Three Stages, Hierarchy of Sciences, Social Statics and
Dynamics
Unit-III Karl Marx- Dialectical Materialism, Class Conflict,
Unit-IV Emile Durkheim – Social Facts, Division of Labour, Suicide
Unit-V Max Weber- Social Action, Protestant Ethics and Spirit of Capitalism

Suggested Readings:

1. Abraham, Francis, and Morgan, John Henry. 1985. Sociological Thought from Comte to
Sorokin, Madras: Macmillan India.
2. Aron, Raymond. 1965. "Main Currents in Sociological Thought" Vol. 1 & 2,
Hammondsworth, Middleses, Penguin Books.
3. Coser, Lewis A. 1971. "Masters of Sociological Thought", New York, Harcourt Brace
Jovanovich, Inc.
4. Ritzer, Lewis, A. 1996. Master of Sociological Thought: Ideas in Historical and Social
Context. 2nd ed. Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
5. Giddens, Anthony. 1997. Sociology. Third Edition, New York: Polity Press.
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III DSC -2C SOC 232 Medical Sociology 04 02 06

SOC 232 MEDICAL SOCIOLOGY

Course Objective
This course offers sociological inputs for the understanding of social interactions and relationships
cantering around healthcare. It provides an understanding of the institution of diagnosis, treatment
and medical care.

Course Outline:

Unit-I Concepts, Scope and Importance of Medical Sociology

Unit-II Health: Definition, Dimensions of Health, Right to Health
Unit-III Social Dimension of Illness- Informal, Formal-Sick Role
Unit-IV Hospital as a Social Institution, Doctor-Patient Relations, Functions of a Physician
Unit-V Community and Public Health- Concepts, Public Health in India

Suggested Readings:

1. Cockerham, W. C. 2014. Medical Sociology.John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

2. Dak, T. M. 1991. Sociology of health in India.New Delhi: Printers Private Ltd.
3.Park, K. 2015. Park's textbook of preventive and social medicine (23rd edition).
4.Scambler, G. 1987. Sociological theory and medical sociology.New York: Tavistock
Publications:
5.Venkataratnam, R. 1979. Medical Sociology in an Indian Setting, Columbia: South Asia Books, 14
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III SEC -1 SOC 233 Understanding Social 02 02
Problems today

SOC 233 UNDERSTANDING SOCIAL PROBLEMS TODAY

Course Objective:

This course attempts to familiarize students to the current trends and implications of contemporary issues
faced by the Indian society. By undergoing this course, students are expected to be sensitized about the causes
and consequences of the contemporary problems and measures and strategies to alleviate them.

Course Outline:

Unit-I Understanding Current Social Issues: Use of Primary and Secondary Sources of
Information
Unit-II Challenges of Contemporary India: Child Labour, Drug Abuse, Domestic Violence
Unit-III Contextual Issues: Alcoholism, Suicide, Child Abuse

Suggested Readings:

1. Ahuja, Ram. 2000.Social problems in India, New Delhi: Rawat Publication.

2. Madan,, G.R. 1976. Indian Social problems, New Delhi: Allied Publisher.

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IV DSC -1D SOC 241 Founders of Indian 04 02 06
Sociology

SOC 241 FOUNDERS OF INDIAN SOCIOLOGY

Course Objectives
The course primarily focuses on the differing theoretical perspectives on Indian Society from late
19th Century to the end of 20th century and their role in shaping the field of sociology. It focuses on
scholars with varying research trajectories and the threads that bind them together into a perspective.
The course combines biography, institutional history, contribution and critical assessment of the
Indian sociologists.

Course Outline:

Unit-I G.S Ghurye: Caste and Race, Rural Urban Community

Unit-II Radhakamal Mukherjee: Social Values, Social Ecology
Unit-III IravatiKarve: Family and Kinship in India
Unit-IV D.P Mukherjee: Cultural Diversities, Modernisation
Unit-V A. R Desai: State and Society, Rural Community

Suggested Readings:

1. Andre Beteille, 1974. Essays in Comparative Sociology, New Delhi: Oxford University Press
Dubey, S.C. 2005. Society in India, New Delhi: National Book Trust.
2. Ghurye, G.S. 1950. Caste, Class and Occupation, Bombay: Popular Prakashan.
3. Ghurye, G.S. 1945. Culture and Society. Bombay: Popular Prakashan.
4. KarveIrawati, 1961. Hindu Society: An interpretation. Poone: Deccan College.
5. Majumdar, D.N. 1958. Races and Culture of India, Bombay: Asia Publishing House.
6. Mukerjee, D.P. 1958. Diversities, Delhi: Peoples Publishing House.
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7. Nagla, B.K. 2007. Indian Sociological Thought, New Delhi: Rawat

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8. Ooman,T.K. and R.N.Mukerjee, 1986. Indian Sociology: Reflections and Introspections,
Bombay: Popular Prakashan.
9. Singh,Yogendra 1973.Modernization of Indian Tradition, Delhi: Thomson Press.

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IV DSC -2D SOC 242 Social Change and 04 02 06
Development

SOC 242 SOCIAL CHANGE AND DEVELOPMENT

Course Objective
This course provides conceptual and theoretical understanding of social change and development. It
addresses in particular the Indian experience of social change and development.

Course Outline:

Unit-I Understanding Social Change: Concept, Features, Evolution, Progress and Change
Unit-II Theories of Social Change- Uni-linier, Multi-linier, Cyclical Change, fluctuation
theory, Evolutionary theory
Unit-III Approaches to Development: Planning in India
Unit-IV Socio-Cultural Change in India: Sanskritization, Westernization, Globalization
Unit-V Contemporary Trends- Industrialization, Urbanization, Modernization, Globalization

Suggested Readings:

1. Appadurai, Arjun.1997.Modernity At Large: Cultural Dimensions of Globalization. New

Delhi: OUP.
2. Bernd, Hamns&Pandurang K. Mutagi. 1998.Sustainable Development and Future of Cities,
Intermediate Technology Publication, UNSECO.
3. Dreze, Jean and Amartya Sen. 1996.India: Economic Development and Social Opportunity.
New Delhi: OUP.
4. Desai, A.R. 1985, India’s Path of Development: a Marxist Approach. Bombay: Popular
Parkashan.(Chapter 2).
5. Dube, S.C. 1988.Modernization and Development: The Search for Alternative Paradigm,
New Delhi: Vistaar Publication.
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6. Moore, Wilbert and Robert Cook. 1967.Social Change. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall (India).
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7. Sharma, K.L.1986.Development: Socio-Cultural Dimensions. Jaipur: Rawat.(Chapter1).
8. Srinivas, M.N. 1966.Social Change in Modern India. Berkley: University of Berkley.
9. S.C,Dube .1998.Modernization and Development, New Delhi: Vistaar Publishers.
10. Giddens, Anthony. 1997. Sociology.New York: Third Edition, Polity Press
11. Bottomore, T.B. 1962. Sociology: A Guide to Problems and Literature. Barns & Noble.

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IV SEC-2 SOC 243 Doing social Survey 02 02

SOC 243 DOING SOCIAL SURVEY

Course Objective:

This course is designed to empower the students with knowledge as well as hands-on experience in
designing and carrying out social survey. This course is aimed at providing inputs to equip students
to serve as research investigators as well as conduct data collectionindependently.

Course Outline:

Unit-I Survey Methods: Meaning, Census Surveys and Sample Surveys

Unit-II Survey Design: Constructing Tools of Data Collection-Interview Guide, Interview
Schedule, Questionnaire; Methods of Sampling: Probability and Non-Probability
Unit-III Collection of Data: Role of Investigator, Techniques of Collecting Information,
Recording Responses, Editing, Coding, Classification, Analysis

Suggested Readings:

1. Bose, N.K. 1968. Calcutta, 1964: A social survey. Bombay: Lalvani

2. Goode, William J and P. K .Hatt. 1952. Methods in Social Research, New Delhi:
McGraw -Hill.
3. Schutt, R. K. 2006. Investigating the Social World: The process and Practice of
Research,Sixth Edition. Thousand Oaks, CA: Pine Forge Press.
4. Young, P.V.1966. Scientific Social Surveys and Research, New Deli: Prentice Hall

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V SEC 3 SOC 351 Corporate skills 02 02

SOC 351 CORPORATE SKILLS

Course Objective:

This course is aimed at enabling students to understand the structure and process of formal
organizations as well as equip them with skills necessary for engaging in such organizations. By
undergoing this course the students are expected to acquire the acumen of working in and with such
organization.

