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Dear Student, As you are aware that Internal Assessment has already been introduced for students of University School of Open Learning. For this purpose you are required to submit Assignments for each subject/paper. For Postgraduate level One assignment of 20 marks each (20% weightage) Note: The last date for the submission of the assignments for : (a) M.A. III rd Semester 15 th November, 2013. (b) M.A. IV th Semester is for 31 st March 2014. No assignment will be accepted after due date. The assignments are enclosed herewith which are to be sent to : The Chairperson University School of Open Learning Panjab University, Chandigarh - 160014 It is important to mark the envelop with the NAME OF THE SUBJECT/ASSIGNMENTS NUMBER AND YOUR CLASS AT THE TOP, failing which the assignments will not be checked and the students will have no claim for internal assessment. FEW GUIDELINES FOR ALL THE STUDENTS FOR EACH CLASS 1. You should write your correct and complete enrolment number, class, full name in capital letters, complete address or contact nos. and the date of submission at the top of the first page of the Assignments. Also write subject code, paper and assignment number in block letters in the centre at the top of the first page of your assignments. 2. Each and every assignments should be marked and tagged separately paper wise. Also write your enrolment no. on every page of the assignments. 3. Keep photocopies of the assignments with you before submitting them to the Department and should submit the copies to the university if asked for in case they are needed. 4. Assignment Form must be attached to the respective assignments. Assignments received without M.A. SOCIOLOGY (III rd & IV th Semester) ASSIGNMENTS PANJAB UNIVERSITY CHANDIGARH-160014 2013-2014 © UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OPEN LEARNING

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Dear Student,As you are aware that Internal Assessment has already been introduced for students of University

School of Open Learning. For this purpose you are required to submit Assignments for each subject/paper.For Postgraduate level One assignment of 20 marks each

(20% weightage)Note: The last date for the submission of the assignments for :

(a) M.A. IIIrd Semester 15th November, 2013.(b) M.A. IVth Semester is for 31st March 2014.No assignment will be accepted after due date.The assignments are enclosed herewith which are to be sent to :The ChairpersonUniversity School of Open LearningPanjab University, Chandigarh - 160014

It is important to mark the envelop with the NAME OF THE SUBJECT/ASSIGNMENTSNUMBER AND YOUR CLASS AT THE TOP, failing which the assignments will not be checked andthe students will have no claim for internal assessment.

FEW GUIDELINES FOR ALL THE STUDENTS FOR EACH CLASS1. You should write your correct and complete enrolment number, class, full name in capital letters,

complete address or contact nos. and the date of submission at the top of the first page of theAssignments. Also write subject code, paper and assignment number in block letters in the centre atthe top of the first page of your assignments.

2. Each and every assignments should be marked and tagged separately paper wise. Also write yourenrolment no. on every page of the assignments.

3. Keep photocopies of the assignments with you before submitting them to the Department and shouldsubmit the copies to the university if asked for in case they are needed.

4. Assignment Form must be attached to the respective assignments. Assignments received without

M.A. SOCIOLOGY (IIIrd & IVth Semester) ASSIGNMENTS

PANJAB UNIVERSITYCHANDIGARH-160014

2013-2014

© UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF OPEN LEARNING

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this form will not be accepted.5. The students should use A-4 size paper for writing/answering responses.6. The assignment should be written in your own hand and should not be printed/typed/computerized

answers to the assignments. Any assignment which is typed or computerized is liable to becancelled.

7. The Chairperson/Coordinator of the Department has the power not to entertain or reject theassignments submitted after the due date. The students are, therefore, advised in their owninterest to submit the assignment positively by the respective due date.

8. You should enclosed a self-addressed stamped envelope for dispatch of acknowledgement slipwhich is attached herewith for your use.

9. The marks secured by you in internal assessment will be communicated to you through the markssheet of university examination result itself and not separately.

10. There is no provision for re-evaluation of assignments of the marks obtained by you in the internalassessment.

11. Note: The length of long question should be about 1000-1500 words. In case of parts adjustthe answer accordingly.

12. Ensure timely submission of the assignments.13. Students who are not opting for papers offered at USOL, should submit the assignments for their

respective optional paper by procuring these from office.14. This booklet provides you with instructions, syllabus and assignments.15. It contains assignments of both the semesters. Submit your assignments on their due date i.e. 15th

November 2013 and 31st March 2014 respectively.16. Please note that the assignments for internal assessment are different from questions given in the

response sheets at the end of the lessons. The assignments for internal assessment are compulsory.

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RULES FOR SEEKING ADMISSION IN M.A. COURSESM.A. (SEMESTER SYSTEM)

A person who has passed one of the following examinations from this University or from the Panjab Universityat Lahore before 1948, or from any other University whose examination has been recognised as equivalentto the corresponding examination of this University shall be eligible to join the Semester I of the M.A.Course (Semester System) :-

(i) B.A. with Honours in the subject of the Postgraduate Course;(ii) (a) Bachelor’s degree in any faculty with atleast 50% marks in the aggregate.

(b) Diploma in Physical Education examination or Post-graduate Diploma in LibraryScience after having passed B.A. or B.Sc.

(iii) (a) The B.A. (Pass) examination in full subjects obtaining at least 45% marks in the electivesubject of the Post-graduate Courses.

(b) or has obtained B.A. Degree through English only, regulations obtaining at least 45%marks in the subject of Post-graduate Course.

(iv) Obtained B.A. degree, after passing examination in an Oriental Classical Language or aModern Indian Language with at least 45 per cent marks (out of the aggregate excluding theadditional paper) at the Honours in Oriental Titles or Modern Indian Languages examination,in the subject of Post-Graduate course.

(v) Master’s degree examination in another subject or another faculty.(vi) The B.A. examination under Social Service Regulations or under War Regulations and has

subsequently passed in the subject concerned at the B.A. examination obtaining at least 45per cent marks;

Important Note: The Panjab University has now decided that all those candidates who have passed theirfirst degree course under the old scheme (14 year course) till April 1993 be treated at par with the 10+2+3degree course for the purpose of admission to M.A. Course.

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SYLLABUSSEMESTER-III

SOC R 438: INTERPRETIVE SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES

ObjectiveThis course sensitizes the students to the works and ideas of sociologists who have contributed to theperspective of Interpretive Sociology, as against the Positivistic sociology. It focuses on the work of Actiontheorists, Interactionist theorists and the scholars belonging to the Frankfurt School of Critical Theory.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND THE CANDIDATES(i) The theory question paper will be of 80 marks and 20 marks will be for internal assessment.

