Political Sociology (Elective i)

Paper Code: 
SOC 223(a)
Credits: 
4
Contact Hours: 
60.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

 Course Objectives:

The  objectives of this course are:

  1. To generate in the minds of students an awareness of their status and role as citizens of the state .
  2. To make the students aware of the prerequisites of sound democratic political system and its vulnerability.

 

Course Outcomes(COs)

 

COURSE

 

Learning outcomes

Learning and teaching strategies

Assessment strategies

 

Paper code

 

 

 

Paper title

 

SOC 223(a)

Political Sociology

 

CO34:.Understand the interrelationship between political system and society

CO35:Analyze the role of pressure groups and interest groups in social change

CO36:Critically evaluate the role of caste and religion in politics

CO37:Examine the role of mass media in opinion formation

Approach in teaching:

Lecture and Classroom discussions (Tool-Power Point Presentations), Interactive session.Classroom discussion, Learning activities for the students :

Exposure to socio-political situation through case studies.

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

 

12.00
  • 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: 

Core 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

 

 

Supplementary Readings

  • 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.

Journals

  • Contemporary Sociology, Sage Publications
  • Economic and Political Weekly
Academic Session: 
2020-21
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