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Basics Of Sociology

The Basic Concepts in Sociology introduces fundamental principles shaping our social world. This course navigates through foundational concepts like socialization, culture, social structure and social processes. Exploring topics such as society, social interaction, culture, socialization and social institutions, it illuminates how societies function and individuals interact within them. Students delve into concepts that explain social phenomena, gaining a deeper understanding of human behaviour and societal dynamics. Ultimately, this course equips learners with essential tools to critically analyse and comprehend the complexities of the social realm.


Basic Concepts in Sociology


PAPER-12 POPULATION STUDIES

Course Code: SO6CRT12

Core Course
No. of credits: 4
No. of contact hours: 90 Objectives of the Course

1. Introduce the Sociological significance of population studies and explain its theories and basic concepts

2. Understand the sources of population data and its importance in society
3. Analyze the transitions in population proportions and its social impact in Indian society


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Course Content

 Module I Liberalization and Globalization 1.1 Liberalization - Meaning, Areas, Merits and Demerits 1.2 Globalization – Meaning, Spheres, Consequences 1.3 Cultural Transitions in Modern World (23 hours) 

 Module II Professionalization 2.1 Meaning, Areas 2.2 Impact of Professionalization – Individual, Family, society 2.3 Brain Drain – Meaning, Social Consequences (22 hours) 

 Module III Politicization, Corruption and Communalism 3.1 Politicization– Meaning, Spheres, Consequences 3.2 Corruption – Causes, Areas, Impact, Suggestions 3.3 Communalism – Causes, Consequences, Remedies (22 hours)

 Module IV Utilitarianism and Commercialization 4.1 Meaning, Features, Merits and Demerits 4.2 Consumerism – Concept, Theory – Thorstein Veblan 4.3 Patenting 4.4 Corporate Social Responsibility – Benefits (23 hours)

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  Course Content 

 Module I – Basic Concept in Sociology of Development 1.1 Development: Social, Economic and Human 1.2 Sustainable Development 1.3 Social change and Social progress (22 hours) 

 Module II Sociological perspectives on Development 2.1 Modernization Theory of Development-Daniel Lerner 2.2 Theory of Underdevelopment-A.G.Frank 2.3 World System Theory-Immanuel Wallerstein 2.4 Gandhian Model of Development (24 hours) 

 Module III Developmental discourses 3.1 Developmental strategies-Statist and Market oriented 3.2 Developmental models in India-Planned development 3.3 Neo-liberal paradigm (20 hours) 48 

 Module IV –Developmental issues 4.1 New forms of Social inequalities 4.2 Agrarian crisis and farmer suicide 4.3 Energy crisis, Water crisis and Global warming 4.4 Identity and migration (24 hours)

MODERN SOCIAL THEORIES

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Expected Course Outcomes

Upon completion of this course the students will be able to:

Cogniti ve level

1

Understand theoretical concepts on modern sociology

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Understand various theoretical approach in sociology

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Analyze various theoretical approach in sociology

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*PSO –Program Specific Outcome; CO- Course Outcome

Cognitive Level: R- Remember, U-Understanding, Ap- Application; An- Analyse; E-