Duration of the paper will be 3 hours.(ii) For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks

secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paperin lieu of internal assessment.The paper setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

The syllabus has been divided into four units.There shall be 9 questions in all. The first question is compulsory and shall be short answer type containing10 short questions spread over the whole syllabus to be answered in about 30 to 35 words each, carrying20 marks i.e. 2 marks each. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have two long questionsand the candidates shall be given internal choice of attempting one question from each Unit – 4 in all. Eachquestion will carry 15 marks.

Course Outline

Unit-IAction Theories : Max Weber, Talcott Parsons

Unit-IISymbolic Interactionism : G.H. Mead, H. BlumerPhenomenology : E. Husserl, A. Schutz

Unit-IIIDramaturgy : E. GoffmanEthnomethodology : H. Garfinkel

Unit-IVCritical Theory : J. Habermas

H. Marcuse

Suggested Readings1. Adams, Bert N. and Sydie, R.A. (2001) Sociological Theory, California, Pine Forge Press.2. Adams, Bert N. and Sydie, R.A., (2002) Contemporary Sociological Theory, California, Pine Forge

Press.

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3. Alexander, J. (1982) Positivism: Presuppositions and Current Controversies, Vol. I of TheoreticalLogic in Sociology, Barkeley and Los Angeles, University of California Press.

4. Bernstein, R.J. (ed.) (1985) Habermas and Modernity, Cambridge Polity Press.5. Blumer, H. (1969) Symbolic Interactionism, Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall.6. Craib, Ian (1984) Modern Social Theory, Brigton, Harvestor Press.7. Douglas, J. (ed.) (1971) Understanding Everyday Life, London, Routeledge & Kegan Paul.8. Garfinkel, H. (1984), Studies in Ethnomethodology, Cambridge, Polity Press.9. Giddens. A. (1987) Social Theory and Modern Sociology, Cambridge, Polity Press.10. Gill, Rajesh, 2005 “Controversies in Sociology: An Introspection”, Kerala Sociologist, Vol. XXXIII,

No. 2, December, pp. 49-61.11. Goffman, E. (1959) The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, New York, Doubleday.12. Gurwitsch, A. (1962) “The Commonsense World as Social Reality”, Social Research, 28-1, 71-93.13. Habermas, J. (1984) Theory of Communicative Action, Cambridge, Polity Press.14. Heritage, John C. (1987) “Ëthnomethodology” in A. Giddens and Turner (eds.), Social Theory

Today, Cambridge Policy Press, 347-382.15. Heritage, J. (1989) Garfinkel and Ethnomethodology, Cambridge, Polity Press.16. Joas, H. (1987) “Symbolic Interactionism” in A. Giddens and J. H. Turner (eds.) Social Theory

Today, Cambridge, Polity Press, 82-115.17. Natanson, M. (1970) “Phenomenology and Typification: A Study in the Philosophy of A. Schutz”,

Social Research 37 (1), 1-22.18. Parsons, Talcott, (1951) The Social System, Glencoe, III, The Free Press.19. Weber, Max (1947) The Theory of Social and Economic Organization, Glencoe, III, The Free

Press.20. Zaner, R. M. (1961) “Theory of Intersubjectivity: Alfred Schutz”, Social Research, 28-1, 1-17.

Additional Readings1. Collins, Randall (1997) Sociological Theory, Jaipur, Rawat.2. Elliott, Anthony and Bryan S. Turner (eds.) (2001) Profiles in Contemporary Social Theory, London,

Sage Pub.3. Turner, J. (1995) The Structure of Sociological Theory, Jaipur, Rawat.4. Zeitlin, I.M. (1998) Rethinking Sociology, A Critique of Contemporary Theory, Jaipur, Rawat

Publication.

SOC R 439: METHODS AND TECHNIQUES IN SOCIAL RESEARCH

ObjectiveStudents in this Semester are supposed to do field work as a part of this Course. Hence, the Coursefamiliarizes the students with basic elements of scientific method, apart from the process of field work, datacollection and finally report writing. This course trains the students as to how to draw influences andconclusions out of empirical research.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND THE CANDIDATES(i) The theory question paper will be of 80 marks and 20 marks will be for internal assessment.

Duration of the paper will be 3 hours.(ii) For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks

secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper inlieu of internal assessment.

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The paper setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

The syllabus has been divided into four units.There shall be 9 questions in all. The first question is compulsory and shall be short (answer typecontaining 10 short questions spread over the whole syllabus to be answered in about 30 to 35 wordseach, carrying 20 marks i.e. 2 marks each. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have twolong questions and the candidates shall be given internal choice of attempting one question from each Unit– 4 in all. Each question will carry 15 marks.)

Course Outline

Unit-IScientific Method:i) Definition and Aims: Explanation; Generalization; Prediction; Controlii) Basic Elements: Concepts, Constructs, Hypotheses, Fact, Theoryiii) Induction and Deduction

Unit-IIField Work:Meaning and UsesTechniques of Data Collection:Observation: Structured and Unstructured; Participant and Non-Participant;Interview Schedule: Structured and UnstructuredInterview: Types; Advantages and DisadvantagesQuestionnaire: Types, Advantages and DisadvantagesCase Study; Content Analysis;Data Analysis: Coding, Tabulation and Report Writing

Unit-IIIMeasurement and Scaling:Measurement: Meaning, Levels, Indices, Operationalization, ProblemsScaling Techniques - Thurstone, Likert, Guttman and Bogardus ScalesReliability and Validity of Scales.

Unit-IVResearch Design:Exploratory, Descriptive, Experimental, Quasi-experimental, Comparative, Longitudinal and Panel studiesProblems of Experimental Studies in Social Research.

Suggested Readings1. Bailey, K. D., (1997) Methods of Social Research, New York, The Free Press.2. Bernard, H. Russell (2000) Social Research Methods – Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches,

New Delhi, Sage Publications India Pvt. Ltd.3. Colin, R. (2000) Real World Research Oxford, Blackwell,4. Goode, W.J. and Hatt P.K. (1952), Methods in Social Research, New York: McGraw Hill, International

Students Edition.5. Kerlinger, Fred N. (1973), Foundations of Behavioural Research, New York, Holt, Rinehart & Winston,

INC.

