M.A. Sociology

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Master of Arts (MA) Sociology is a 2 Year duration having 4 Semesters. The programme consists of regular required courses focussing on establishing extensive expertise among the students to the evolution of theories and the developments in the diverse branches of sociology. It also prepares the students with the knowledge and process of crafting different types of social research where they can apply the sociological concepts and theories to comprehend the existing social issues. The course helps to develop specializations in sociology where the students opt for diverse elective courses which emphasise on understanding the recent trends, changes in the different aspect of society, to enable the students the skills to understand and address the emerging social issues of the society as a whole.

Programme Objectives

Sociology seeks to understand all aspects of human social behaviour, which includes the behaviour of individuals as well as the social dynamics of groups, organizations, communities, institutions, and entire societies. The course typically motivates a student of sociology to both inculcate the desire to better understand the principles of social life and to develop the conviction that understand these principles which may aid in the formulation of enlightened and effective social policy. Sociology provides an intellectual background for students considering careers in the professions.

Specific Outcomes

1. The programme is aimed to make the students efficient in understanding the various fields of sociology.
2. The programme has the objective of developing critical thinking and understanding of human society.
3. The programme is designed to develop the applicability of sociological theories in
understanding society
4. To make the students competent of developing the idea of empirical research and study the human society.
5. The course has the objective of developing ground for the further persuasion in the field of sociology.

Programme Structure

The MSO programme is a two year course divided into four semesters. The programme is of 82 credits and for the award of degree a student will be required to complete the credits as per the University norm.

Semester-I

Course
Code
Title of the CourseMarks
MSO-101Principles of Sociology100
MSO-102Classical Sociological Theories100
MSO-103Perspectives on Indian Society100

Semester-II

Course
Code
Title of the CourseMarks
MSO-201Modern Sociological Theories100
MSO-202Social Stratification100
MSO-203Family, Kinship and Marriage100

Semester-III

Course
Code
Title of the CourseMarks
MSO-301Research Methodology100
MSO-302Urban and Industrial Society100
MSO-303Internship100

Semester-IV

Course
Code
Title of the CourseMarks
MSO-401Contemporary Sociological Theory100
MSO-402Statistical Analysis & Computer
Application
100
MSO-403Dissertation100

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