Course Outline:

Unit-I Organisational Structure: Formal and Informal Relationship, Organisational Hierarchy

Unit-II Communication: Concept, Types, Process of Communication
Unit-III Working in Groups: Formation of Activity Clubs to Practice team work

Suggested Readings:

1. Devis, Keith. 1984. Human Behaviour at work place. New Delhi: Mc. Graw Hill Publishing
Co.
2. Robbins, Stephen. 1985. Organizational Behaviour. New Delhi: Prentice Hall of India PVT
ltd.
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V DSE -1A SOC 352 Rural Sociology 04 01 05

SOC 352 RURAL SOCIOLOGY

Course Objective:

The objective of this course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the rural society, polity and
economy. It also introduces the students to rural development policies and programmes.

Course Outline:

Unit I Rural Sociology: Meaning, Origin and Development, Scope, Need for development of
Rural Sociology in India.

Unit II Rural Economy: Agricultural practices, Green revolution, Land reforms and Agrarian
change, The Impact of the New Economic Policy on the Rural Economy in India

Unit III Rural Livelihood: Forms of Livelihood Programmes, Changing Trends in Livelihood
Programmes

Unit IV Rural Reconstruction: Meaning, Objectives and Importance; Programmes for Rural
Reconstruction and development (with special reference to IRDP and
Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee scheme)

Unit V Rural Governance: Traditional Power Structure in Rural India, emergence of Panchayat
Raj System, 73rd Constitution Amendment and Rural Leadership.

Suggested Readings:

1. Desai, A.R. 2005.Rural Sociology in India. Bombay: Popular PrakashanPvt. Ltd.

2. Doshi, S.L. & Jain, P.C. 2002.Rural Sociology. New Delhi: Rawat Publications.
3. Dube, S.C. 2003.India’s Changing Villages. London: Routledge.
4. Srinivas, M.N. 1966.India’s Villages. Bombay: Asia Publishing House.
5. Singh,Kartar 1999.Rural Development: Principles, Policies and Management,New Delhi:
Sage.
6. Beteille,Andre1974.Six Essays in Comparative Sociology, Oxford: Oxford University
Press.
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V DSE-2A SOC 353 Criminology 04 01 05

SOC 353 CRIMINOLOGY

Course Objectives:

The course seeks to introduce the student to the nature, extent, causes, and control of criminal
behavior in both the individual and in society. The course also includes the incidence, forms, causes
and consequences of crime, as well as social and governmental regulations and reaction to crime.

Course Outline:

Unit 1 Introduction: Concept of Crime: Meaning; Characteristics of Crime, Causes of Crime.

Unit II Approaches to Crime: Rationalist Perspective: Emile Durkheim (Crime as

Inevitable), Robert K Merton (Social Structure and Anomie), AnInteractionist
Perspectives – Howard Beeker (Labelling Theory), Theory of Differential Association
– Edwin Sutherland

Unit III Crime in India: Crime Against SC, ST and DNTs, Sex Selective Abortion
Rape, Trafficking, Crime Against Children, Terrorism, Cyber Crime, White Collar
Crime

Unit IV Punishment and correctional methods: Prison based, community based; Probation,
Parole, Open Prison, Role of Police

Unit V An introduction to IPC (Indian Pinal Code): An outline of Indian Penal Code;
Offences related to marriage; Offences related to Religion

Suggested Readings:

1. Ratanlal,Dhivajlal. 1860.The Indian Pinal Code:Wadhwa and Co-Agra Act XLV.

2. Russell, William. 1964.Crime: Vol. I & II, London: Stevens and sons.
3. Tapas K Banarjee. 1963. Background to Indian Criminal Law, Kolkata: Cambray.
4. J.P,Sirohi :Criminology and Criminal Administration, Allahabad Law agency.
5. Criminal Procedure Code 1978
6. Teeters Negley and Harvey Elnar Barnes, 1959. New Horizons in Criminology, New Delhi:
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7. Sutherland Edwin H.and Donald R.Cressey. 1968.Principles of Criminology, London: Times
of India Press.
8. Harlambos M. &Halborn M. 2000. Sociology: Themes and Perspectives, London,Collins
Education,
9. Joyce.P. 2103. Criminal Justice: An Introduction to Philosophies, Theories & Practice, New
Delhi, Routledge
10. Paranjpe,N.V. 2005.Criminology and Penology, Central Law PublicationAllahabad.
11. Jehangir, M.J.Sethna. 1980. Society and the Criminal, N.M.TripathiPvt. Ltd.
12. Dass, Shankar and Rani Dharan. 2000. Punishment and the Prison – India and International
Perspective, New Delhi: Sage Publications.
13. Haralambos and Holborn. 2007.Sociology: Themes and Perspectives, London: Collins.

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V DSE-3A SOC 354 Urban Sociology 04 01 05

SOC 354 URBAN SOCIOLOGY

Course Objective:

This course will pay special attention to the emergence and growth of Urban Sociology. It givesan idea of the
consequences of urbanization, social structure in Urban Society and challenges in urban governance.

Course Outline

Unit I Introduction to Urban Sociology: Origin, Nature and scope, Importance of the study
of Urban Sociology in India.

Unit II Basic concepts:The City,Urbanization, Urbanism, Urbanity, Suburb, Metropolitan,

Corporation

Unit III Process of Urbanization in India: Growth of Urban Population in India, Emergence of
Cities, Causes and Consequences of Urbanization

Unit IV Urban Slums: Problems and challenges, Urban development programmes.

Unit V Urban Governance: Meaning and Principle of Urban Governance, Urban Governance
in India, Challenges to Urban Governance

Suggested Readings:

1. Berge, E.E. 1962. Urban Sociology, New York: Free Press.

2. Bose, Ashish 1973. Studies in India's Urbanization, New Delhi: Tata McGraw Hill.
3. D Souza Alfred, 1978. The Indian city: Poverty Ecology and Urban Development, New
Delhi: Manohar.
4. David A.Karp, Gregory P.Stone, William C. Yoels, 1991. Being Urban: A Sociology of
Urban Life, London: Praeger.
5. Mahala, O. M. 2011. Urban governance in India: emerging challenges in liberalized era, New
Delhi: Authors press.
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6. Rajendra K. Sharma, 1997. Urban Sociology, New Delhi: Atlantic Publishers.

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7. Rao, M.S.A. 1974. Urban Sociology in India, New Delhi: Orient Longman.
8. Shrivastava, A.K. 1989. Urbanization: Concept & Growth, New Delhi: H.K. Publishers.
9. Simon,Parker 2004. Urban Theory and the Urban Experience: Encountering the City,
London: Routledge.
10. Wilson R.A, and Schlutz David, 1978. Urban Sociology, London: Prentice Hall.

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V DSE-4A SOC 355 Women and Society 04 01 05

SOC 355 WOMEN AND SOCIETY

Course objective:

The course introduces the student to basic ideas concerning the construction of gender in society. 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 Women Development: Women and work, women in informal sector; SHG

Unit IV Women’s Movement in India: Women and National freedom movement, Women’s
movement in post-independent India.

Unit V Women’s Studies: Emergence of Women’s Studies in India.

Suggested Readings:

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
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8. Kabir, Naila. 1995. ‘Empowerment from below: Learning from the grassroots’. In
Reversed Realities: Gender Hierarchies in Development Thought. (Ed) Kabir, Naila. New
Delhi: Kali for women.Pp. 223-265.
9. Sexual Harassment at the workplace – A Guide. Sakshi, New Delhi.
10. Saheli 1981-2006. 2006. New Delhi: Saheli Publication.

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V DSE – SOC 356 Introduction to Social 04 01 05
5A Research

SOC 356 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL RESEARCH

Course Objective
This course gives a basic understanding of social research and method of research. It would
familiarise the students with different methods of data collection which will help them to undertake
empirical research independently.