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6. Moser and Kalton (1980) Survey Methods in Social Investigation. Heinemann Educational Books.7. Punch, K. F, (1998) Introduction of Social Research, Quantitative & Qualitative Approach, New

Delhi, Sage Robson,8. Seltiz, Claire, et.al. (1959) Research Methods in Social Relations, New York, Henry Holt & Co.9. Tashakkori, A. and Charles Teddlie, (2003) Handbook of Mixed Methods, New Delhi, Sage.10. Tim, May, (2001) Social Research: Issues, Methods and Process. Buckingham, Open University

Press.

Additional Readings1. Barly, Kenneth, D. (1978) Methods of Social Research, New York. The Free Press.2. Bryant, G.A. (1985) Positivism in Social Theory and Research, Macmillan.3. Giddens, Anthony, (1974), Positivism and Sociology, London: Hienmann.4. Hindess, Barry (1977) Philosophy and Methodology in Social Sciences, The Harvester Press.5. Madge, John, (1976) The Tools of Social Science, London, Longman.

SOC O 632: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA

ObjectiveThis paper examines the development process in India focusing mainly on the issues of (a) the India Stateand planned development; (b) the role of voluntary sector in India’s development; (c) the assessment of theproblems of, and measures taken to improve the conditions of the underprivileged groups such as the SCs,STs and BCs; and (d) to consider the phenomenon of globalization and its consequences for the Indiansociety.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND THE CANDIDATES(i) The theory question paper will be of 80 marks and 20 marks will be for internal assessment.

Duration of the paper will be 3 hours.(ii) For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks

secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper inlieu of internal assessment.The paper setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

The syllabus has been divided into four units.There shall be 9 questions in all. The first question is compulsory and shall be short answer type containing10 short questions spread over the whole syllabus to be answered in about 30 to 35 words each, carrying20 marks i.e. 2 marks each. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have two long questionsand the candidates shall be given internal choice of attempting one question from each Unit – 4 in all. Eachquestion will carry 15 marks.Additional Readings

1 Appadurai, A. (1997) Modernity at Large: the Cultural Dimensions of Globalization, New Delhi:OUP

2. Dereze, J. and Amartya Sen (1996) India: Economic Development and Social Opportunity, NewDelhi: OUP

3. Keily, R. and P. Marflet (eds.) (1998) Globalization and the Third World, London: Routledge.4. Peet, R. (1991) Global Capitalism: Theories of Societal Development, Routledge5. Waters, M., (1995) Globalization, New York: Routledge & Kegan Paul.

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SOC O 934: SOCIOLOGY OF CRIME

ObjectiveThis course is designed to acquaint the students with concepts and perspectives used to explain thecriminal behaviour. Students will be introduced to the eruption of different forms of crime and the significantadvances made towards its control and prevention and correctional measures.INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND THE CANDIDATES

(i) The theory question paper will be of 80 marks and 20 marks will be for internal assessment.Duration of the paper will be 3 hours.

(ii) For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the markssecured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper inlieu of internal assessment.The paper setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

The syllabus has been divided into four units.There shall be 9 questions in all. The first question is compulsory and shall be short answer type containing10 short questions spread over the whole syllabus to be answered in about 30 to 35 words each, carrying20 marks i.e. 2 marks each. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have two long questionsand the candidates shall be given internal choice of attempting one question from each Unit – 4 in all. Eachquestion will carry 15 marks.

Course Outline

Unit-IConcepts and Perspectives:Deviance, Juvenile delinquency and CrimeLegal, Behavioral and Sociological Definitions of CrimeClassical and Positive Schools of CriminologyBiological, Psychological and Sociological Approaches (Conflict, Structural-Functional and Symbolic-Interactionist)

Unit-IIMajor Forms of Crime:Violent Crime: Homicide and Aggravated AssaultProperty Offences: Economic and Property CrimesPublic Order Offenses: Crime against Moral and Political OrderCrimes involving Abuse of Power: White Collar and Corporate Crime

Unit-IIIPunishment in Relation to Crime:Theories of Punishment: Retributive, Deterrent and ReformativePenology in India and Indian Penal CodeTypes of Punishment: Capital punishment, transportation, imprisonment, forfeiture of property, fine, whipping

Unit-IVCorrectional Programmes:Significance and Forms of Correctional Programmes: Prison based, Community based.

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Prison based Correction: New Delhi Model of Correction.Community based Correction: Probation, Parole, After-care and Rehabilitation.

Suggested Readings1. Agarwal, Rajendra Saran & Sarvesh Kumar (eds.) (1986) Crimes & Punishment in New Perspective,

Delhi: Mittal Publication.2. Ahuja, Ram (2000) Criminology, Jaipur: Rawat Publication.3. Bhatnagar, R.R. (1990) Crimes in India: Problems and Policy, New Delhi: Ashish Publications.4. Crow, Iain (2001) Treatment and Rehabilitation of Offenders, London: Sage Publications.5. Lilly, J.Robert., Cullen, Francis .T and Ball, Richard A. (2007). Criminological Theory: Context and

Consequences, Sage Publications, Thousand Oaks.6. Prasad, R.S.(2004). Cyber Crime and Introduction, ICFAI Univ, Hyderabad.7. Sharma, Ram Nath (1993) Crime and Penology: Social Disorganization and Social Problems,

Delhi, Surjeet Publications.8. Singha, Radhika (1999) Despotism in Law: Crime and Justice in Early Colonial India, New Delhi,

O.U.P.9. Sutherland, Edwin H & Donald R. Cressey (1968) Principles of Criminology, Bombay, The Times

of India Press.10. Weisburd, Dand & Kip Schlegal (1990) White-Collar Crime Reconsidered, Boston: Northeastern

University Press.

Additional Readings1. Devasia, V.V. (1993) Criminology, Victimology and Corrections, Delhi: Ashish Publications.2. Doongaji, Damayanti (1986) Crime and Punishment in Ancient Hindu Society, Delhi, Ajanta

Publications.3. Dutta, N.K.(1989) Origin and Development of Criminal Justice in India, New Delhi: Deep and

Deep Publications.4. Gill, S.S. (1998) The Pathology of Corruption, New Delhi: Harper Collins Publishers.5. Gilsinan, James F. (1989) Criminology and Public Policy: An Introduction, Englewood Cliffs, Prentice

Hall.6. Mathur, Krishan Mohan (1996) Crime, Human Rights and National Security, New Delhi: Gyan

Publication House.7. Meier, Robert F. (1988) Crime and Society, Boston, Allyn & Bacon.8. Ministry of Home Affairs (1998) Crime in India, New Delhi, Government of India.

