National Education Policy-2020

Common Minimum Syllabus for all U.P. State Universities/ Colleges

SUBJECT: SOCIOLOGY

Name Designation Affiliation

Steering Committee
Mrs. Monika S. Garg, (I.A.S.), Additional Chief Secretary Dept. of Higher Education U.P., Lucknow
Chairperson Steering Committee
Prof. Poonam Tandan Professor, Dept. of Physics Lucknow University, U.P.
Prof. Hare Krishna Professor, Dept. of Statistics CCS University Meerut, U.P.
Dr. Dinesh C. Sharma Associate Professor K.M. Govt. Girls P.G. College Badalpur, G.B.
Nagar, U.P.
Supervisory Committee - Arts and Humanities Stream
Prof. Divya Nath Principal K.M. Govt. Girls P.G. College Badalpur, G.B.
Nagar, U.P.
Prof. Ajay Pratap Singh Dean, Faculty of Arts Ram Manohar Lohiya University, Ayodhya
Dr. Nitu Singh Associate Professor HNB Govt P.G College Prayagaraj
Dr. Kishor Kumar Associate Professor K.M. Govt. Girls P.G. College Badalpur, G.B.
Nagar, U.P.
Dr. Shweta Pandey Assistant Professor Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

Syllabus Developed By:

S. Name Designation Department College/ University

N.
1 Dr.Anita Misra Associate Sociology Government Post Graduate
Professor College,Noida,U.P.
2 Dr.Neeraj Rai Assistant Sociology K.B.S.G.Government Girls Degree
Professor College,Dhindhui,Patti,Pratapgarh,U.P.
3. Dr.Pankaj Kumar Assistant Sociology Maharana Pratap Government Post
Singh Professor Graduate College, Bilsi, Badaun.
 B.A. in Sociology
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)-

Program Outcome (After 3 Years of Study)

a. This course will introduce students to new concepts of Sociology

discipline.
b. These concepts will enhance the conceptual learning and
understanding of the basic concepts used in Sociology.
c. This course will contribute in enriching the vocabulary and scientific
temperament of the students.
d. The course is designed to incorporate all the key concepts of
sociology which would enable the learner to develop keen insights to
distinguish between the commonsense knowledge and Sociological
knowledge.
e. This course provides comprehensive understanding of Indian society.
 Semester-wise Titles of the Papers in BA (Sociology)

Year Semester Course Code Paper Title Theory/Practical Credits

I I A070101T Introduction to Basic Concepts of Theory 6
Sociology
I II A070201T Society in India: Structure, Theory 4
Organization & Change.
I II A070202P Writing skilldevelopment on topics Practical 2
of Contemporary Sociological
Importance
II III A070301T Social Change & Social Theory 6
Movements
II IV A070401T Social Problems & Issues of Theory 4
Development in India

II IV A070402R Projects on Sustainable Society Project 2

III V A070501T Classical Sociological Thought Theory 5

III V A070502T Research Methodology in Social Theory 5
Sciences
III V A070503P Practical Application of Research Practical 3
Methodology/ Project Work
III VI A070601T Pioneers of Indian Sociology Theory 5

III VI A070602T Gender and Society Theory 5

III VI A070603R Field Work/Case Study/Project Project 3

Work

BA 1st Year, Sem. I ,

Course I
(Theory)
Programme/Class Certificate Year B.A.I Semester I
Subject Sociology
Course Code A070101T Course Title Introduction to Basic Concepts of
Sociology
Course Outcomes:
This paper will introduce students to new concepts of Sociology discipline. These concepts will enhance the conceptual
learning and understanding of the basic concepts used in Sociology. This paper will contribute in enriching the
vocabulary and scientific temperament of the students. The course is designed to incorporate all the key concepts of
sociology which would enable the learner to develop keen insights to distinguish between the commonsense
knowledge and Sociological knowledge.
Credits - 6 Maximum Marks: 100 Minimum Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures –Tutorials – Practical ( in hours per week) : 6-0-0

Unit Topic No. of Lectures

I Sociology: Meaning, Nature, Scope of Sociology, Sociology and 12

Common Sense, Sociology as a Science, Humanistic Orientation in
Sociology. History and Emergence of Sociology in India.
II Sociology and other Social Sciences (Anthropology, Economics, 12
History, Psychology, Political Science).

III Basic Concepts: Society, Community, Institutions, Association, Social 11

Group, Human and Animal Society.

IV Social Institutions: Family, Kinship, Marriage, Education, State 11

&Religion.