Course Outline:

Unit-I Basic Social Research- Meaning, Types

Unit-II Research Problem- Hypotheses, Meaning, Formulation, Techniques, Review of
Literature, Research Questions
Unit-III Research Design- Type; Exploratory, Descriptive, Explanatory and Experimental
Design
Unit-IV Tools of Data Collection- Observation, Questionnaire, Interview
Unit-V Report Writing- Structure of a Research Report, Bibliography, Index and Appendix

Suggested Readings:

1. Ahuja, Ram. 2001. Research Methods. Jaipur, Rawat.

2. Babbie, Earl. 1995. The practice of Social Research. California, Wadsworth.
3. Denzin, Norman K. 1979.The Research Act: A Theoretical Introduction to Sociological
Methods. NY, McGraw-Hill.
4. Gupta, S.R. 1996.Statistical Methods.Sultan Chand & Sons, New Delhi.
5. Goode, William J and P. K .Hatt 1952. Methods in Social Research, New Delhi: McGraw -Hill.
6. Young, P.V.1966. Scientific Social Surveys and Research, New Deli: Prentice Hall.
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V GE-1 SOC 357 Self and development 03 - 03

SOC 357 SELF AND DEVELOPMENT

Course Objective
This course attempts to give students inputs on self -development. The course also offers a
sociological understanding of personality, apart from helping students understand factors that
contribute towards motivation, leadership and personality development.

Course Outline:

Unit-I Understanding Self: Ego, Looking Glass Self, Self and Society
Unit-II Motivation: Concept, Classification, Hierarchy of Needs
Unit-III Leadership: Meaning, Types of Leadership, Characteristics of a good leader

Suggested Readings:

1. Baron, R., Byrne, D., 1997, Social Psychology, (8th Ed.), Massachusettes: Allyn and Bacon
2. Coser, Lewis. 1977. Masters of Sociological Thought, New York: HBJ.
3. Kuppuswamy, B. 1993, Elements of Social Psychology, New Delhi: Vikas Pub. House.
4. Morgan, Clifford T, Richard King and others. 1996. Introduction to Psychology. India: Tata
McGrawhill

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VI SEC - 4 SOC 361 Social Statistics 02 - 02

SOC 361 SOCIAL STATISTICS

Course Objective
The course tries to make a practical exposition of methods of statistics to student. It will enable
students to understand the basic concepts of social statistics and summarize numeric data by
computing descriptive statistics and also create tables and graphs. The student will also be able use
SPSS and identify an appropriate technique for a given set of variables and research questions.

Course Outline:

Unit I Introduction to Social Statistics: Meaning, Uses of Statistics in Sociology, Processing

Quantitative Data, Coding, Classification
Unit II Re-Presentation of Data: Tabulation, Graphs and Diagrams
Unit III Data Analysis: Frequency Distribution-Mean, Median, Mode

Suggested Readings:

1. Anthony Capon, J.1988. Elementary Statistics for the Social Sciences, Wadsworth Publishers
2. Gupta, S.R (1996) Statistical Methods. New Delhi: Sultan Chand & Sons.
3. Judith Handel. 1978. Introductory Statistics for Sociology, Prentice-Hall Inc.
4. Leonard, Wilbert M. 1976. Basic Social Statistics, Stipes Publishing.
5. Loether, Herman J., and Donald G. McTavish. 1993. Descriptive and Inferential Statistics:
An Introduction, (Fourth Edition), Singapore, Allyn and Bacon.
6. Miethe T.D. and Gauthier J. 2008. Simple Statistics: Applications in Social Research, USA:
Oxford University Press.
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VI DSE-1B SOC 362 Population and 04 01 05
Society

SOC 362 POPULATION AND SOCIETY

Course Objective:

The course introduces the student to the idea of Population as a social phenomenon. It acquaints the
students to the demographic features and trends of Indian Society vis-à-vis World Population. It also
reviews population control measures and their implementation.

Course Outline:

Unit I Introduction to Population Studies: Nature, scope and importance of population

studies, sources of demographic data. Interface between Population and society.

Unit II Theories of Population: Malthus, Optimum Population Theory, Demographic

Transition Theory.

Unit III World Population andPopulation Profile of India: An Overview of world population;
Trend of population growth and distribution in India.

Unit IV Population dynamics: Fertility, Mortality and migration; Causes and consequences of
population growth in India.

Unit V Population policy: Population policy in India, Evaluation of Population Policy.