SEMESTER –IV

SOC R 440: PERSPECTIVES ON INDIAN SOCIETY

Objective

This paper aims to acquaint the students with some of the sociological perspectives which have beendeveloped to study the Indian Society. The course aims at giving a chronological view on studies of Indiansociety. Introducing the students to important Indian Sociologists and their monographs; It further hopes tohelp the students formulate a link between their theoretical background and examples from the field and tosensitize students about important Indian Social Institutions: Family, Village and Caste, etc.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTER AND THE CANDIDATES(i) The theory question paper will be of 80 marks and 20 marks will be for internal assessment.

Duration of the paper will be 3 hours.(ii) For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks

secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper inlieu of internal assessment.The paper setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

The syllabus has been divided into four units.There shall be 9 questions in all. The first question is compulsory and shall be short answer type containing10 short questions spread over the whole syllabus to be answered in about 30 to 35 words each, carrying20 marks i.e. 2 marks each. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have two long questionsand the candidates shall be given internal choice of attempting one question from each Unit – 4 in all. Eachquestion will carry 15 marks.

Course Outline

Unit-IIndological: G.S. Ghurye, P.N. Prabhu.Structuralist: Dumont, Louis & Pocock, David, Mckim Marriot.

Unit-IIStructural Functionalist: M.N. Srinivas, S.C. Dube, Yogendra Singh.

Unit-IIIConflict and Subaltern: B.R. Ambedkar, D.P. Mukherji, A.R. Desai.

Unit-IVCurrent Issues in Indian Sociology: Indianization/Indegenization, Contextualization

Suggested Readings1. Ahmad, Imtiaz (1972) ‘For a Sociology of India’, Contributions to Indian Sociology, 6:172-8.2. Ambedkar, B.R. (1948) The Untouchables: Who Were They and Why They Became Untouchables,

Delhi, Amrit Book Company.3. Atal, Yogesh (2003). Indian Sociology from Where to Where: Footnotes to the History of the

Discipline. Jaipur, Rawat Publications.4. Atal, Yogesh (1993). Understanding Indian Society: Festschrift in Honour of Professor S.C.Dube.

New Delhi, Har-Anand Publications.5. Bailey, F.G. (1959) ‘For a Sociology of India’, Contributions to Indian Sociology, 3, 88-101.6. Beteille, Andre (1974) ‘Sociology and Ethnosociology’, International Social Science Journal, 24(4)

703-4.7. Burghart, R (1983) ‘For a Sociology of India: An Intracultural Approach to the Study of Hindu Society’,

Contributions to Indian Sociology, 17 (2): 275-93.8. Das, Veena (ed.) (2004). Handbook of Indian Sociology. New Delhi, Oxford University Press.9. Desai, A.R. (1976) Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Bombay, Popular Prakashan.10. Dhanagare, D.N. (1993) Themes and Perspectives in Indian Sociology. Jaipur, Rawat Publications.11. Dube, S.C. (1959) Indian Villages, London, Routledge & Kegan Paul Ltd.12. Dumont, Louis and Pocock, D. (eds.) (1960). Contibutions to Indian Sociology. Paris, Monton.

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13. Dumont, L. & Pocock (1960) ‘For a Sociology of India: A Rejoinder To Dr. Bailey’, Contributions toIndian Sociology, 4:82-9.

14. Dumont, Louis (1970) Home-Hierarchicus: Caste System and its Implications, Delhi: VikasPublications.

15. Ghurye, G.S. (1957) Caste and Class in India, Bombay, Popular Book Depot.16. Gill, Rajesh.( 2007). Let Sociology be Sociology, in Sociological Bulletin, Vol. 56, No. 3, Sept.-Dec.

2007, pp. 430-34.17. Jodhka S.S. (1998) ‘From Book View’ to ‘Field View’: Social Anthropological Constructions of the

Indian Village’, Oxford Development Studies, Vol.26 No.3, 1998.18. Marriot, Mackim (1994) India Through Hindu Categories, Delhi: Sage Publication.19. Mukerjee, Ramakrishna (1979) Sociology of Indian Sociology, Bombay, Allied.20. Mukherji, D.P. (1958) Diversities, Delhi Peoples Publishing House.21. Mukherji, D.P. (1979). Sociology of Indian Culture. Jaipur, Rawat Publications.22. Omvedt, Gail (1994) Dalits and the Democratic Revolution. New Delhi, Sage Publications.23. Oommen, T.K. (1986) Indian Sociology: Reflections and Interpretations.Bombay, Popular Prakashan.24. Patel Sujata (1998), ‘The Nostalgia for the Village: M.N. Srinivas and the Making of Indian Social

Anthropology’, South Asia, Vol.XXI, No.1, pp-49-61.25. Prabhu, P.N. (1954) Hindu Social Organization, Bombay, Popular Book Depot.26. Pramanick, S.N. (1994) Sociology of G.S. Ghurye: Concerns, New Delhi, Vistaar Publication.27. Ram, Nandu (1999), Beyond Ambedkar, New Delhi, Har Anand Publishers.28. Singh, Yogendra (1973) Modernization of Indian Tradition, Jaipur, Rawat Publications.29. Singh, Yogendra (1986) Indian Sociology: Social Conditioning and Emerging Concerns, New Delhi,

Vistaar Publications.30. Singh, Yogendra (1984). Image of Man: Ideology and Theory in Indian Sociology. Delhi, Chanakya.31. Srinivas, M.N. (1952) Religion and Society Among the Coorgs of South India, London, Asia.32. Srinivas, M.N. (1970) ‘Sociology and Sociologists in India Today’, Sociological Bulletin 19(1): 1-

10.33. Unnithan, T.K.N., Deva, Indra and Singh, Yogendra (eds.) (1965). Towards a Sociology of Culture

in India: Essays in Honour of Professor D.P.Mukherji. New Delhi, Prentice Hall.

Additional Readings1. Madan, T.N. (1977) ‘The Dialectic of Tradition and Modernity in the Sociology of D.P. Mukerji’,

Sociological Bulletin, Vol.26 (2) 155-76.2. Marriot, Mckim (1955) Village India: Studies in the Little Community, Chicago, The University of

Chicago Press.3. Oommen, T.K. (2007) Knowledge and Society: Situating Sociology and Social Anthropology. New

Delhi, Oxford University Press.4. Srinivas, M.N. (1970) Social Change in Modern India, Barkeley, California University Press.5. Unnithan, T.K. N., Singh, Y. Singhi Narendra and Indra Deva (eds.) (1967) Sociology for India, New

Delhi, Prentice Hall6. Srinivas, M.N. (1976) The Remembered Village, Delhi, Oxford University Press.7. Srinivas, M.N. (1980) Social Structure, Delhi, Hindustan Publishing Corporation.

