CHRIST (Deemed to University), Bangalore

DEPARTMENT OF sociology

humanities-and-social-sciences

Syllabus for
Master of Philosophy (Sociology)
Academic Year  (2018)

 
1 Semester - 2018 - Batch
Course Code
Course
Type
Hours Per
Week
Credits
Marks
RSO131 RESEARCH METHODS - 8 6 100
2 Semester - 2018 - Batch
Course Code
Course
Type
Hours Per
Week
Credits
Marks
RSO231 THEORIES AND METHODS IN SOCIOLOGY - 4 3 100
RSO241A TRIBES AND MIGRATION - 4 3 100
RSO241B SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH - 1 3 100
3 Semester - 2017 - Batch
Course Code
Course
Type
Hours Per
Week
Credits
Marks
RSO381 DISSERTATION - 0 10 200
    

    

Introduction to Program:
Master of Philosophy (Sociology) offered by Christ University is a research based program (research degree) which is meant to produce professionals in the most advanced and innovative sociology research methods. will be equipped to take up careers in academics or research, and pursue doctoral programmes in Sociology. The program aims at providing scholars with opportunities to examine emerging specialties in the field of sociology by employing scientific research methods.
Assesment Pattern

CIA, End semester Exam and Dissertation   

Examination And Assesments

Evaluation Criteria 

Continuous Internal Assessment will be based on the paper

CIA – 1:                                                                                  – 10 Marks       

CIA – 2:                                                                                 – 10 Marks       

CIA -- 3:                                                                                 – 25 marks       

Attendance                                                                            -- 5 Marks         

End semester Examination                                                      50 Marks       

 

Dissertation will be evaluated in 200 marks which will be based on  internal as well as external evaluations and thesis presentation.

  

RSO131 - RESEARCH METHODS (2018 Batch)

Total Teaching Hours for Semester:60
No of Lecture Hours/Week:8
Max Marks:100
Credits:6

Course Objectives/Course Description

 

This course offers a comprehensive understanding on the latest concepts and developments in the field of sociological research. It also aims to expose students to the various methods of research in Sociology and to train them in applying theoretical knowledge in research.

Course Outcome

Students will develop an understanding of the latest concepts and methods in the field of sociological research. The students will also be equipped to link theory and research at the empirical level.  

Unit-1
Teaching Hours:20
Inter-disciplinary Orientation to Research
 

Philosophical Foundations of Research, Interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinary and cross disciplinary research, Ethics and Values in Research, Doing Review of Literature,Quantitative & Qualitative Research Methods, Data Collection and  Data Analysis:  Tools and Plans, Research Designs and Strategies, Sampling Designs, Theories, Constructs, Variables, and Model Building, Scaling & Scale construction technique, Academic Writing and Referencing styles, Plagiarism, Proposal Writing.
    

Unit-2
Teaching Hours:20
Research Software Training
 

Qualitative Analysis (DEDOOSE)

Quantitative Analysis (SPSS)

Unit-3
Teaching Hours:20
Discipline-specific Research Methods
 

Definition, factors affecting research in Sociology

Dimensions of research methods for Sociology                                             

Elements of research, concepts, constructs, variables-relation and association, Hypotheses- testing, Research process in Sociology   

  Sampling designs

2.      Types of Sampling: Probability and Non Probability

3.      Application of various sampling designs

  Methods of data collection

2.      Sources of data.    

Quantitative and Qualitative

2.      Tools of Data collection

3.      Various Techniques

Primary – observation, interviews, questionnaire

4.      Secondary data, Content analysis

5.      Data Analysis and report writing

Steps to Design a Research

2.      Research Proposal

3.      Types of Research Design

Text Books And Reference Books:

Berg, L.B. (2001). Qualitative Research Methods for the Social Sciences (4th edition). Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

Bryman, A. (2012). Social Research Methods (4th ed.). New York: OUP.

Cresswell, J. (2009). Research Designs.  New Delhi: Sage Publications.

 ------------- (2007) .Qualitative inquiry and Research Design : Choosing among Five Approaches  (2nd ed.). Thousand Oaks CA: Sage.

Epstein, Brian. 2015. The Ant Trap: Rebuilding the Foundations of Social Sciences, New York, London: Oxford University Press.

