ABOUT SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT & OUT COMES
DEPARTMENTS HISTORY
The sociology subject at the degree level in the college started in the session 1980-81. Subsequently, P.G. in sociology course was started in the session 1996-97. As the first head of the department, Dr. Dinkar Eknath Umbarkar rendered uninterrupted service for 25 consecutive years and he retired on 31 August 2021. During his tenure, he completed one Major Research Project and one Minor Research Project sponsored by UGC. Under the guidance of Dr. Dinkar Umbarkar 25 students got Ph. D. degree and 16 students got M. Phil degree. In the short history of department many experts have been serving in this department, include in Deshpande Madam, Vanjari Sir, Dr. Jarare, Dr. Kirdak. Late. Prof. Teltumbde etc. Currently Dr. Sunil Pralhad Gaygol is working as the Head of the Department of Sociology and the department is work in progress with the help of Prof. Dilip Kumre.
The Department of UG and PG of Sociology is at the forefront of every academic and social activity in the college. The department regularly organizes educational study tours and educational projects in various parts of Maharashtra with the objective of expanding the latent qualities of the students and creating social awareness among them as well as creating a social research attitude. In a very short span of time, the Department of Sociology has created a distinct impression not only in the college but also in the university. So far, 30 students from the postgraduate department have secured a place in the merit list of the university by achieving spectacular achievements. At the same time, 34 students from the Department of Sociology have achieved success in the National and State Level Educational Eligibility Test (NET / SET) conducted by UGC. Today, 20 students are serving as Professors of sociology in the colleges around the university as well as in other colleges in Maharashtra. Also, 25 students of this department are working in Government and Non-Government offices from class I to class IV by achieving success through competitive examinations.
In the session 2018-19, the college will be given recognized a research centre for the degree of Ph.D. in ‘Sociology’ in the branch of humanities by Sant Gadge Baba Amravati University, Amravati. The head of the department in this research centre, Dr. Dinkar Umbarkar and Dr. Sunil Pralhad Gaygol is recognized as the supervisor of Ph. D. Degree. In the session 2019-20, the Department of Sociology started the Certificate Course in Applied Sociology in order to create practicality in the subject of Sociology among the students.
ABOUT SUBJECT
PSO & SUBJECT OUTCOMES
After Graduation from B.A. program with sociology subject, students outcome as follows –
PSO 1 : The work of creating social awareness among the students is done through this program
PSO 2 : The course introduces the basic concepts in the subject of Sociology.
PSO 3 : The program is useful in inculcating a classical view of society in students.
PSO 4 : The program provides students with the necessary information regarding Government and Non-Government job opportunities as well as competitive examinations.
PSO 5 : This programme seeks to inculcate a humanism attitude in the students.
PSO 6 : Students have a realistic understanding of personal, social and national issues.
PSO 7 : The quality and qualifications required to become a teacher of Sociology are introduced through this program.
PSO 8 : The importance of tribal, rural and urban communities in the structure of Indian society and its changing nature is made clear through the program.
PSO 9 : Students develop a passion for social planning.
PSO 10 : The program introduces students to their duties towards family, society and country.
After Post Graduation from M. A. program with sociology subject, students outcome as follows –
PSO 1 : The program covers the history of the origin of sociology and the contribution of Western and Indian sociologists in it.
PSO 2 : The program introduces the students to their duties towards family, society and country.
PSO 3 : The program provides knowledge of the new challenges facing the country and the role of students in it.
PSO 4 : Through this program the qualities and qualifications of a social researcher are formed in the students.
PSO 5 : Students get to know the importance of Indian agribusiness and the challenges it faces.
PSO 6 : Students are introduced to employment opportunities in the research field.
PSO 7 : The program introduces various areas of social research and introduces new study methods of social research.
PSO 8 : This program helps to develop the personality of the students from a social point of view.
PSO 9 : This program provides students with necessary information regarding Government and Non-Government job opportunities as well as competitive examinations.
