Indian Social Thinkers

Paper Code: 
SOC 601
Credits: 
3
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Objectives:

The objectives of this course are-

  1. To introduce  the students to the substantive, theoretical and methodological issues which have shaped the Indian sociological thinking in the latter half of the 20th century, and which continue to concern the practitioners of sociology today.
  2. To analyze the various sociological concepts and theories developed by the Indian Sociological thinkers.
  3. To examine the theoretical relevance and analytical utility of the premises, methodology and conclusion of these diverse perspective in understanding society and change.

 

Course Outcomes (COs):

Course

Learning outcome (at course level)

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

Paper Code

Paper Title

SOC601

Indian Social Thinkers

On completion of this course, the students will be able to;

CO71:Identify and explain the contribution of Indian thinkers.

CO72:Describe the sociological concept of Indian thinkers.

CO73:Examine theoretical relevance and utility of methodology and diverse perspectives of Indian thinkers.

CO74:Demonstrate  sociological understanding of Indian society and institutions

CO75:Appraise values and socio-cultural systems in the light Indian sociological perspectives.

Approach in teaching:

Interactive Lectures, Power Point Presentations, Discussion, Tutorials, Reading assignments

 

Learning activities for the students:

Self- learning assignments, Effective questions, Simulation, Seminar presentation, Giving tasks

Class test, Semester end examinations, Quiz, Solving problems in tutorials, Assignments, Presentation, Individual and group projects

 

9.00
  • Radha Kamal Mukerjee: Theory of Social Values; Theory of Social Science
9.00
  • D.P. Mukherjee: Dialectics of Traditions; Development of Art and Literature

 

9.00
  • M.N. Srinivas: Concept of Dominant Caste; Concept of Sanskritization and Westernization.

 

9.00
  • G.S. Ghurye: Concept of Caste
  • A. R. Desai: Concept of Nationalism
9.00

Yogendra Singh: Tradition and Modernization

Essential Readings: 

Books Recommended

Core Readings

  • Madan,T.N. 2018. Sociological Traditions-Methods and Perspectives in the Sociology of India.RawatPublications:New Delhi
  • Srinivas, M.N., 1998, Social Change: In Modern India, Orient Longman.
  • Ghurye, G.S., Caste and Class in India, Bombay, 1957, IndinaSadus, Bombay, 1958.
  • Desai, A.R. 1982, The Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Popular Prakashan, Bombay.
References: 

Supplementary Readings

  • Singh, Yogendra. 1986. Indian Sociology: Social Conditioning and Emerging trends. New Delhi: Vistaar. 
  • Srinivas, M.N., 1991, Indian: Social Structure, Hindustan Publishing Corporation, Delhi.
  • Singh, Yogendra, 1973: Modernization of Indian Tradition (Delhi :ThoSOCn Press)
  • Modi,Ishwar,2014.Pioneers of Sociology.SagePublications:New Delhi
  • Avasthi, Abha, 1997, Social and Cultural Diversities, Rawat Publications.

 

Journal

  • Sociological Bulletin, Indian Sociological Society

Contributions to Sociology, Sage Publications

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Academic Session: 
2021-22
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