V Culture and Civilization, Pluralism, Multiculturalism, Cultural 11

Relativism

VI Socio-Cultural Processes: Cooperation, Conflict, Competition, 11

Acculturation, Assimilation and Integration.

VII Social Structure, Status and Role, Norms, Folkways and Mores, 11
Sanctions and Values.

VIII Social Stratification: Meaning, Forms and Basis, Social Mobility: 11

Meaning and Types.

This is an elective course open for all.

 Suggested Readings:
1.Berger, P.1963.An Invitation to Sociology: A humanistic Perspective.
2. Bottomore, T.B.1973.Sociology: A guide to Problems and Literature.(Hindiversion available).
3. Davis, Kingsley.1973.Human Society.
4. Giddens.Anthony.2009.Introduction to Sociology.
5. Haralambos M.Sociology: Themes and Perspectives. (Hindi version available).
6. Inkeles, Alex.1987.What is Sociology.
7. MacIver,R.M.and Charles H.Page.1949.Society:An Introductory Analysis.(Hindi version available)
8.Mills, C.W.1959.The Sociological Imagination.
9. Thakur, Navendu.2016, Samaj Shastra Ek Parichay.
10.जे.पी.स हिं , 2011, माजशास्त्रकेमूलतत्व,PHI

Suggested Continuous Internal Evaluation Methods (25 Marks):

 Seminar/Assignment on any topic of the above syllabus.
 Test with multiple choice questions / short and long answer questions.
 Research Orientation of the student.
 Quiz
Suggested equivalent online courses:
IGNOU & Other centrally/state operated Universities / MOOC platforms such as “SWAYAM” in India and Abroad.

BA 1st Year, Sem. II ,

Course I
 (Theory)

Programme/Class Certificate Year B.A.I Semester II

Subject Sociology
Course Code A070201T Course Title Society in India: Structure, Organization &
Change.
Course Outcomes: This paper is designed in this manner, so that students are introduced to the concepts related to
Indian Society. They are made familiar with the Indian Society, its linkages and continuity with past and present. It
also gives insights to analyze contemporary Indian society. This paper provides comprehensive understanding of
Indian society.
Credits - 4 Maximum Marks: 100 Minimum Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures –Tutorials – Practical ( in hours per week) : 6-0-0

Unit Topic No. of Lectures

I The structure and composition of Indian society: Village, Town, City, 07

Rural Urban linkages. Unity and diversity in Indian society.

II Indological, Historical, Structural and Functional Perspective to study 07

Indian Society.

III Cultural and Ethnic diversity: Diversities in respect of language, caste, 08

region and religious beliefs and practices.

IV Tribal Communities in India: Geographical distribution, Problem of 08

Assimilation, Integration and Assertion, Backwardness and
Underdevelopment in Tribe.
V Basic Institutions of Indian society: Caste, Marriage, Religion, Class 06
and Joint Family.

VI Social Classes in India: Agrarian-Rural, Industrial-Urban: The Middle 08

Class; Exclusion and Inclusion, Backward classes, Dalits, Women.

VII Population: Structure and dynamics, Demographic analysis, 08

Population explosion, Demographic theories, Population growth and
control.
VIII Change and Transformation in Indian Society; Factors affecting 08
National Integration: Casteism and Politics of caste in India,
Communalism and Politics of communalism, Naxalism.
This is an elective course open for all.
 Suggested Readings:
1. Bose, N.K.1967:Culture and Society in India
2. Dube, S.C., 1958: India’s Changing Villages.
3. Karve, Irawati, 1961: Hindu Society: An Interpretation.
4. Srinivas, M.N., 1963Social Change in Modern India.
5.अहूजाआर,2000,भारतीय माज,रावतपब्ललकेशन

Suggested Continuous Internal Evaluation Methods (25 Marks):

 Seminar/Assignment on any topic of the above syllabus.
 Test with multiple choice questions / short and long answer questions.
 Research Orientation of the student.
 Quiz
Suggested equivalent online courses:
IGNOU & Other centrally/state operated Universities / MOOC platforms such as “SWAYAM” in India and Abroad.