SOC O 644: ENVIRONMENTAL CRISIS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

ObjectiveThe course focuses on the discussion of the environment–society interface keeping the following objectivesin view (a) to familiarize the student with the crisis of environmental degradation both at the global andnational levels; (b) to focus on the environmental problems in India; (c) to highlight the role of environmental

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movements in ecological protection; and (d) to discuss some of the measures necessary for environmentalpreservation.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTERS AND FOR CANDIDATES(i) The theory question paper will be of 80 marks and 20 marks will be for internal assessment.Duration of the paper will be 3 hours.(ii) For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the markssecured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper in lieu ofinternal assessment.

The paper setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

The syllabus will be divided into four units.There will be 9 questions in all. The first question is compulsory and shall be short answer type containing10 short questions spread over the whole syllabus to be answered in about 30 to 35 words each, carrying20 marks i.e. 2 marks each. Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have two long questionsand the candidates shall be given internal choice of attempting one question from each Unit-4 in all. Eachquestion will carry 15 marks.

Course Outline

Unit-IDevelopment and Environmental Degradation:Meaning of Environment; Environment and Society;Development and Environmental Consequences – Global Warming, Pollution,Deforestation, Displacement of People and the Problem of Resettlement, LandDegradation and Wastelands, Danger to Bio Diversity, Perils of Mining and Quarrying,Ecological threat to Agro-systems;Impact of Development on Tribals;Ecological Degradation and Women.

Unit-IIEnvironment Situation in India:Environmental Problems in India – Extent, Causes and Solutions; Environmental Policyin India.

Unit-IIIEnvironmental Movements:Role of voluntary organizations and popular participation in environmental protectionand preservation; The Chipko Movement, Movements against Narmada Valley and TehriDam projects, Sukhomajri Experiment, Protest against Mining in Doon Valley;Eco-feminism; Public Interest Litigation (PIL) and Judicial Activism.

Unit-IVSustainable Development: Towards a Sound Environmental Policy;Environmental Education; Social Forestry and Afforestation Program; Biogas andRenewable Energy Program; Efficient Water Management Programs; Use of AppropriateTechnology.

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Suggested Readings1. Deoria, R.S. et al. (1990) Man, Development and Environment. N. Delhi: Ashish Pub.2. Katyal, J and M. Satake (1989) Environmental Pollution. New Delhi: Anmol Pub.3. Khoshoo, T.N. (1986) Environmental Priorities in India and Sustainable Development. New Delhi:

Indian Science Congress Association.4. Mahesh, K and B. Bhattacharya (eds.), (1999) Judging the Judges. N. Delhi: Gyan Pub.5. Raza, Mehdi (ed.), (1992) Development and Ecology. Jaipur: Rawat.6. Rasure, K.A. (2007) , Environment and Sustainable Development , New Delhi, Serial Publications,

VOL. I,II,III.7. Spaargaren G. et al (2000) (ed.), Environment and Global Modernity, New Delhi, Sage Publications

India Pvt. Ltd.8. Singh,R.B. (2002) (ed.) Human Dimensions of Sustainable Development, New Delhi, Rawat

Publications.9. Sharma, S.L. (1993) “Managing Environmental Crisis – Regulatory vis-à-vis Participatory Approach”

in J.L. Rastogi and Bidhi Chand (eds.) Management and Business Education. Jaipur: Rawat Pub.10. Shiva, Vandana, (1988) Staying Alive – Women, Ecology and Survival in India. New Delhi: Kali for

Women.11. Singh, Gian (1991) Environmental Deterioration in India – Causes and Control. New Delhi: Agricole.12. Tewari, K.M. (1989) Social Forestry in India. Dehradun: Natraj Pub.13. Wilson, D. (ed.) (1984) The Environmental Crisis, London: Hinemann.

Additional Readings1. Bandhu, Desh (ed.), (1981) Environmental Management, Dehradun, Natraj Pub.2. Bandhu, Desh and N.L. Ramanathan (eds.) (1982) Education For Environmental Planning and

Conservation, Dehradun, Natraj Pub.3. Bharadwaj, H.R. (1997) Lawyers and Judges, New Delhi, Konark Pub.4. Chaudhary, Jayasri R.( 2001). An Introduction to Development and Regional Planning, New Delhi,

Orient Longman.5. Ehrlich, P. R. et al., (1973) Human Ecology- Problems and Solutions, San Francisco, W.H. Freeman

and Co.6. Kothari, Ashish et al. (eds.), (1998) Communities and Conservation, New Delhi, Sage.7. Pawar, S.N. and R.B. Patil (eds.) (1998) Sociology of Environment, Jaipur, Rawat8. Sheth, Pravin (1997) Environmentalism – Politics, Ecology and Development, Jaipur, Rawat

Publications.

SOC O 942: SOCIAL PROBLEMS

ObjectiveOver the years, India’s social problems have become difficult, intricate and hydraheaded, pervading theentire social, economic, cultural and demographic structure. Keeping this in view, this paper aims atintroducing the students to the concept and various perspectives on social problems. It also aims at providingdetailed knowledge about specific social problems ranging from socio-cultural problems to socio demographicproblems.INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTERS AND FOR CANDIDATES

(i) The theory question paper will be of 80 marks and 20 marks will be for internal assessment.Duration of the paper will be 3 hours.

(ii) For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the markssecured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper inlieu of internal assessment.The paper setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

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The syllabus will be divided into four units.There will be 9 questions in all. The first question is compulsory and shall be short answer type containing10 short questions spread over the whole syllabus to be answered in about 30 to 35 words each, carrying20 marks i.e. 2 marks each . Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have two long questionsand the candidates shall be given internal choice of attempting one question from each Unit-4 in all. Eachquestion will carry 15 marks.