PSO 10 : The program identifies the challenges faced by the researcher while conducting social research and the task of overcoming these challenges.
B. A. Part – I, Semester – I
Introduction of Sociology (Subject Code – 1024)
CO 1 : This course introduces the origin of sociology and the scientific nature of sociology.
CO 2 : This course is explain which elements should be studied in sociology and how sociology is related to other social sciences.
CO 3 : This course is guide to how to use the perspective while studying sociology.
CO 4 : Identification of basic concepts in sociology e.g. society and community.
CO 5 : The importance and classification of various social groups in the life of individual and society
CO 6 : Students will understanding the formation of each social structure and the elements required for it.
CO 7 : The factors that determine the status and role of the individual in the society are introduced here.
CO 8 : The importance of social organization in individual and social life and their types will be informed through this course.
CO 9 : This course explains the meaning and importance of social values and social norms in the society.
CO 10 : The need for social control in individual life and social life and the changing factors of social control over time have been shown.
CO 11 : This course explains the causes of conformity & social deviation and their side effects.
B. A. Part – I, Semester – II
Introduction of Sociology (Subject Code – 1024)
CO 1 : This course introduces students to the elements that connect individuals and society.
CO 2 : This course works is emphasize the importance of culture in individual life and social life.
CO 3 : This course introduces the importance of the process of socialization and various agencies of socialization.
CO 4 : The course serves to emphasize the importance of family organization while fulfil the needs of individual and society.
CO 5 : This course introduces how marriage was important for fulfil the physical needs and how the nature of marriage is changing in modern times.
CO 6 : The role of religion in maintaining peace of mind and social control is explained through this course.
CO 7 : Here it is explained how the political system works and his role for society.
CO 8 : This course explains the need for social movements, its background and the planning and types of social movements.
CO 9 : The course introduces the status of social stratification in different societies and its types and bases.
CO 10 : As social change is an inevitable law of creation, this course provides information on which factors are responsible for it and which factors hinder social change.
B. A. Part – II, Semester – III
Social Problems in India (Subject Code – 1024)
CO 1 : This course explains the meaning and scope of social problems from a scientific point of view.
CO 1 : Disorganization, Anomie and Value conflict approaches to the study of socia2l problems are introduced here.
CO 3 : This course explains the causality and side effects of dowry and divorce issues related to women.
CO 4 : The various forms of domestic violence against women in Indian society are described here.
CO 5 : The causes, side effects and scientific remedies for population growth in India are explained in this course.
CO 6 : The process of rural-urban migration in India and its consequences are described here.
CO 7 : The nature of unemployment in rural areas and its solutions are suggested in this course.
CO 8 : This course explains the causation of increasing farmer suicides in rural areas and its impact on family and society.
CO 9 : The causality of the growing problem of alcoholism in the society and its adverse effects on the family will be identified in this course.
CO 10 : The causes of increasing drug use among the youth, its side effects and remedies are suggested through this course.
B. A. Part – II, Semester – IV
Social Problems in India (Subject Code – 1024)
CO 1 : This course provides an overview of the nature of the problem of corruption in India and its participants.
CO 2 : Measures to curb corruption are explained here through this course.
CO 3 : The history of terrorism in India, its causes, types and its adverse effects on the society are explained in this course.
CO 4 : It will help in understanding the nature of White Collar crime and its adverse effects on the society.
CO 5 : The problems of Scheduled Castes as a weaker section in India and its effects will be explained through this course.
CO 6 : The causation of the problems of the tribals in India and the Constitutional provisions on them are reviewed here.
CO 7 : The course will provide information on the increasing number of slums due to urbanization in India, its adverse effects and measures for the eradication of slums.
CO 8 : Information on the nature of crime in the Urban society and the criminal correction program will be explain in this course.
CO 9 : The course will provide information about the rising juvenile delinquency in the city, its causes and juvenile detention centres.
CO 10 : Information on the causes of caste and religious discrimination in India and its adverse effects can be found here.