BA 1st Year, Sem. II

Course II
(Practical)

Programme/Class Certificate Year B.A.I Semester II

Subject Sociology
Course Code A070202P Course Title Writing skill development on topics of
Contemporary Sociological Importance
Course Outcomes: This is the practical paper introduced in the second semester of the certificate course in order to
develop writing skills among the students of Sociology. This would enhance and inculcate the analytical skills among the
students. The paper is designed to enrich the conceptual vocabulary of the students, such that they are equipped with the
writing style in Sociology. This paper is presumably beneficial for the students who are interested in the field of Media,
Journalism, Essay writer, Column writer, Psephology, Journalism.
Credits - 2 Maximum Marks: 100 Minimum Marks: 33

Total No. of Lectures –Tutorials – Practical ( in hours per week) : 2-0-0

Unit Topic No. of Lectures
I The structure and composition of Indian society: Village, Town, City, 08
Rural Urban linkages. Unity and diversity in Indian society.

II Indological, Historical, Structural and Functional Perspective to study 08

Indian Society.

III Cultural and Ethnic diversity: Diversities in respect of language, caste, 07

region and religious beliefs and practices.
IV Tribal Communities in India: Geographical distribution, Problem of 07
Assimilation, Integration and Assertion, Backwardness and
Underdevelopment in Tribe.
This is an elective course open for all.

Suggested Readings: 1.J, Jennifer. Quinn.S. Brown.R, 2011: Writing for Sociology, University of California, Berkeley.
2. Uberoi, Patricia, 1993: Family, Kinship and Marriage in India.
3. https://www.citethisforme.com/guides/harvard/how-to-cite-a-book
4. https://libguides.ru.nl/apaEN/reference-examples-books-and-reports
5. Collected Essays. By M. N. Srinivas with a foreword by, A. M. Shah. Delhi: Oxford University Press, 02.
6.शमाा,के.एल:भारतीय ामाब्जक िंरचनाएविंपररवतान,रावतपब्ललकेशिं

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Practical file evaluation. main focus on presentation, content and proper use of research methodology& Viva.
Suggested equivalent online courses:
IGNOU & Other centrally/state operated Universities / MOOC platforms such as “SWAYAM” in India and Abroad.

BA 2ndYear, Sem. III ,

Course I
(Theory)

Programme/Class Diploma Year B.A.II Semester III

Subject Sociology
Course Code A070301T Course Title Social Change and Social Movement in India
Course Outcomes: This paper is designed in amanner, so that students are introduced to the concepts related to Social
change and Social Movement. This course will introduce students to the dynamic aspect and dissension tendencies of
society. The critical evaluation would enable students to come out with better suggestions, contributing in cohesion of
society.
Credits - 6 Maximum Marks: 100 Minimum Marks: 33
Total No. of Lectures –Tutorials – Practical ( in hours per week) : 6-0-0

Unit Topic No. of Lectures

I Concept, Meaning & Nature of Social change, Factors of Social 12

Change, Change in structure and Change of structure

II Types of Social change: Evolution, Development, Progress and 12

Revolution.
III Theories of Social Change: Linear, Cyclical, Demographic, and 11
Economic (Conflict). Information technology and Social Change.

IV Processes of Social Change in India: Sanskritization, Westernization, 11

Modernization. Concept &Impact of Secularization and Globalization.
Parochialisation and Universalization
V Concept & Meaning of Social Movement, Nature, Definitions and 11
Characteristics of Social Movements.

VI Social Movement and Social Change:Theories of Social Movement: 11

Structural –functional , Marxist, Resource Mobilization Theory ,

VII New Social Movement Types of Social Movement: Reform, Rebellion, 11

Revival, Revolution, Insurrection, Counter Movement

VIII Social Change in India through Social Movements:Peasant movement, 11

Labour movement , Dalit movement , Women’s movement
,Environmental movement
This is an elective course open for all.

Suggested
Social change :W F Ogburn
Theories of social change:A critical appraisal -Raymond Boudon
The theory of social change- John McLeish
Social change in India : Crisis and resilience - Yogendra Singh
Social movement and Social Transformation -MSA Rao
Protest and change : Studies in social movement -T K Oommen
Social movements in india- Ghanshyam Shah
आधु निकभारतमेंसामानिकपररवतत ि: डााँ िेपीनसिं ह
भारतमेंसामानिकआिं दोलि :वीएि.नसिं ह, ििमेियनसिं ह
आधु निकभारतमेंसामानिकपररवतत ि:एमएिश्रीनिवास

Suggested Continuous Internal Evaluation Methods (25 Marks):

 Seminar/Assignment on any topic of the above syllabus.
 Test with multiple choice questions / short and long answer questions.
 Research Orientation of the student.
 Quiz
Suggested equivalent online courses:
IGNOU & Other centrally/state operated Universities / MOOC platforms such as “SWAYAM” in India and Abroad.

