Political Sociology

Paper Code: 
SOC223(a)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

Course Outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment Strategies

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

 

12.00
Unit I: 
Unit I
  • 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
Unit II: 
Unit II
  • Political culture: meaning and significance
  • Political socialization: meaning, significance and agencies

 

12.00
Unit III: 
Unit III
  • Pressure Groups and Interest Groups: Nature, bases and political significance
  • Significance of Bureaucracy in political development with special reference to India

 

12.00
Unit IV: 
Unit IV
  • Political Parties: Characteristics and social composition
  • Political Process in India: Role of caste, Religion, Regionalism and Language in Indian Politics

 

 

 

 

Unit V: 
Unit V
  • 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

 

 

 

 

Academic Session: 
2023-24
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