Course Outline

Unit-IConcept and Sociological Perspectives:- Definition- How and When an Issue becomes a Social Problem- Subjective Definition and Objective Condition- Stages in its Development- Assumptions of Social Problems.Perspectives on Social Problems:- Functional Perspective- Conflict Perspective- Symbolic Interactionist Perspective

Unit-IISocio-Cultural Problems:- Corruption- Sex-Deviation- Dowry

Unit-IIISocio-Economic and Structural Problems- Poverty- Unemployment- Drug-addiction

Unit-IVSocio-Demographic Problems:- Child Labour- Problems of the Elderly- Physically Challenged

Suggested Readings1. Aziz, Abdul (1994) Poverty, Alleviation in India: Policies and Programes, New Delhi: Ashish

Publication.2. Bajpai, P.K. (1992) Youth, Education and Unemployment, New Delhi: Ashish Pub.House.3. Ghosh S.K. (1996) The World of Prostitutes, A.P.H. Publication Corporation.4. Julian Joseph (1989) Social Problems (6th edition) New Jersey: Prentice Hall.5. Kapoor.T. (1985) Drug Epidemic among Indian Youth, New Delhi: Mittal Pub.6. Mani, D. Ram, (1988) The Physically-Handicapped in India, New Delhi: Shilpa Publications.

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7. Modi, Ishwar and Modi, Shalini (1997) Drugs: Addiction and Prevention, Jaipur: Rawat Publication.8. Murickan J. (ed.) (1989) Poverty in India: Challenges & Responses, Bangalore: Xavier Board

Publication.9. Sharma, Vijay (1994) Protection to Women in Matrimonial Home, New Delhi: Deep and Deep

Publication.10. Singh, Amarnath (1990) Child Labour in India, New Delhi: Shipra Publication.11. Singhvi L.M (1977) Unemployment Problems in India, New Delhi: National Publishing House.12. Srivastava C.P. (2001) Corruption: India’s Enemy within, Delhi: MacMillan.13. Teja M. K. (1993) Dowry: A Study in Attitudes and Practices, New Delhi: Inter India Publication.

Additional Readings1. Sharma, R.K. (1998), Social Problems and Welfare, Atlantic Publishers: New Delhi.2. Ahuja, Ram (2003), Social Problems in India, Rawat Publications: Jaipur.3. Wilson, Gial (2000), Understanding Old Age: Critical and Global Perspective: New Delhi: Sage

Publications.4. Shah, Ghansham (1990) Social Movements in India: a Review of Literature, Delhi: Sage.5. Shah, Ghansham (2002), Dalit Identity and Politics, New Delhi: Sage.6. Singh, K.S. (1988) The Scheduled Castes, Delhi: Anthropological Survey of India.7. Singh K.S. (1995) The Scheduled Tribes, Delhi: Oxford University Press.8. Zelliot, Eleanor (1995) From Untouchable to Dalit: Essays on the Ambedkar Movement, New Delhi:

Manohar.

SOC O 946: MEDIA AND CULTURE

ObjectiveThis course has been designed to provide a sociological perspective on the role of popular culture andmass media in modern society. It focuses on the phenomena of communication, mass media, popularculture, especially in the Indian context, and their relationship with the globalization process since all thesetogether play a major role in shaping the society.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PAPER-SETTERS AND FOR CANDIDATES(i) The theory question paper will be of 80 marks and 20 marks will be for internal assessment.

Duration of the paper will be 3 hours.(ii) For private candidates, who have not been assessed earlier for internal assessment, the marks

secured by them in theory paper will proportionately be increased to maximum marks of the paper inlieu of internal assessment.

The paper setter must put note (ii) in the question paper.

The syllabus will be divided into four units.There will be 9 questions in all. The first question is compulsory and shall be short answer type containing10 short questions spread over the whole syllabus to be answered in about 30 to 35 words each, carrying20 marks i.e. 2 marks each . Rest of the paper shall contain 4 units. Each unit shall have two long questionsand the candidates shall be given internal choice of attempting one question from each Unit-4 in all. Eachquestion will carry 15 marks.

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Course Outline

Unit-ICommunication: Definition, Process, Functions and TypesApproaches to CommunicationFactors influencing CommunicationMass Media – Print, Electronic and Photographic.

Unit-IICulture: Popular Culture, Mass Culture, Folk Culture, Elite Culture; Mass Media andCulture; Theoretical Perspectives on Popular Culture and the Media.

Unit-III

Globalization, Mass Media and Culture – Diffusion of global culture through the mass media and its impacton society – social values, youth, family, consumerism, food, clothes, entertainment; Dissemination ofawareness by media on social issues – violence, stereotypes, gender issues.

Unit-IVMedia and the Indian society – Satellite television and its impact; Commercialization of culture; Media andsocial policy.

Suggested Readings1. Axford, B. and R. Huggins (2001) New Media and Politics, London, Sage.2. Curren, J. and M. Gurevitch (1991) (eds.), Mass Media and Society, London, Edward Arnold.3. Dwyer, R. and C. Pinney (2001) (eds.), Pleasure and the Nation: The History, Politics and

Consumption of Public Culture in India, New Delhi, Oxford University Press.4. French, D. and Michael Richard (2000) (eds.), Television in Contemporary Asia, London, Sage.5. Garnham, Nicholas, (2000) Emancipation: the Media and Modernity, New Delhi, Oxford University

Press.6. Gunaratne, S. (2000) (ed.), Handbook of the Media in Asia, London, Sage.7. Mitra, A. (1993) Television and Popular Culture in India, New Delhi, Sage.8. Page, D and W. Crawley (2001) Satellites over South Asia, London, Sage.9. Preston, P. (2001) Reshaping Communications, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.10. Real, M.R. (1996) Exploring Media Culture: A Guide, New Delhi, Sage.11. Singhal, A. and E.M. Rogers (2000) India’s Communication Revolution, New Delhi, Sage.

Additional Readings1. Chakravarty, Sunita S. (2000) National Identity in Indian Popular Cinema 1947- 87, New Delhi,

Oxford University Press.2. Croteau, David and W. Hoynes (1997) Media/Society: Industries, Images and Audiences, London,

Pine Forge Press.3. Johnson, K. (2000) Television and Social Change in Rural India, London, Sage.4. Mankekar, P. (2000) Screening Culture, Viewing Politics: Television, Womanhood and Nation in

Modern India, New Delhi, Oxford University Press.5. Gupta, Nilanjana (1998) Switching Channels: Ideologies of Television in India, New Delhi, Oxford

University Press.6. Melkote, S.R. and H.L. Steeves (2001) Communication for Development in the Third World: Theory

and Practice for Empowerment, London, Sage.

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Instructions for Students

1. For each semester, students will be provided study material for four papers only.

2. The study material will be available in English only.

3. In case students opt for any other paper than offered in the USOL. Student has to prepare assignmentfor that very paper opted by him/her

4. This booklet provides you with instruction Guidelines, Syllabus and Assignments of both the semesters.

5. Students are expected to submit their assignments on respective dates i.e. for 3rd Semester on 15th

November, 2013 and 4th Semester on 31st March, 2014.