BA 2nd Year, Sem. IV ,

Course I
(Theory)
 Programme /Class Diploma Year B.A II Semester IV

Subject Sociology

Course code A070401T Course Title Social Problems &Issues of Development in India

Course Outcomes: The syllabus is designed to introduce students to the emerging social problems, the concept and
issues of development in Indian Society. The course intends to focus upon the deviant and delinquent behaviour, issue
of corruption and other disorganizational and structural problems of Indian Society. The endeavour of the course is to
make learners aware about the social problems and developmental issues in the Indian Society.

Credits:4 Max. Marks:100 Min. Passing Marks:33

Total no. of lectures-tutorials-practical (in hours per week):4-0-0

Unit TOPIC NO. OF LECTURES

I Deviance: Concept & Meaning, Definition. Crime and ,Juvenile 07

Delinquency White Collar crime,

II Corruption in Public life, Cyber Crime, Drug Addiction, Suicide, 07

Terrorism.

III Structural Problems: Poverty, Caste Inequality, Problems: Religious, 08

Ethnic and Regional, Minorities, Backward Classes and Dalits.

IV Familial Problems: Dowry, Domestic Violence, Divorce, Intra and 08

Inter Generational Conflict, Problem of Elderly.
V Concept of Development, Economic Vs Social Development, Human 06
Development.

VI Theories of Development: Smelser, Lerner, Rostow.Under 08

Development Dependency: Centre Periphery (Frank), Uneven
Development (Samir Amin); Globalization and Development Society.
VII Issues of Development: Agrarian Crisis, Human Resource 08
Development & Skilled Unemployment.

VIII Ecology and Development: Development and Displacement, 08

Rehabilitation and Resettlement Policy, Sustainable development,
Global Warming and Climate Change.
This is elective course open for all.
Suggested readings:
1. Cloward, R., 1960. Delinquency and Opportunity.
2. Charles, L.C., Michael, W.F., 2000. Crime and Deviance: Essays and Innovations of Edwin M Lemert.
3. Cohen, Albert .K. 1955, Delinquent Boys: The Culture of the gang.
4. H, Travis, 1969, Causes of Delinquency.
5. E, Sutherland, D, Cressey, D.F., Luckenbill, 1934. Principles of Sociology.
6. Betellie, Andre, 1974: Social Inequality.
7. Gill, S.S., 1998: The Pathology of Corruption.
8.Lewis,Oscar,1966: Culture of Poverty, Scientific American, Vol.II & V
9.Gadgil, Madhav and Guha, Ramchandra, 1996: Ecology and Equity: The Use and Abuse of Nature in Contemporary India.
10. Berreman, G.D., 1979: Caste and Other Inequalities: Essays in Inequality.
11.Browning Halcli, Webster(ed), 1996: Understanding Contemporary Society: Theories of the Present.
12. Desai A.R, 1971: Essays on Modernization of Underdeveloped Societies.
13. Datt and Sundaram, 2008. Indian Economy
14. Eade D and Ligteringen E, Debating Development, 2006. – NGOs and the Future
15. EPW Research Foundation, Social Indicators of Development for India, Economic and Political Weekly,May 14-1994.
16.Escobar Arturo, 1995: Encountering Development, the Making and Unmaking of the Third World
17. Ghosh J, Never Done and Poorly Paid: Women’s Work in Globalizing India.
18.जे.पी.स ह
िं , आधनु नकभारतका माज
Suggested Continuous Internal Evaluation Methods (25 Marks):
 Seminar/Assignment on any topic of the above syllabus.
 Test with multiple choice questions / short and long answer questions.
 Research Orientation of the student.
 Quiz
Suggested equivalent online courses:
IGNOU & Other centrally/state operated Universities / MOOC platforms such as “SWAYAM” in India and Abroad.

BA 2nd Year, Sem. IV ,

Course II
(Project)
Programme /Class Diploma Year B.A II Semester IV

Subject Sociology

Course code A070401R Course Project on Sustainable Society

Course Outcomes: The syllabus designed to introduce students to the emerging social problems and the concept and
issues of development in Indian Society. The project work will engage students directly in practical knowledge about
the conducting research project. This project work will help learners to know about the issue of sustainability and
policies & programmes.

Credits:2 Max. Marks:100 Min. Passing Marks:33

Total no. of lectures-tutorials-practical (in hours per week):2-0-0

Unit Topic No. Of Lectures

I Research Project: Definition & Concept, Selection of 07

Research Topic related to Social Problems and Social
Development, Sustainable Development.
II How to develop Research Proposal and its 07
Implementation.