Suggested Readings:

1. Bose, Ashish 1991. Demographic diversity of India. Delhi: B.R. Publishing Corporation.
2. Chandrashekhar, S. (ed.). 1974. Infant Mortality, Population Growth & Family Planning in
India. London: George Allen &Unwin Ltd.
3. Finkle, Jason, L & C Alison Melntosh (ed) 1994. The New Policies of Population. New York:
The Population Council.
4. Hatcher Robert at 1997. The Essentials of Contraceptive Technology, Baltimore: John
Hopkins School of Public Health.
5. Premi, M.K. et al 1983. An Introduction to Social Demography. New Delhi:Vikas Publishing
House.
6. Sinha, V.C. and Zacharia, E. 2009. Elements of Demography, New Delhi: Allied Publishers.
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7. AshaBhende& Tara Kanitkar. 2003. Principles of Population Studies, Himalaya Publishing

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VI DSE-2B SOC 363 Tourism and Society 04 01 05

SOC 363 TOURISM AND SOCIETY

Course Objectives:

The main objective of the course is to introduce students to the social dimensions of tourism as an
endeavour and industry. It drives the point that tourism is a total social phenomena. It also provides
knowledge on the impact of tourism on society and culture.

Course Outline:

Unit I Understanding Tourism: Introduction to Tourism Concept, Development of tourism

through the ages

Unit II Sociological Approach to Tourism: Sociological factor in Tourist motivation, Attitude

and Perception, Social dimension of host – tourist relationship, Socio-economic and
socio-cultural impacts of tourism

Unit III Tourism system and the Individual: Socialization through interaction and exchange of
values, norms, social laws and usages, Factors influencing individual’s role,
behaviour, attitudes and experiences at the destination

Unit IV Tourism and Social Institutions: Social institutions and their roles, Factors influencing
the roles and status of social institutions, Influence of tourism on social institutions

Unit V Tourism and Social Change: Impact of tourism on local community, Tourism as an
agent of social change

Suggested Readings:

1. Apostolopoulos, y., Leivadi, S &Yiannakis, A., (eds.) 2000, The Sociology of Tourism:
Theoretical and Empirical Investigations, London: Routledge.
2. Srinivas, M.N. 1987. Social Change in Modern India, New Delhi: Orient Longman.
3. Veena Das (Ed.), 2006. Handbook of Indian Sociology, New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
4. Swain, S K. and Mishra, J. M. 2011. Tourism: Principles and Practices, New Delhi: OUP
5. Andrew,Holden 2005.Tourism studies and the social sciencess, London: Routledge.
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VI DSE-3B SOC 364 Industrial Relations 04 01 05
and Labour welfare

SOC 364 INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS AND LABOUR WELFARE

Course objective:
This course gives a scientific understanding of Industrial Society. It helps the students to understand
the nature of Industrial problems. It also introduces the students to different methods and ways of
preventing and settling Industrial disputes.

Course outline

Unit I Industrial relations: Definition and Meaning, Objectives and

Scope, Factors affecting Industrial Relation, Sociological Approach to
Industrial Relation

Unit II Industrial organisation: Meaning, Characteristics, Types-

Formal and Informal Organizations, Structure

Unit III Industrial management: The Managerial Structure - Line and

Staff Organizations - Functions of Line and Staff - Supervisors - White
collar Workers - Blue collar Workers and Specialists.

Unit IV Industrial disputes and settlement: Meaning - Forms: Strike and lock- Out, Code of
Discipline- Collective Bargaining, Labour Court,
Grievance Handling

Unit V Labour welfare: Scope of Labour Welfare -Labour Welfare in India,

Trade Union: Characteristics and Functions, Origin and Objectives of ILO

Suggested Readings:

1. Gisbert, Pascal. 1972. Fundamentals of Industrial Sociology, New Delhi: Tata Mc. Graw
Hill Publishing Co.,
2. Schneider,Engeno. V. 1979. Industrial Sociology, 2nd Edition, New Delhi: Mc. Graw Hill
Publishing Co.
3. Mamoria, C.B. and Mamoria. S, &Gankar,S.V.Dynamics of Industrial Relations,
New Delhi: Himalaya Publishing House.
4. Sinha, G.P. and P.R.N. Sinha. 1977.Industrial Relations and Labour Legislations, New
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Delhi: Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.