6. Assignments are compulsory.

CoordinatorSociology

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PAPERS OFFERED IN USOL

M.A. SOCIOLOGY

SEMESTER IHistory of Social Thought SOC R-411Sociology of Family and Gender SOC R-412Sociology of Development SOC R-413Social Stratification: Concepts & Theories SOC R-414

SEMESTER IIPositivistic Sociological Theories SOC R-425Methodology Social Research SOC R-426Social Dimension of Development SOC O-621Sociology of Urban Settelment SOC O-7212nd Semester (SOC R-425, SOC R-426 are compulsory. USOL will provide notes for 0621 and0721 in addition to compulsory papers).

SEMESTER IIIInterpretive Sociological Theories SOC R-438Methods and Techniques in Social Research SOC R-439Social Developments in India SOC O-632Sociology of Crime SOC O-9343rd Semester (SOC R-438, SOC R-439 are compulsory. USOL will provide notes for 0632 and 0934in addition to compulsory papers).

SEMESTER IVPerspectives on Indian Society SOC R-440Environment Crisis and Sustainable Development SOC O-644Social Problems SOC O-942Media and Culture SOC O-9464th Semester (SOC R-440 is compulsory. USOL will provide notes for 0644, 0942 and 0946 inaddition to compulsory papers).

Note :- 1. Study material will be offered only for the above papers that are offered in USOL.2. R-Stands for Compulsory paper and O stands for optional paper.3. Each paper will be of 80 marks and 20 marks are of assignments which is compulsory and

student has to submit in the department.

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M.A. Sociology – 3rd Semester, Paper –SOC R 438: Interpretive Sociological Theory

Enrolment No.: __________________________ Name: ________________________

Address: _______________________________ Contact: _______________________

Instructions: Tear off this page and paste on the front page of your assignment.

Time Allocated: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

Note: Attempt 5 questions in all selecting at least one question from each unit. Question 1 is compulsory.

Q. 1 Note: Attempt each in 30-35 words. Max. Marks Marks allocatedi. ‘I’ & ‘Me’ 2ii. Back Stage 2iii. Interpretive Sociology 2iv. Social Action by Parsons 2v. Bureaucracy 2vi. Phenomenonology 2vii. Indexicality 2viii Ethnomethodology 2ix. Common Stock of Knowledge 2x. Zweckrational Action 2

Sub-Total 20Unit 1Q. 2 Discuss Parsons ‘Action Frame of Reference’. 15Q. 3 Critically examine Max Weber’s concept of Rationality. 15Unit 2Q. 4 Explain Blumer’s notion on Symbolic Interactionism. 15Q. 5 Discuss contribution of Alfred Schutz on Phenomenology and 15

Social Relations.Unit 3Q. 6 How Goffman explains, “We are all players on the social stage”. 15Q. 7 Discuss contribution of Garfinkel on ‘Conversational Analysis’. 15Unit 4Q. 8 Discuss Habermas’ theory of Communication Action. 15Q. 9 Critically examine Marcuse’s concept of ‘One Dimensional Man’. 15

Total 80

Evaluator Name : _______________________________ Signature : _____________________________

Date : ___________________

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M.A. Sociology – 3rd Semester, Paper – R439, Methods and Techniques in Social Research

Enrolment No. : __________________________ Name : ________________________

Address : _______________________________ Contact : ______________________

Instructions : Tear off this page and paste on the front page of your assignment.

Time Allocated: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

Note: Attempt 5 questions in all selecting at least one question from each unit. Question 1 is compulsory.

Q. 1 Note: Attempt each in 30-35 words. Max. Marks Marks allocatedi. Scientific Method 2ii. Fact 2iii. Research design 2iv. Merits of non-participant observation 2v. Hypothesis 2vi. Structured Interview 2vii. Theory 2viii Observation 2ix. Ordinal level of data 2x. Case Study method 2

Sub-Total 20Unit 1Q. 2 Why must a social researcher use Scientific Method? 15

What are its aims?Q. 3 Write a note on hypothesis bringing out its significance. 15Unit 2Q. 4 What is Observation? Discuss its various types focusing on 15

their merits and demerits.Q. 5 Discuss Questionnaire as a method of data collection. 15Unit 3Q. 6 What is a scale? Explain Thurstone and Likert scale. 15Q. 7 What is Measurement? Discuss its various levels. 15Unit 4Q. 8 Explain Exploratory and Descriptive research design. 15Q. 9 Discuss the uses and limitations of Longitudinal studies. 15

Total 80

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M.A. Sociology 3rd Semester, Paper – SOC O 632: Social Development in India

Enrolment No.: __________________________ Name: ________________________

Address: _______________________________ Contact: _______________________

Instructions: Tear off this page and paste on the front page of your assignment.

Time Allocated: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

Note: Attempt 5 questions in all selecting at least one question from each unit. Question 1 is compulsory.

Q. 1 Note: Attempt each in 30-35 words. Max. Marks Marks allocatedi. Social Development 2ii. Scheduled Caste 2iii. Globalization and Women 2iv. Voluntary Sector 2v. Creamy Layer 2vi. NGO’s 2vii. Cultural Imperialism 2viii OBC 2ix. Mandal Commission 2x. Reservation 2

Sub-Total 20Unit 1Q. 2 Critically discuss the development model that Indian State has 15

adopted in the post-independence era.Q. 3 Evaluate the Five Year Plans in relation to social development 15

in India.Unit 2Q. 4 What is the contribution of the Voluntary sector in a country’s 15

social development?Q. 5 Discuss some case studies as successful experiment in the 15

voluntary sector.Unit 3Q. 6 Write a note on Reservation. 15Q. 7 Discuss development schemes for SCs in India by Government 15

of India.Unit 4Q. 8 Do you think Indian Agriculture has badly affected by Globalization? 15Q. 9 Write a detailed note on Cultural Imperialism. 15

Total 80

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Date: ____________________

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M.A. Sociology – 3rd Semester, Paper – SOC O 934, Sociology of Crime

Enrolment No.: __________________________ Name: ________________________

Address: _______________________________ Contact: _______________________

Instructions: Tear off this page and paste on the front page of your assignment.

Time Allocated: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

Note: Attempt 5 questions in all selecting at least one question from each unit. Question 1 is compulsory.

