Gloabalization and Society (Theory)

Paper Code: 
25SOC424(A)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

This course will enable the students to delineate the issues relating to globalization and examine the socio-economic and cultural impact of globalization on contemporary society.

 

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Course Outcomes: 

Course

Learning outcome

(at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Course Code

Course

Title

25SOC 424(A)

Globalization and Society

(Theory)

CO116:Analyze the nature and implications   of globalisation

CO117: Evaluate the role of various agencies involved in the process of globalisation

CO118: Assess the impact of global forces on commu ities and formulate strategies to mitigate the negative consequences

CO119: Analyze the Indian experience of globalisation  and reflecting on diaspora

CO120: Analyze the nature and direction of change in Indian Middle Class.

CO121: Contribute effectively in course specific interaction

Approach in teaching:

Lecture and Classroom discussions (Tool-Power Point Presentations)

Learning activities for the students:

Discussion on  current events related to globalisation through presentations

Continuous test on the topic/quiz, student presentations and assignments.

 

Unit I: 
Introduction to Globalization
  • Meaning and distinctive features of Globalization
  • Forms of Globalization: Social, Economic, Political and Cultural
  • Benefits and Disadvantages of Globalization

 

12.00
Unit II: 
Agencies of Globalization
  • Nation-state, Media, Non-governmental Organizations, International agencies (IMF & World Bank)

 

 

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Cultural Impact
  • Diffusion and Projection of American value system and cultural patterns through media
  • Cultural homogenization, hegemony and dominance
  • Globalization and resurgence of ethnic consciousness (Religious movements and religious fundamentalism)

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Indian Experience of Globalization and Indian Diaspora
  • Globalization and the Indian experience: Socio-cultural consequences of Globalization
  • The Indian Diaspora: Meaning, Emerging trends in Indian Diaspora, Contribution of the Diaspora to the Homeland

 

 

12.00
Unit V: 
Indian Middle Class
  • Tradition, Modernity and the New Indian Middle Class: Middle Class Consumerism and Dynamics of Aspiration, Changes in Social Institution, Difference between Old and New Middle Class

 

Essential Readings: 
  • Giddens A., 2013. (7th Edition). Sociology, New Delhi: Wiley India Pvt. Ltd.
  • Andrew J. 2016. Globalization: Key Thinkers, Jaipur: Rawat Publications
  • Schuerkens U., 2017. Social Changes in a Global World. London: Sage Publications
  • N.Jayaram: 2012, Diversities in Indian Diaspora: Nature, Implications, Responses, New Delhi; Oxford University Press

 

References: 

SUGGESTED READINGS:

  • Singh, Yogendra, 2000.  Culture Change in India: Identity and Globalization, Jaipur: Rawat Publications
  • Appudarai, Arjun, 1997: Modernity at Large: Cultural Dimensions Of Globalization, New: OUP
  • Drezem, Jean and Amartya Sen, 1996: Indian Economic Development and Social Opportunity, Delhi: OUP
  • Hoogvelt, Ankie, 1995: Encountering Development: The Making and Unmaking of the Third World, Princeton: Princeton University Press
  • Kiely, Ray & Phil Marfleet (eds.), 1988: Globalization and the Third World, London: Routledge
  • Waters, Malcolm, 1996: Globalization, London: Sage
  • Hoogvelt, Ankie, 1998: The Sociology of Development, London: Macmillan
  • Lamb Sarah, 2014; Ageing and the Indian Diaspora, New Delhi: Orient Blackswan
  • N. Jayaram, Atal Yogesh, 2004: Indian Diaspora: Dynamics of Migration, New Delhi: Sage Publications
  • Paramjit.S.Judge, Sharma S.L, Sharma Satish, Bal Gurpreet:2010, Development, Gender and Diaspora: Context of Globalization, Jaipur: Rawat Publications

 

e-RESOURCES:

 

JOURNALS:

  • Globalization and Culture, Sage Publications
  • Contemporary Sociology, Sage Publication

 

 

 

Academic Session: 
2025-26
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