CO 11 : The nature of religious intolerance in India, the consequences of religious riots and cultural and ethnic conflicts will be explain in this course.
CO 12 : The course will provide information on the causes and effects of violence and crime against women and minorities.
B. A. Part –III, Semester – V
Social anthropology (Subject Code – 1024)
CO 1 : This course will explain the meaning of social anthropology and the importance of social anthropology in the study of tribal communities.
CO 2 : It will help in understanding the meaning and characteristics of the tribal community.
CO 3 : The importance of the study of tribal communities in the Indian context will be clear here.
CO 4 : This course will explain the correlation between social anthropology and other social sciences.
CO 5 : This course will provide scientific information on how to use the study methods in social anthropology while studying tribal communities.
CO 6 : The historical background of the study of tribal communities in India and the contribution of social anthropologists will be introduced.
CO 7 : It will be an introduction to the areas in India where the tribals live and what problems have arisen due to their geographical isolation.
CO 8 : Students will find information about the ethnic and linguistic classification of Indian tribes.
CO 9 : It will help in understanding the concept of religion and the theories of origin of religion in the tribal community.
CO 10 : The type of magic and the role of Shaman in the tribal community will be explained through this course.
CO 11 : The work of the priest who performs religious activities and the religious beliefs and rituals of the tribals will be introduced here.
CO 12 : This course will explain the nature of tribal economy and the history of tribal economy.
B. A. Part –III, Semester – VI
Social anthropology (Subject Code – 1024)
CO 1 : This course will introduce us to the social life of the tribals.
CO 2 : The types and purposes of marriage in tribal communities are explained in this course
CO 3 : This course explains the theory of family origin, the types and functions of family in tribal communities.
CO 4 : Student will understand the concept of clan and its function in tribal community.
CO 5 : Students will find information about the concept of Totemism in the tribal community, types of Totem and importance of Totem.
CO 6 : The importance of Dormitory system in tribal life and its changes are explained in this course.
CO 7 : Students will look at the root causes of poverty and indebtedness facing tribal people and its adverse effects.
CO 8 : Information on tribal land rights and current status of agricultural issues will be provided in this course
CO 9 : The problem of illiteracy in the tribal community and the correlation between illiteracy and exploitation will be clared.
CO 10 : Guidance will be given here on what policies should be used for the development of tribal communities and their problems.
CO 11 : Students will understand the constitutional provisions for tribal development.
CO 12 : Obstacles to tribal development and measures to overcome them are suggested in this course.
M. A. Part – I, Semester – I
Paper – I, Classical Sociological Thinkers (Code – 2321)
CO 1 : From this course, students can understand the origin and development of sociological theory.
CO 2 : August Compte classical views on Positivism and social mobility are reflected in this course.
CO 3 : This course shows the contribution of social, economic and political factor that promote sociological theory.
CO 4 : Student will understand the Herbert Spencer concept of social evolution.
CO 5 : Durkheim’s views on the theory of suicide and the concept of religion become clear in this course.
CO 6 : This course is cleared the C. H. Cooley concept of Primary Groups.
M. A. Part – I, Semester – I
Paper – II, Methodology of Social Research (Code – 2322)
CO 1 : This course will help the students to understand the concept of social research and their various objectives.
CO 2 : The various methods of scientific study of social research and its importance are explained here.
CO 3 : This course will be useful in understanding the growing importance of social research in modern times.
CO 4 :Students will be introduced to the scientific stages of social research.
CO 5 : This course will provided information about research design in social research and their types.
CO 6 : Students will understand the importance of hypotheses in social research and its sources.
CO 7 : We will help to explain the technique of sample selection and the method of sample selection.
CO 8 : It will help students to understand the types of primary and secondary sources of fact collection.
CO 9 : The course will be useful for understanding the nature of techniques used for gathering facts in social research like – observations, questionnaires, interviews and schedules.
CO 10 : Here students will understand how to use social distance scale and sociometric techniques.