Q. 1 Note: Attempt each in 30-35 words. Max. Marks Marksallocated

i. Difference between Deviance and Crime 2ii. Assault 2iii. Father of Criminology 2iv. Juvenile Delinquency 2v. Embezzlement 2vi. Homicide 2vii. Parole 2viii Differential Association 2ix. White Collar Crime 2x. Phishing 2

Sub-Total 20Unit 1Q. 2 Discuss various sociological approaches of criminology. 15Q. 3 What do you mean by Juvenile Delinquency? What are its main 15

causes and factors?Unit 2Q. 4 Discuss causes and implications of white collar crime. 15Q. 5 Write a note on organized crime. 15Unit 3Q. 6 Discuss theories of Punishment. 15Q. 7 What are the different types of punishment? Discuss Capital 15

Punishment.Unit 4Q. 8 What are the different types of Correctional Programmes in India? 15Q. 9 Discuss Probation and Parole in detail. 15

Total 80

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Date: ___________________

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M.A. Sociology – 4th Semester, Paper – R440,Perspectives on Indian Society

Enrolment No. : __________________________ Name : ________________________

Address : _______________________________ Contact : ______________________

Instructions : Tear off this page and paste on the front page of your assignment.

Time Allocated: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

Note: Attempt 5 questions in all selecting at least one question from each unit. Question 1 is compulsory.

Q. 1 Note: Attempt each in 30-35 words. Max. MarksMarks allocated

i. Indological Perspective 2ii. Little Tradition 2iii. Contextualization 2iv. Parochialization 2v. Features of Indian society by G.S. Ghurye 2vi. Indigenization 2vii. Structural-Functional Perspective 2viii Sanskritization 2ix. Subaltern Perspective 2x. Autonomous ideology of Ambedker 2

Sub-Total 20Unit 1Q. 2 Critically discuss Indological perspective to Indian Sociology? 15Q. 3 How does Dumont understand Indian society through the concept of 15

Homo-Hierarchicus?Unit 2Q. 4 Bring out the structural functional understanding of Indian society by 15

M.N.Srinivas.Q. 5 How does Yogender Singh examine Indian society in terms of the 15

process of modernization?Unit 3Q. 6 How has A.R.Desai analysed Indian society through conflict perspective? 15Q. 7 Elaborate upon the conceptualization of Indian society in terms of 15

Ambedkar?Unit 4Q. 8 Write an essay on the current issues in Indian Sociology. 15Q. 9 Bring out the significance of concept of Indigenization in the understanding 15

of Indian society.Total 80

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M.A. Sociology – 4th Semester, Paper O-644,Environmental Crisis & SustainableDevelopment

Enrolment No. : __________________________ Name : ________________________

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Time Allocated: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

Note: Attempt 5 questions in all selecting at least one question from each unit. Question 1 is compulsory.

Q. 1 Note: Attempt each in 30-35 words. Max. MarksMarks allocated

i. Environment 2ii. Environmental degradation 2iii. Water pollution 2iv. Wastelands 2v. Two environmental laws in India 2vi. Voluntary organization 2vii. Public Interest Litigation 2viii Renewable energy 2ix. Eco-feminism 2x. Appropriate technology 2

Sub-Total 20Unit 1Q. 2 Discuss global warming as an environmental problem in the contemporary 15

society.Q. 3 Highlight the impact of ecological degradation on women. 15Unit 2Q. 4 Give an account of the various environmental problems in India. 15Q. 5 Critically examine the environmental policy of India. 15Unit 3Q. 6 Discuss the movement against the Narmada Valley Dam Project in India. 15Q. 7 Highlight the role of community participation in environmental protection 15

with special reference to the Sukhomajri Experiment.Unit 4Q. 8 Define sustainable development. Highlight the various components of 15

sustainable development.Q. 9 Examine the social forestry and Afforestation Programme in India. 15

Total 80

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Date : ___________________

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M.A. Sociology – 4th Semester, Paper –SOC O 942: Social Problems

Enrolment No.: __________________________ Name: ________________________

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Instructions: Tear off this page and paste on the front page of your assignment.

Time Allocated: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80

Note: Attempt 5 questions in all selecting at least one question from each unit. Question 1 is compulsory.

Q. 1 Note: Attempt each in 30-35 words. Max. MarksMarks allocated

i. Poverty 2ii. Corruption 2iii. How and When an Issue becomes a Social Problem 2iv. Sex deviation 2v. Drug -addiction 2vi. Child labour 2vii. Feminization of Poverty 2viii Pedophile 2ix. Problems of Aged 2x. Prostitution 2

Sub-Total 20Unit 1Q. 2 Do you think social problems are created by society and can it be solved? 15

Critically discuss.Q. 3 Examine the concept of Social problem from sociological perspective. 15Unit 2Q. 4 Discuss “Dowry System” in India and also discuss legal measures in this . 15

contextQ. 5 What are the causes, forms and consequences of corruption? 15Unit 3Q. 6 Define un-employment. Discuss its types and how it becomes a social 15

problem.Q. 7 How drug addiction leads to social disorganization? 15Unit 4Q. 8 Critically discuss India’s Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Act, 1986. 15Q. 9 Why problems of “Elderly” considered as a Social Problem? Discuss the 15

myths and facts about “Elderly”.Total 80

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Date : _____________________

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M.A. Sociology – 4th Semester, Paper – O946, Media and Culture

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Time Allocated: 3 hours Maximum Marks: 80Note: Attempt 5 questions in all selecting at least one question from each unit. Question 1 is compulsory.

Q. 1 Note: Attempt each in 30-35 words. Max. MarksMarks allocated

i. Levels of Communication 2ii. Elite Culture 2iii. Cultural Industry 2iv. Women and media 2v. Youth and Media 2vi. Popular Culture 2vii. Commercialization of Culture 2viii Various forms Of media 2ix. Examples of Print form of media 2x. Stereotypes 2

Sub-Total 20Unit 1Q. 2 Define communication and discuss its types and functions. 15Q. 3 Discuss the various approaches to mass media.. 15Unit 2Q. 4 Outline the main features of Mass culture. 15Q. 5 Discuss the theoretical perspectives on Popular and media. 15Unit 3Q. 6 How global culture is diffused through the mass media? 15Q. 7 What is the relationship between Media and Violence? 15Unit 4Q. 8 Discuss the Advantages and disadvantages of Satellite Television. 15Q. 9 Discuss Media Policy in details with special reference to India 15

Total 80

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