III Methods & Techniques for conducting scientific study. 08

Writing of Bibliography.

IV Research Project final draft and writing of findings, 08

Presentation of Research
Project.
This is elective course open for all.

Suggested readings:1. Goode and Hatt, 2006: Methods in Social Research.

2. Young Pauline, 1988 Scientific Social Surveys and Research Practice.
3. Silverman David, 1985 Gower, Vermont Qualitative Methodology and sociology.
4. Sachdev Meetali, 1987: Qualitative Research in Social Sciences.
5. https://www.westminster.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/research-degrees/entry-requirements/how-to-write-
your-research- proposal

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Project file evaluation,main focus on presentation,content and proper use of research methodology,Viva.

BA 3rd Year, Sem. V ,

 Course I
(Theory)

Programme /Class Degree Year B.A III Semester V

Subject Sociology

Course code A070501T Course Classical Sociological Thought

Course Outcomes: The course syllabus is designed to help students to know about the classical contributions of
Pioneers of Sociology. The paper will focus upon the history of Sociology and the intellectual traditions originated
during the crisis in Europe and the impact it had on the structures of society. The learner will gain theoretical as well as
methodological knowledge about the subject.

Credits:5 Max. Marks:100 Min. Passing Marks:33

Total no. of lectures-tutorials-practical (in hours per week):4-0-0

Unit Topic No.of Lectures

I Emergence of Sociology, Intellectual Sources: Enlightenment, Philosophy of 10

History, Political History, Social and Political Reform Movements. Revolution:
French Revolution and Industrial Revolution.
II .August Comte: Positivism, The Hierarchy of Sciences, Law of Three Stages. 10
Herbert Spencer: Social Evolution and Social Darwinism

III Emile Durkheim: Social Fact, Mechanical Solidarity and Organic Solidarity, 10
Suicide.

IV Vilfredo Pareto: Action – Logical and Non Logical Action, Residues and 09
Derivatives.
V Karl Marx: Dialectical Historical Materialism, Class Struggle, Theory of 09
Alienation.

VI Max Weber: Social Action, Power and Authority, Protestant Ethics and Spirit of 09
Capitalism.

VII G.H.Mead: Symbolic Interaction, Concept of ‘Self’ and ‘Me.’. 09

 VIII Talcott Parsons: Action and Behaviour; Social System, Pattern Variables. 09
R.K.Merton: Middle Range Theory, Manifest and Latent Function.

This is elective course open for all

Suggested Readings :
1.Giddens Anthony,1989 : Sociology, Polity Press, Cambridge
2. Kalberg Stephen, 2002: The Protestant Ethic and Spirit of Capitalism, III rd edition.
3. Kamernka Eugene, 1983: The Portable Marx, Penguin.
4. Kalberg Stephen, 1994: Connecting Issues in Comparative Historical Studies Today
5. Lukes Steven, Durkheim: Life and Works: A Critical Study, 1973.
6. Morrison Ken, Marx, Durkheim, Weber – formation of Modern Social Thought, Sage Publication, New Delhi, 1995.
7. Ritzer George, Sociological Theory, McGraw Hill, New York, 2000.
8. Tucker K.N, 2002. Classical Social Theory.
9. Wilhelm Outhwaite and Mulkay M, Social Theory & Social Criticism
10. एम.एल. दोषीएविंपी. ी. जैन,मख्
ु य माजशास्त्रीयववचारक,रावतपब्ललकेशन

Suggested Continuous Internal Evaluation Methods (25 Marks):

 Seminar/Assignment on any topic of the above syllabus.
 Test with multiple choice questions / short and long answer questions.
 Research Orientation of the student.
 Quiz
Suggested equivalent online courses:
IGNOU & Other centrally/state operated Universities / MOOC platforms such as “SWAYAM” in India and Abroad.
 BA 3rd Year, Sem. V ,
Course II
(Theory)

Programme /Class Degree Year B.A III Semester V

Sociology
Subject

Course code A070502T Research Methodology in Social Sciences

Course

Course Outcomes: The course of Research Methodology in Social Sciences/Sociology is structured in a way
that it makes student to understand and comprehend the research problems, research techniques and
nevertheless course intends to develop objective as well as subjective enquiry into the areas of Sociological
studies. The main purpose of the course is to develop scientific and humanistic approach towards the research
work in the subject.
Credits:5 Max. Marks:100 Min. Passing
Marks:33

Total no. of lectures-tutorials-practical (in hours per week):4-0-0

Unit TOPIC No. of

Lectures

I Social Research: Concept, Nature & Types of Social Research, Importance of 10

Social Research.Steps of Scientific Research: Formulation of Research
Problem.
II Research Design: Meaning, Types and Importance.Hypothesis: Its Types and 10
Sources.