CO 11 : We will know the importance of reliability and validity and their challenges in social research.
CO 12 : It will help the students to understand the features and complex nature of social phenomena.
M. A. Part – I, Semester – I
Paper – III, Rural Society in India (Code – 2324)
CO 1 : This course will help the students to understand the real nature of the rural community in India.
CO 2 : This course will help to explain the Peasant community and its characteristics.
CO 3 : This will help us to understand the process of Rural-urbanization in India.
CO 4 : It will help in understanding the nature of social organizations in rural community and their functioning.
CO 5 : It will be clear how the Indian agricultural business is changing over time.
CO 6 : The contribution of co-operative movements in rural development is explained here.
CO 7: We will get the knowledge of the causes of increasing farmer suicides in rural areas and their solutions.
CO 8 : We will get an idea of the adverse effects of lack of irrigation facilities on the agricultural business in India.
CO 9 : The need for decentralization of power for rural development and the detailed nature of the existing Panchayat Raj Yojana for it will be clear here.
CO 10 :The contribution of Governmental and Non-Governmental organizations for women empowerment in rural community will be evaluated here.
CO 11 : It will provide information on how the process of Globalization has a positive and negative impact on rural community in India.
CO 12 : This course will introduce you to the new policies and strategies for rural development.
M. A. Part – I, Semester – I
Paper – IV, Sociology of Religion (Code – 2325)
CO 1 : The origin, nature and scope of Religion are understood by the students.
CO 2 : Student will understand Max Weber’s ideas on phenomenology.
CO 3 : This course is helpful of student for scientific study of various religions in India.
CO 4 : Creates awareness among students about secularism and fundamentalism.
CO 5 : Students are inspired by the thoughts of the great saint RashtrasantTukadoji Maharaj and Saint Gadge Baba of Vidarbha.
CO 6 : The importance of religion in social change is highlighted in this course.
CO 7 : Students realize the co-relation between culture and the concept of faith.
CO 8 : Through this course, students are made aware of the impact of religion on the society.
M. A. Part – I, Semester – II
Paper – I, Classical Sociological Thinkers (Code – 2331)
CO 1 : Students understand Hegel’s concept of classical philosophy and dialectical idealism.
CO 2 : Students gain knowledge of Karl Marx’s theory of historical materialism and social change.
CO 3 : Students will understand Vilfredo Pareto’s theory of logical and Non-logical action.
CO 4 : George Simel’s concept of individual is introduced to the students through this course.
CO 5 : This course gives students an insight into Max Weber’s theory of social action.
M. A. Part – I, Semester – II
Paper – II, Methodology of Social Research (Code – 2332)
CO 1 : Through this course students will understand the types of social surveys and its importance.
CO 2 : The nature of Case Study method and its merits and demerits will be noticed by the students.
CO 3 : Knowledge of the importance of Content Analysis in social research and its steps will be gained here.
CO 4 : The importance of Classification, Codification and Tabulation for fact analysis and their basis will be introduced in this course.
CO 5 : Students will help to understand the importance of social statistics in social research.
CO 6 : Measures of central tendency such as Mean, Median and Mode will help in understanding the working method and formula.
CO 7 : The course will introduce the importance and function of computer in social research.
CO 8 : Students will understand the process of Sociometric Technique and the merits of sociometric technique.
CO 9 : It will help to understand the difficulties encountered while using the Scaling Technique in social research.
CO 10 : Students will understand the components and importance of social research report.
CO 11 : This course will introduce the students to the problems faced by the researcher while preparing the social research report.
CO 12 : Students will help to understand the correlation between Social Theory and Social Research.
M. A. Part – I, Semester – II
Paper – III, Urban Society in India (Code – 2334)
CO 1 : This course will help the students to understand the origin of Urban sociology and the importance of Urban sociology.
CO 2 : This course will be useful to explain the process of Urbanization in India and its impact on the Urban society.
CO 3 : We will receive information on the co-relation between Urban Ecology and the formation of characteristics of Urban community.