 

Mantzavinos C. 2009. Philosophy of the Social Sciences: Philosophical Theory and Practice.New York: Cambridge University Press.

 

Walliman, Nicholas. 2016. “Introduction” in Social Research Methods. Los Angeles, New Delhi: Sage.

 

Benton, Ted, Ian Craib. 2010. Philosophy of Social Science: The Philosophical Foundations ofSocial Thought. London: Macmillan

 

 Fay, B. (1996). Contemporary Philosophy of Social Science. Oxford: Blackwell.

Ghosh, B.N. (1992), Scientific Method and Social Research. Sterling publishers.

 Laldas D.K. (2000). Practise of Social Research.New Delhi:  Rawat Publishers.

 -------------- (2005), Designs for Social Research. New Delhi:  Rawat Publishers.

 Seale, Clive. (20004/2008). (ed.). Social Research Methods. London: Routledge.

 

Essential Reading / Recommended Reading

 De Vaus, D.A. (2002). Surveys in Social Research. (5th edition). London: Routdlege.

 Hollis, M. (1994). The Philosophy of Social Science: An Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

 Jupp, Victor. (2006). (ed).  The Sage Dictionary of Social Science Methods. New Delhi: Sage.

 May, T. (1997). Social Research: Issues, Methods and Process. Buckingham: Open University Press.

 Monette, Sullivan, Dejong. (1990). Applied Social Research- Tool for Human Services. Holt: Rinehart and Winston, Inc.

 Williams, M and May, T. (1996). Introduction to the Philosophy of Social Research. London: UniversityCollege London Press.

 
 

 

Evaluation Pattern

CIA 1: 25 Marks (general research methodology)

CIA 3: 20 Marks (Departmental Level)

Attendance: 5 marks

ESE: 50 Marks

RSO231 - THEORIES AND METHODS IN SOCIOLOGY (2018 Batch)

Total Teaching Hours for Semester:45
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4
Max Marks:100
Credits:3

Course Objectives/Course Description

 

This course offers a comprehensive understanding on the major philosophical traditions of Sociology. It also aims to introduce to the students the different ways of theorizing modernity and post modernity and also the major theoretical traditions in understanding Indian Society.

Course Outcome

Students will have a comprehensive understanding of the major philosophical traditions in Sociological theory and also the major thinkers and their ways of understanding modernity, post modernity and Indian Society. 

Unit-1
Teaching Hours:15
Philosophical Traditions of Sociological Theory
 

1.      Structural Functionalism- Parsons, Merton, Kinsely Davis, Wilbert Moore, Luhmmann

2.      Conflict Perspectives

3.      Exchange theory and Rational choice theory – Homans, Coleman

4.      Microsociologies -Symbolic Interactionism, Phenomenology, Ethnomethodology

Unit-2
Teaching Hours:10
Theorising Modernity
 

1.        Conceptualising Modernity  Anthony Giddens (The Consequences of Modernity)

2.        Mechanisms of Modernity Michael Faucault (Authority, Control)

3.        Risk Society- Ulrich Beck

4.        Modernity an Incomplete project- Habermas

Unit-3
Teaching Hours:10
Theorising Post Modernity
 

1.      The Condition of Post modernity- David Harvey

2.      The post modern condition- Jean- Francois Lyotard

3.      Baudrillard

Unit-4
Teaching Hours:10
Theorising Indian Society
 

1.      Colonial, Nationalist, Indological (Ghurye)

2.      Structural- Functional  (M N Srinivas)

3.      Dialectical (D P Mukherjee, A R Desai)

4.      Subaltern (R Guha)

5.      Feminist (Leela Dube, Neera Deasai)

Text Books And Reference Books:

Beteille, Andre.(2002),Sociology: Essays on Approach and Method. New Delhi: OUP

Appelrouth, S. & Edles, L Desfor. (2011). Sociological Theory in the Contemporary Era. New Delhi : Sage Publications.

Best, Stevan & Kellner, Douglas. (1999). Post Modern Theory: Critical Interrogation. London: Mac Millan Publications.

Dhanagare D N, (1993), Themes and Perspectives in Indian Sociology; Jaipur: Rawat Publications,

Ritzer, G. (2011). Sociological Theory (8th ed.), New York: Mc Grow Hill.