III Problems of Objectivity. Objectivity Versus Subjectivity, Value Neutrality. 10

Ethical Issues in Social Research. Plagiarism and Copy Right.

IV Types of Research: Basic and applied: Historical and Comparative; 09

Descriptive, Exploratory, Explanatory and Diagnostic.

V Data Collection: Primary and Secondary Source; Census: Observation; 09

Case Study; Content Analysis.

VI Techniques of Data Collection; Sampling, Questionnaire, Schedule and 09

Interview, Primary and Secondary Data.
 VII Classification and Presentation of Data: Coding; Tables; Graphs; 09
Diagrams; Bar; Chart, Pictorial and Histogram and Report Writing.

VIII Overview of Statistics in Sociology, Measures of Central Tendency 09

(Simple Arithmetic Mean, Median and Mode).

This is elective course open for all

Suggested readings: 1. Babbie Earl, 2004: The Practice of Social Research, (10th ed.)
2 Burawoy M and Joseph Blum (ed),2000: Global Ethnography: Forces, Connections and
Imaginations
3 Bryman Alan, 2001 Social Research Methods.
4Carol Grbich, 2000: New Approaches in Social Research, Sage Publication.
5Devine and Heath, 1999: Sociological Research Methods in Context, Palgrave.
6 Denzin Norman, Lincoln Yvonna (ed), 2006.:Handbook of Qualitative Research,
7. Goode and Hatt, Methods in Social Research
8. Giddens Anthony, 1976: New Rules of Sociological Research.
9. Mulkay Michael, 1979: Science and the Sociology of Knowledge, George Allen and Unwin Ltd.
10. Silverman David, 1985: Qualitative Methodology and sociology, Gower, Vermont.
11. Sachdev Meetali, 1987: Qualitative Research in Social Sciences, Raj Publishing, Jaipur.
12. Williams Malcolm, 2004. Science and Social Science, Routledge, New York,
13. Young Pauline, Scientific Social Surveys and Research Practice,
14. जे.पी.स हिं : ामाजजकअनु ध
िं ानकीविधधयॉ

Suggested Continuous Internal Evaluation Methods (25 Marks):

 Seminar/Assignment on any topic of the above syllabus.
 Test with multiple choice questions / short and long answer questions.
 Research Orientation of the student.
 Quiz
Suggested equivalent online courses:
IGNOU & Other centrally/state operated Universities / MOOC platforms such as “SWAYAM” in India and Abroad.
 BA 3rd Year, Sem. V ,
Course III
(Practical)

Programme /Class Degree Year B.A III Semester V

Subject Sociology

Course code A070503P Practical Application of Research

Course Methodology/Project Work

Course Outcomes: Research Methodologies comprise important part in the course structure of Sociology, hence
the course is designed in such a way that student will learn the basic and useful techniques of research which will
be beneficial in exploring the research questions and formulation of Research Design. The student will learn how
to construct schedules, questionnaire and applicability of other research methods.
Credits:3 Max. Marks:100 Min. Passing
Marks:33

Total no. of lectures-tutorials-practical (in hours per week):2-0-0

Unit Topic No. Of

Lectures

I Social Research: Meaning and Definition. Basic Steps in Social Research. 12

II Formulation of Hypothesis and Selection of Research Problem. 11

III Use of techniques of data collection. Construction of Interview Schedule, 11

Questionnaire, Case study method, Observation method.
IV Classification and Presentation of data: Use of coding method, Classification, 11
Preparation of tables, Graphs, Bar and Pie diagram.
This is elective course open for all

Suggested Readings: 1Bagchi, Kanak, k, 2000: Research Methodology in Social Sciences: A Practical Guide.
2 Daniel,Stockemer, 2019: Quantitative Methods for the Social Sciences
3 Kara, Helen: Creative Research Methods in the Social Sciences: A Practical Guide.
4 जे.पी.स हिं , ामब्जकअनु ध
िं ानकीववधधयााँ

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Practical/Project file evaluation,main focus on presentation,content and proper use of research methodology,Viva.