CO 4 : Students will notice the analysis of Concentric Zone theory and Metropolitan theory in the context of urban development.
CO 5 : This course will be useful to explain the concept of Urbanism and the consequences of Urbanism.
CO 6 : Students will review the contribution of Park Burger and Mckenzie in the context of urban development.
CO 7 : Information on the concept of Rural-Urban Continuum and its impact on rural culture will be available.
CO 8 : This course will provide information on contemporary issues of Urban society such as population growth, migration, slums, health problems, and Urban crime.
CO 9 : It will help to understand the nature of violence against women in Urban society.
CO 10 : This course will be useful in understanding urban planning and the challenges it faces.
CO 11 : It will help in understanding the concept of green city needed to curb the growing pollution.
CO 12 : This course will be useful for analysing the urban economy and its components.
M. A. Part – I, Semester – II
Paper – IV, Cultural Anthropology & Tribal Studies (Code – 2335)
CO 1 : Students gain knowledge about the origin, nature and scope of cultural anthropology.
CO 2 : Students learn about tribal culture and tribal race through this course.
CO 3 : This course provides information about social institution in tribal communities.
CO 4 : Students notice the analytical study of the effects of religion and magic in the tribal community.
CO 5 : The causality of social, economic, political and health issues of the tribal community has been explained in this course.
CO 6 : This course is useful for historical review of Gond, Korku and Kolam tribes in Maharashtra.
CO 7 : This course reviews the constitutional provisions for addressing the problems of the tribes.
CO 8 : Students will understand the role of Governmental and Non-Governmental organizations in tribal development and problem solving.
CO 9 : Students understand the role of tribals in the freedom movement.
M. A. Part – II, Semester – III
Paper –I, Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology (Code – 3131)
CO 1:-Student will understand the concept of Sociological Theory, Key Problems of sociological Theory and verification of Sociological Theory.
CO 2:- This course is describe the contribution of Talcott Parsons in Theory of Functionalism, Theory of Pattern Variables and Theory of problems of Social Change.
CO3:-Student will understand the Contributions of Robert Morton in Critique of Functionalism, Theory of Atomic, functional and Dysfunctional, Aspects of reference group behaviour and Middle Range Theory.
CO 4:-This course is analysis the Class and Class conflict Theory Of Rolf Dahrendorff , Social Theory Of C.W.Mills and Conflict Theory Of LevisCoser.
CO 5:- Student will Understanding the theory of Symbolic Interactionism-Symbolic Interactionalist Approach of G.H.Mead , E.Golfman, Blumer and C.H.Colley.
M. A. Part – II, Semester – III
Paper –II, Sociology of Change & Development (Code – 3132)
CO 1 : Students understand the contribution of the elements of revolution, evolution and development towards the concept of social change.
CO 2 : This course underscores the importance of demographic, geographical and economic factors in the context of social change.
CO 3 : Student will understand the co-relation between culturalization, westernization and modernization with social change.
CO 4 : The Marxist and environmentalist approach to modernization is studied in a scientific manner in this course.
CO 5 : The co-relation between social structure and development is brought to the notice of the students.
M. A. Part – II, Semester – III
Paper –III, Industrial Society in India (Code – 3133)
CO 1 : Students understand the meaning, nature and importance of industrial sociology through this course.
CO 2 : The co-relation between the industrial society and the various social organizations in the society comes to the notice of the students.
CO 3 : Industrial conflict and industrial conflict resolution are clear from this course.
CO 4 : The techniques used in the industry and the effects of the use of automated machinery on the workers are studied here.
CO 5 : Students can study the impact of industries in Indian family, caste and religion.
CO 6 : The contribution of industrial sociology in the development of Indian society is evident from this course.
CO 7 : To study the impact of industry on Indian social stratification.
CO 8 : Students are aware of the impact of migration and urbanization on Indian industries.
CO 9 : The role of workers and the importance of leadership in the industry is realized through this course.