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5. TYAGI, B.P. 1980. Labour Economics and Social Welfare, Jai Prakashnath and Co., Meerut.
6. Mehrotra. S.N. 1981. Labour Problems In India, 3rd Revised Edition, S. Chand and Co.,
New Delhi.

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VI DSE-4B SOC 365 Mass media and 04 01 05
Society

SOC 365 MASS MEDIA AND SOCIETY

Course Objectives:

The course intends to provide an understanding of different types of media and forms of
communication. It seeks to provide a basic understating of relationship between media and society.
Finally, to analyze the changes in media, society and culture.

Unit I Social Interaction and Everyday Life: The study of everyday life; Types of
communication Verbal and Non-verbal communication; interpersonal, intrapersonal,
group, mass communication. Communication and modern technology.

Unit II Mass media: Nature, characteristics and functions of mass media. Folk and traditional
media, printing and publications, electronic media, radio, Television, cyberspace,
virtual communication, internet, blogging.

Unit III Advertising: Functions, Types, Ethics in Advertising, Role of Advertisement in

Marketing, Current Issues in Advertising, Women in Advertisement, Children in
Advertisement

Unit IV Media and popular culture: Cultural studies as an interface between humanities and
social sciences; popular culture, high culture, low culture.

Unit V Media and Globalization: Impact of media in developing societies; democracy and
issues of media regulation.

Suggested Readings:

1. Giddens, Anthony. 1997. Sociology. Third Edition, New York: Polity Press.
2. Nick, Stevenson, 1995.Understanding media cultures: social theory and mass
communication, London: Sage.
3. Williams, Raymond, 1983. Keywords: a vocabulary of culture and society, New York: OUP
4. Schaefer 2011. Sociology, New York: Tata McGraw-Hill.
5. TerhiRantanen 2005. The media and globalization, New Delhi: Sage.
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6. Keval.J Kumar, 1994, Mass Communication in India,4th Edition, JAICO

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7. Curran James, Gurevitch Michael, 1991, London: Mass Media and Society.
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VI DSE-5B SOC 366 Education and 04 01 05
Society

SOC 366 EDUCATION AND SOCIETY

Course Objective:

The Course introduces the student to sociology of education in India. It maps the development of
education in India and familiarizes the student to the meaning, social functions, and alternative forms
of education. It also seeks to understand the developments and the problems in the education system
today.
Course Outline:

Unit I Introduction: Nature and Scope of Sociology of Education- Educational Sociology

and Sociology of Education- Importance of studying sociology of education;
Development of sociology of education in India.

Unit II Education as a process: Meaning of education- Education and socialization- Forms of

education: In formal and Formal Alternatives in Education: Non-formal/adult
education, socially productive, continuing and distance education. Agencies of
education: Family, Peer Group, School/College & Mass media

Unit III Social Functions of Education: Transmitive, Allocative, Innovative, Democratic,

Regulative [Education and Social Control] Transformative [Education and Social
Change].
Unit IV School as a Social System - School and Community relations:

Unit V Problems of Modern Education: Problems of School Education: Infra-structure,

Truancy, Drop-outs, Stagnation, Wastage, Medium of instruction; Problems of Higher
Education: Brain-drain, Student unrest, educated unemployed; Special Problems of
Education of Women, Scheduled Castes & Tribes.

Suggested Readings:

1. Banks, Olive. 1976. The Sociology of Education. London: B.T.Batsford.

2. Brembeck, Cole. The Sociological Foundation of Education
Education Quarterly- Government of India Publication, New Delhi: Patiala House.
3. Gore, M S & et al. (eds.) 1975. Papers in the Sociology of Education in India, NCERT.
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4. Jayaram, N. 1990. Sociology of Education in India. New Delhi: Rawat.

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5. Jayaram, N. Education and Social Stratification

6. Musgrave, P W. 1972. Sociology of Education, London: Methuen II (ed).
7. Reports of All India Educational Survey: New Delhi: NCERT Pub,

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VI GE-2 SOC 367 Science, Technology 03 - 03
and Society

SOC 367 SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETY

Course Objective:
This course introduces students to the social aspects of science and technology. It provides an
understanding of the inter-phase of science and technology with society.

