About the Course
The M.A. Sociology programme under NEP 2020 is designed to provide multidisciplinary flexible and skill-oriented education. The course focuses on the study of Sociology. The programme aims to develop communication skill, critical thinking, creativity, research ability, and ethical values among students.
As recommended by NEP 2020, the course also includes skill enhancement, vocational training, internships, project work, and interdisciplinary learning opportunities. It promotes Indian languages, regional culture, and holistic personality development while improving employability and academic growth.
Course Details
Teaching and Examination Scheme
Semester I
- Major Mandatory-Classical Sociological Thinkers
- Major Mandatory-Perspective on Indian Society-I
- Major Mandatory-Constitution and Social Change in India
- Major Mandatory-Sociology of Religion-I
- Major Elective- Sociology of Social Movement
- Major Elective- Quantitative Methods in Social Research
Semester II
- Major Mandatory-Compulsory Sociological Theory
- Major Mandatory-Perspective on Indian Society-II
- Major Mandatory-Sociology of Change and Development
- Major Mandatory-Sociology of Religion-II
- Major Elective- Social Movement in India
- Major Elective- Field Project
Semester III
- Major Mandatory: Modern Sociological Theories
- Major Mandatory: Feminist Sociological Thinkers
- Major Mandatory: Globalisation and Society
- Major Mandatory: Social Problems in Contemporary India
- Major Elective: Media and Society
- RP: Research Project
Semester IV
- Major Mandatory- Postmodern Social Theories
- Major Mandatory- Recent trends in Social Theories
- Major Mandatory- Economy and Society
- Major Elective- State, Politics and Development
- RP: Research Project