M. A. Part – II, Semester – III
Paper –IV, Crime& Society in India (Code – 3135)
CO 1 : The nature and causes of crime are noticed by the students through this course.
CO 2 : It is clear from this course that the basis of Emil Durkheim’s functional approach reflects criminal tendencies.
CO 3 : Students understand the causes of crimes against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
CO 4 : Students understand the nature of terrorism in India and its consequences.
CO 5 : The status of women in India and the types of crimes against women are explained in this course.
M. A. Part – II, Semester – IV
Paper –I, Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology (Code – 3141)
CO 1 :- Student will Understanding to Critical Theory Of George Lukas, Antonio Grimace, Louis Althusser, Max Horkheimer , Theodor Adorno and Herbert Marcuse.
CO 2 :- This course is explain the contributions of Post Structuralism and Post Modernism Theoryby Jacques Derrida, Michel Foucault and Levi-Strauss.
CO 3 :- Student will understand the Introduction of Recent Trends in Sociological Theories :- Stracturation of Anthony Giddens and Culture and Agency of Margaret Archer.
CO 4 :- Student will understand the Introduction of Recent Trends in Sociological Theories :- Habits and Field by Pierre Bourdieu,Colonization of the Life World by Jurgen Habermas and Post Modernism by Jean Francois Leotard.
CO 5 :- This course is explain the theory Of Structural Functional Approach by Radcliffe Brown,Talcott Parsons, R.K.Merton and B.Mallinowski.
M. A. Part – II, Semester – IV
Paper –II, Sociology of Economic Development (Code – 3142)
CO 1 : The contribution of educational policy and state institutions in modernization is noticed by the students through this course.
CO 2 : Students realize the importance of economic and non-economic perspectives for economic development.
CO 3 : Students realize the importance of religion, family and social stratification in the development of the economy.
CO 4 : This course explains how the concept of poverty and cultural poverty hinders economic development.
CO 5 : Students get information about the contribution of Marxism and Gandhianism in economic development.
M. A. Part – II, Semester – IV
Paper –III, Social Psychology (Code – 3144)
CO 1 : The nature and importance of social psychology is realized by the student through this course.
CO 2 : Students will understand the concepts of social motivation and personality in social psychology.
CO 3 : Students get information about the components of self and ego in personality development.
CO 4 : The course provides information on the formation of leadership qualities and the direction of publicity.
CO 5 : Students gain knowledge on how to use social psychology in terms of war psychology and prejudice.
CO 6 : Students learn the importance of psychological approach and role theory through this course.
CO 7 : The co-relation between public opinion and propaganda is noticed by the students in this course.
CO 8 : The contribution of the role of social psychology in the formation of national character is evident here.
M. A. Part – II, Semester – IV
Paper –IV, Crime & Society in India (Code – 3145)
CO 1 : Students are introduced to the current status of human rights in India through this course.
CO 2 : Student will understand the nature and adverse effects of the growing cyber crime in India.
CO 3 : Students get information about criminalization of politics.
CO 4 : It is here that the students understand the various theories of crime in order to correct the criminal.
CO 5 : Various measures to prevent crime are communicated to the students.
CO 6 : Students get acquainted with the nature of prison and its effect on criminals through this course.
Applied sociology
Certificate Course
CO 1 :This Certificate Course is useful for increase the appliedness of the subject of sociology in daily life
CO 2 :This course explains the meaning and scope of social problems from a scientific point of view.
CO 3 :Students will get employment opportunities in the social sector.
CO 4 :This Course is generate students interest in research work.
CO 5 : Students have a realistic understanding of personal, social and national issues.
CO 6 :This certificated course is helpful for prepared for research project reports.
CO 7 :To increase the participation of students in Government and Semi-Government projects
CO 8 :To increase the direct participation of students in solving social problems.
CO 9 :This course is useful for the acquisition of practical knowledge along with theoretical knowledge
CO 10 :To create research curiosity in students
CO11 :To enhance the participatory observation capacity among the students.