Suggested equivalent online courses:

IGNOU & Other centrally/state operated Universities / MOOC platforms such as “SWAYAM” in India and Abroad.
 BA 3rd Year, Sem. VI ,
Course I
(Theory)
Programme /Class Degree Year B.A III Semester VI

Subject Sociology
Course code A070601T Course Pioneers of Indian Sociology

Course Outcomes: The course outline has been delineated in a manner that the student of Sociology is able to gather
knowledge about the esteemed Indian Pioneers of Sociology, who largely used indigenous methodology to
understand the Indian society and its complexities. The learner will be able to grasp information and knowledge
about the approaches and theoretical framework adopted by the Indian Sociologists and simultaneously they will
know about the History of Sociology in India and Sociological traditions.
Credits:5 Max. Marks:100 Min. Passing
Marks:33

Total no. of lectures-tutorials-practical (in hours per week):4-0-0

Unit Topic No. of Lectures

I 10
G. S. Ghurye: Caste; Indian Sadhus; Rururban Community;
D. N. Majumdar: Caste; Tribal Integration
II 10
Radhakamal Mukherjee: Social Structure of Values; Social Ecology

III 10
D.P. Mukherjee: Indian Culture and Diversities; Modernity, Indian
Youth, Marxology
IV Irawati Karve: Kinship in India 09
I.P. Desai: Indian Family
V M.N. Srinivas: Sanskritization; Westernization; Secularization; 09
Dominant Caste.

VI S. C. Dube: Indian Village; Tradition; Modernization and 09

Development.

VII A.R. Desai: Social Background of Indian Nationalism; Marxist 09

Approach to Study Indian Society.
Rama Krishna Mukherjee: Dynamics of Agrarian Class Structure.
VIII Andre Beteille: Caste, Class and Power: Agrarian Structure 09
 This is elective course open for all.

Suggested readings: D.N. Dhanagare, 1999: Themes and Perspectives in Indian Sociology.
Das Veena, 1995: Critical Events, An Anthropological Perspective on Contemporary India.
David Ludden, 2000: Critique of Subaltern Studies.
Dube, S. C, 1990. Indian Society.
Gail Omvedt, 2002 Dalits and Democratic Revolution.
Vivek P. S, 2002. Sociological Perspectives and Indian Sociology
T.S.Pawale & S.D.Patil, Basic Sociological Concepts
Ghurye, G. S. 2000 1932. Caste and Race in India.
Pramanik. S. K. 2001. Sociology of G S Ghurye.
Majumdar. D. N 1944 The Fortunes of Primitive Tribes.
Saksena. H. S. 2017. Tribal Studies and Beyond: Contributions of D.N. Majumdar to Indian
Anthropology
Madan, T.N.2011. Sociological Traditions: Methods and Perspectivesin the Sociology of India
Madan, T.N.2013. Sociology at the University of Lucknow: The First Half Century (1921-75
Oommen, T.K. 2015- Radhakamal Mukherjee on Social Ecology: Filling Up Some Blanks,
Sociological Bulletin, Vol. 64, No. 1 (January – April 2015), pp. 15-35.
Mukherjee, D.P. 2002. Indian Culture.
Mukherjee, D.P. 2002. Diversities: Essays In Economics, Sociology and Other Social Problems.
Desai I.P. 1964: Some aspects of family in Mahuva.
Karve, Irawati, 1953 Kinship Organisalion in India. (Deccan College Monograph Series, 11.)
Uberoi, Patricia, Nandini Sundar and S. Deshpande. 2007. Anthropology in the East: Founders of
Indian Sociology and Anthropology.
बी.के.,नागला : भारतीय माजशास्त्रीयधचिंतन

Suggested Continuous Internal Evaluation Methods (25 Marks):

 Seminar/Assignment on any topic of the above syllabus.
 Test with multiple choice questions / short and long answer questions.
 Research Orientation of the student.
 Quiz
Suggested equivalent online courses:
IGNOU & Other centrally/state operated Universities / MOOC platforms such as “SWAYAM” in India and Abroad.

BA 3rd Year, Sem. VI ,

Course II
(Theory)

Programme /Class Degree Year B.A III Semester VI

Subject Sociology

Course code A070602T Course Gender and Society

Course Outcomes: This course is gender sensitive and is directed towards engaging students to learn and rethink
about the gender issues. The course will introduce students to the core gender issue and will equip them to come
with suggestions which would be directed towards gender equity.
Credits:5 Max. Marks:100 Min. Passing Marks:33

Total no. of lectures-tutorials-practical (in hours per week):4-0-0

Unit Topic No. of. Lectures

I 10
Gender (Culture) vs. Sex (Biology), Equality vs. Difference, Gender Roles,
Social Construction of Gender, Gender and Sexuality.
II Women in Family, Socialization and Gender, Feminist Movement 10
Understanding Gender Inequalities- Caste and Class.

