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Political Sociology
Paper Code:
SOC223(a)
Credits:
4
Contact Hours:
60.00
Max. Marks:
100.00
Objective:
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Course Outcomes |
Learning and teaching strategies |
Assessment Strategies |
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On completion of this course, the students will be able to; CO38:.Understand theinterrelationship between political system and society CO39:Analyze the role of pressure groups and interest groups in social change CO40:Critically evaluate the role of caste and religion in politics CO41:Examine the role of mass media in opinion formation CO42: Analyze the political culture of society |
Lecture and Classroom discussions (Tool-Power Point Presentations), Interactive session.Classroom discussion
Exposure to socio-political situation through case studies. |
Continuous Assessment test on the topic/quiz, student presentations and assignments |
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- Political Sociology: Definitions and subject matter; distinctive approach of Political Sociology, relationship between political system and society
- The State: Meaning, features, elements and types
12.00
- Political culture: meaning and significance
- Political socialization: meaning, significance and agencies
12.00
- Pressure Groups and Interest Groups: Nature, bases and political significance
- Significance of Bureaucracy in political development with special reference to India
12.00
- Political Parties: Characteristics and social composition
- Political Process in India: Role of caste, Religion, Regionalism and Language in Indian Politics
12.00
- Public Opinion: Role of mass media, problems of communication in illiterate societies; its reference on parties and polity
- Politicization of social life
Essential Readings:
- Dowse, R.E. & Hughes, 1971: Political Sociology, New York: Basic Books
- Horowitz, Irving L., 1972: Foundation of Political Sociology, New York: Harper and Collins
- Runciman, W.G., 1965: Social Sciences and Political Theory, London: Cambridge University Press
- Eisenstadt, S.N. (ED.), 1971: Political Sociology, New York: Basic Books
References:
- Kothari, R., 1979: Politics in India, New Delhi: Orient Longman Ltd.
- Key, V.O., 1964: Politics, Parties and Pressure Groups, New York: Crowell
- Biswas, Dilip Kumar, 1989: Political Sociology, Calcutta: Firma KLM Private
- Marris, Jones, W.H., 1982: Government and Politics in India, Cambridge
- Jangam, R.T., 1980: Text Book Political Sociology, New Delhi: Oxford and IBH Publishing Co.
e-RESOURCES:
JOURNALS:
- Contemporary Sociology, Sage Publications
- Economic and Political Weekly
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