            Seidman Stevan.(1994), The Postmodern Turn, London: Cambridge Publications.

Swingewood, Alan. (2000), Short History of Sociological Thought

Essential Reading / Recommended Reading

Guha,R, ed.(1982).Subaltern studies -Writings of South Asia history and Society. Vol. I, New Delhi: OUP.

Anthony Giddens. Consequences of Modernity.

David Harvey. The Condition of Post-Modernity.

Evaluation Pattern

CIA 1: 25 marks

CIA 2: 20 marks

Attendance : 5 marks

ESE: 50 marks

RSO241A - TRIBES AND MIGRATION (2018 Batch)

Total Teaching Hours for Semester:45
No of Lecture Hours/Week:4
Max Marks:100
Credits:3

Course Objectives/Course Description

 

This course allows the research scholar to explore the areas of migration and its impact on the family and kinship patterns. The readings for this course will focus on kinship patterns among the tribal communities in Meghalaya, primarily the Khasis and the Garos. The scholar will also explore the changes taking place in these patterns as a result of migration and intermarriage.

Course Outcome

By the end of this course the student will be able to

  • Demonstrate an understanding of migration and the forces influencing the same
  • Explain kinship patterns and distinguish between matrilineal and patrilineal patterns of kinship
  • Explore the changes taking place in kinship patterns as a result of migration
  • Analyse the shifts taking place in kinship patterns
  • Evaluate the implications of these shifts for the communities involved

 

Unit-1
Teaching Hours:5
introduction to migration
 

·         History of Migration

·         Typology of Migration

·         Migration: A Sociological Problem

·         Conceptual Issues

·         Urbanization

·         Cultural Geography

 

·         Family and Migration

 

Unit-2
Teaching Hours:3
Kinship
 

·         Kinship patterns

·         Features of Kinship

 

·         Types of Descent

 

Unit-3
Teaching Hours:4
Inter-Marriage
 

·         Practices of Inter-marriages

·         Acculturation

·         Assimilation

·         Gender-relationship between spouses

·         Religion

 

·         Conceptual Issues

Unit-4
Teaching Hours:33
TRIBAL STUDIES
 

·         Introduction on Tribes in India

·         Sociology of Minorities

·         Inheritance: Property Rights of Scheduled Tribes

o   Property Rights of Women

o   Land Reforms in India

o   Land Acquisition Acts

 

·         Tribal Migration

SECTION 1: MATRILINY

·         Introduction on Matriliny

·         Matrilineal Tribes in India

·         Transition of Matriliny

·         Studies conducted on Matriliny

 

·         Shift from Matriliny to Patriliny

SECTION 2: KHASI TRIBE

·         Historical background of the Khasis

·         Cultural Practices

·         Khasi Religion

·         Laws

·         Property Rights of the Tribe

 

·         Changes with the course of time

SECTION 3: GARO TRIBE

·         Historical background of the Garos

·         Cultural Practices

·         Garo Religion

·         Laws

·         Property Rights of the Tribe

 

·         Changes with the course of time

SECTION 3: GARO TRIBE

·         Historical background of the Garos

·         Cultural Practices

·         Garo Religion

·         Laws

·         Property Rights of the Tribe

 

·         Changes with the course of time

Text Books And Reference Books:

Augustine, C. (2007). Matriliny in transition. A comparative analysis. New Delhi: Akansha Publishing.

Bareh, H. (1997). History and culture of the Khasi people. Guwahati: Spectrum Publications.

Chowdhry, P. (2018). Gender discrimination in land ownership (Land Reforms in India). Sage Publication.

Dasgupta, A. (2013). Studies in Indian sociology. On the Margin: Tribes, Castes and Other Social Categories, 4.

Gill, P. (2013). The Peripheral Centre: Voices from India's NorthEast (Ed).

Giulio, C. (1954). Anthropos. The Garo Code of Law. Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft Publications.

Johnson, Jessica. Matriliny. Cambridge Encyclopedia of Anthropology. 2016. University of Birmingham.

Marak, J. (1982). Garo customary laws and practices. New Delhi: Cosmo Publications.