III Gender Perspective: Liberal, Marxian, Socialist, Radical 10

IV Patriarchy and Gender, Sexual Division of Labour, Masculinity vs. 09

Femininity.
V Women and Society in India: Demographic Profile, Population and 09
Gender, Population, Gender and Migration.

VI Women in Economy (Work and Property Rights), Women and Power 09

& Subordination, Women and Education, Women and Health

VII Crime against Women: Infanticide, Domestic Violence, Honour Killing, 09

Harassment at work place.

VIII Constitutional Safegaurds and Provisions regarding Women. 09

Programmes and Policies regarding upliftment of Women. Personal
laws, law as tool of emancipation of women. Women Rights as Human
Rights, Gender and Human Rights.
This is elective course open for all.

Suggested readings: Bhasin Kamala, 2000 Understanding Gender, Kali for Women.
Basu Aparna, 1999 Women’s Education in India in Ray and Basu (edt): From Independence
Towards Freedom.
Chodhuri Maitreyee, 2004 Feminism in India, Women Unlimited.
Chakravarty Uma, 2003. Gendering caste through a feminist Lense, Stree, Calcutta,
Courting Disaster, PUDR Report, 2003.
Davis Kathy, Evans Mary, Lorber, J (edt), 2006: Handbook of Gender and Women’s Studies.
Delmont Sara, 2003: Feminist Sociology.
Feminist Concepts, Contribution to Women’s Studies Series, Part-I, II, III, RCWS, Mumbai
Geetha V,2007 Patriarchy, Stree, Calcutta.
 Geetha V, 2002 Gender, Stree, Calcutta.
Kimmel Michael, The Gendered Society, Oxford, NY, 2008.
Radha Kumar, History of Doing, Kali for Women, New Delhi, 1992
भारतमें घरे लहू हिं ा ,2017, ररिंकीभट्टाचाया।
घरे लहू हिं ा ेमहहलाओिंका रिं क्षरण:अधधननयमएविं रिं क्षण,2020,यनु नव ल
ा लॉपब्ललशर।
Suggested Continuous Internal Evaluation Methods (25 Marks):
 Seminar/Assignment on any topic of the above syllabus.
 Test with multiple choice questions / short and long answer questions.
 Research Orientation of the student.
 Quiz
Suggested equivalent online courses:
IGNOU & Other centrally/state operated Universities / MOOC platforms such as “SWAYAM” in India and Abroad.

BA 3rd Year, Sem. VI ,

Course III
(Project)

Programme /Class Degree Year B.A III Semester VI

Subject Sociology
Course code A070603R Course Field Work/Case Study/ Project Work

Course Outcomes: The syllabus is designed to introduce students to get themselves engaged in the field work and
project work so that they are equipped with the practical knowledge about the field work and research project. This
will be an empirical learning for those who aspire to become future Social Scientists.
Credits:3 Max. Marks:100 Min. Passing Marks:33

Total no. of lectures-tutorials-practical (in hours per week):2-0-0

Unit Topic No. Of.Lectures

I Knowing about field work, Selection of research problem for 12

Research project and field work. Concept of Universe and Units.

II Research Design, Use of Census and Sampling method to select 11

units of study.

III Estimation of resources: Time, money, human resource. 11

Conducting field survey, Necessary gadgets and equipments.

IV Classification and Tabulation of data, Presentation of data. Report 11

writing.
This is elective course open for all.
Suggested readings: Czarniawska, Barbara. 2014: Social Science Research: From Field to Desk.
Perecman, Ellen, Curran, Sara, R., 2006: A Handbook For Social Science Field Research.
Wadds,P.,Apoifis,N.,Schmeidl,S,Spurway,K.,2020: Navigating Field Work in the Social
Sciences: Stories of Danger, Risk and Reward.
त्रिपाठी तेन्द्रएििंश्रीिास्तिए.के.: ामाजजकअनु िंधानएििं ािंजययकी, राितपजलिकेशिं ,जयपुर

Suggested Continuous Evaluation Methods:

 Project file evaluation,main focus on presentation,content and proper use of research methodology,Viva.
Suggested equivalent online courses:
IGNOU & Other centrally/state operated Universities / MOOC platforms such as “SWAYAM” in India and Abroad.