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M.Phil. (Sociology)


Duration:

2 Years

Eligibility:

Graduation

Course Duration: One Year (Annual System)

Course Eligibility : Post Graduation in any Stream with at least 50 % marks or Equivqlent CGPA

Admission Criteria: Merit in qualifying examination, subject to eligibility criteria.

Entrance/Eligibility Test: As per University Rules

Programme Mode: Regular

Course Syllabus

Code

Title

SO 700

Dissertation

SO 701

Workshop in Research Methods

Optional

 

SO 702

Education and Modernization

SO 703

Sociology of the Underprivileged

SO 704

Demographic and Health Transition in India

SO 705

Political Sociology of the Peasantry

SO 706              

Development Studies & Globalization (With special reference to the Asian Development experience)

SO 707

Communication and Development

SO 708

Philosophical Foundations of Social Theory

SO 709

Industrialization and Labor

SO 710

Law and Society in India

SO 711

Patterns of Urbanization in Developing Countries with special Reference to Asia and Africa

SO 712

Integration and Conflict in Plural Societies

SO 713

Social Policy and Gender Issues

SO 714

Family Demography

SO 715

Sociology of Family Violence

 

Knowledge of Social Science Research methodology and Social Statistics of the M.A. level is a prerequisite. Those who do not have this knowledge have to audit the relevant courses offered in the M.A. program. (The students may also opt for courses from other social science disciplines up to 4 credits).

Note: Courses for M. Phil. will be offered depending upon the availability of the faculty).