Course Outline:

Unit-I Science: Concept, Characteristics, Importance of Science in everyday life,

Science and Superstition
Unit-II Technology: Concept, Changing Technology, Technology and Social Change
Unit-III Impact of Science and Technology on Society: Technological Divide; Science,
Technology and Development; Digital India

Suggested Readings:

1. A.N. Kothar, John Misquitla, S.J., Sidhansher Palsale. 1986. (ed.): Science, Technology and
Social Change, New Delhi: Wiley Eastern Ltd.
2. Merton, Robert. K. 1973. Sociology of Science: Theoretical and Empirical Investigations
Norman W. Stour (ed.) Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
3. S.C.Dattand S.B. Srivastave {ed.). 1985. Science and Society, New Delhi.Vikas Publishing
House Pvt. Ltd.
4. Toffler, Alvin: Future Shock New York: Alfred A. Knot, 1970. Toffer explores the
implications of the rapid pace of change in the modern world. (A bestselling book on the
Throwaway Society" created by rapid technological change.)
5. Wearley, Steven. 1988.Science Technology and Social Change, London: Unwin Hyman
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To be implemented from 2017-18 onwards

COURSE SUBJECT CODE TITLE OF THE PAPER CREDITS

ALLOTED
Lecture Tutorial
SEMESTER-I 20 Credits
MIL – 1 LBEN/LHIN/LMAL/LS Bengali/Hindi/Malayalam/Sanskrit/Tamil/Telugu 03
AN/LTAM/LTEL 111
ENGLISH – 1 ENGL 112 ENGLISH – 1 03
DSC – 1A SOC (111) Introducing Sociology -I 04 02
DSC – 2A SOC (112) Indian society 04 02
AECC – 1 PADM 113 Public Administration 02
SEMESTER-II20 Credits
MIL – 2 LBEN/LHIN/LMAL/LS Bengali/Hindi/Malayalam/Sanskrit/Tamil/Telugu 03
AN/LTAM/LTEL 121
ENGLISH – 2 ENGL122 ENGLISH – 2 03
DSC – 1B SOC (121) Introducing Sociology - II 04 02
DSC – 2B SOC (122) Social Problems in India 04 02

AECC – 2 ENVS 123 Environmental Studies 02

SEMESTER-III20 Credits
MIL – 3 LBEN/LHIN/LMAL/LS Bengali/Hindi/Malayalam/Sanskrit/Tamil/Telugu 03
AN/LTAM/LTEL 231
O8OENGLIS ENGL 232 ENGLISH – III 03
H–3
DSC – 1C SOC (231) Histories of Sociological Thinkers 04 02
DSC – 2C SOC (232) Medical Sociology 04 02
SEC – 1 SOC(233) Understanding Social Problems Today 02
SEMESTER-IV 20 Credits
MIL – 4 LBEN/LHIN/LMAL/LS Bengali/Hindi/Malayalam/Sanskrit/Tamil/Telugu 03
AN/LTAM/LTEL 241
ENGLISH – 4 ENGL 242 ENGLISH – IV 03
DSC – 1D SOC (241) Founders of Indian Sociology 04 02
DSC – 2D SOC (242) Social Change and Development 04 02
SEC - 2 SOC(243) Doing Social Survey 02
SEMESTER-V20 Credits
SEC - 3 SOC (351) Corporate Skills 02
*DSE – 1A SOC (352) Rural Sociology 04 01
*DSE – 2A SOC (353) Criminology 04 01
*DSE – 3A SOC (354) Urban Sociology 04 01
*DSE – 4A SOC (355) Women and Society 04 01
*DSE – 5A SOC (356) Introduction to Social Research 04 01
GE - 1 SOC (357) Self and Development 03
SEMESTER-VI 20Credits
SEC - 4 SOC (361) Social Statistics 02
*DSE – 1B SOC (362) Population and Society 04 01
*DSE – 2B SOC (363) Tourism and Society 04 01
*DSE – 3B SOC (364) Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare 04 01
*DSE – 4B SOC(365) Mass Media and Society 04 01
*DSE – 5B SOC (366) Education and Society 04 01
GE - 2 SOC (367) Science, Technology and Society 03
Total Number of Credits 120
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Other aspects of CBCS not covered in this document by default conforms to the Pondicherry
University UG CBCS regulations.
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