Nicholas, A J, et al. “Early Human Kinship. From Sex to Reproduction. (Ed).” Blackwell Publishing Limited, 2008

    Nongbri, T. (1998). Gender and the Khasi Family Structure: Some Implications of the Meghalaya Succession to Self-Acquired Property Act, 1984, 37, 71-82. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1177/0038022919880105.

    Nongbri, T. (2013). Indian Sociological Society. Kinship Terminology and Marriage Rules: The Khasi of North-East India, 62, 413-430.

Palriwala, R., & Uberoi, P. (2008). Marriage migration and gender. New Delhi: Sage Publication

Raha, M. K. (1989). Matrliny to patriliny. A study of the Rabha society. New Delhi: Gian Publishing House.

Schneider, D. M., & Gough, K. (1961). Matrilineal Kinship. Berkley and Los Angeles.

Weeks, J. R. (1986). Population: An introduction to concepts and issues. Wadsworth Publishing

 

Wickramasinghe, A. A. I. N., & Wimalaratana, W. (2016). International migration and migration theories. Social Affairs, 1(5), 13-32.

Essential Reading / Recommended Reading

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Evaluation Pattern

CIA- 50 Marks

End sem Exam- 50 Marks

RSO241B - SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH (2018 Batch)

Total Teaching Hours for Semester:45
No of Lecture Hours/Week:1
Max Marks:100
Credits:3

Course Objectives/Course Description

 

Course Description: This course offers a general introduction to the sociology of health. It aims to provide an overview of health systems in India and how health seeking behavior varies across caste, class and gender. It also aims to provide an overview of palliative care- the basic concepts, definition, approaches history and practice.  

 

Course Objective:

1.      To understand the social determinants of health.

2.      To know the health care systems in India.

3.      To be familiar with the perspectives and approaches of palliative care in India.

Course Outcome

Students will have a basic understanding on the ongoing debates around public health and palliative care in India.

Unit-1
Teaching Hours:15
Introduction to Health
 

1.      Social Determinants of Health

2.      Gender dimensions of Health

3.      Class/caste dimensions of Health

Theoretical perspectives 

Unit-2
Teaching Hours:10
Public Health
 
  1. Public Health: Concept, Indicators of Public Health
  2. Global Health Systems

3.      Health administration in India – Health programmes and strategies

4.      Health systems in India: Key Issues and challenges

Unit-3
Teaching Hours:10
Palliative Care
 

1.      Basics of Palliative care: meaning, definition, approaches

2.       History- national & international

3.      Dimensions: Psychological, spiritual, ethical, legal, social

4.      Community based approach to palliative care

Unit-4
Teaching Hours:10
Health Policies and Implications
 

1.      Health equity and social justice – International experience

2.      Tackling health inequities: A framework for public health practice – Indian experience

3.      National Health Policy

4.      Policies for palliative care

Text Books And Reference Books:

Baum F. (2008) The New Public Health (3rd ed.). South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.

James, L H. (2003). Palleative care perspectives. USA:OUP

Klinoubol.K. (1999) Public Health development and Administration.Deep & Deep Publications, New Delhi.

Lee, L. M. (2010). Principles and Practice of Public Health Surveillance. Baltimore: John Hopkins University Press.

Pramukh. K. E. R. (2009). Health, illness and healing: Themes and issues in Medical Anthropology. New Delhi: Serials Publications.

Rao, S,K. (2017). Do we care. India’s health system.New Delhi: OUP

Scambler, G.(2012).Contemporary Theorists for Medical Sociology.NewYork:Routledge.

Scambler.G. (2002).Health and social change; A critical theory. Buckingham: Open University Press.

Wainwright.(2008). D.A  Sociology of Health.London; Sage Publications.

Essential Reading / Recommended Reading

Barry, A M & Chris Yuill. (2002/2008).Understanding the Sociology of Health: An Introduction. Delhi: Sage.

Brown, A.V, (2004). Sustainability and Heath: Supporting Global Ecological Integrity in Public Health. London: Earthscan.

Dalal.A.K &Subha Ray. (eds). (2005). Social Dimensions of Health. Delhi: Rawat.

Evaluation Pattern

No examination

It consists of 30 self learning hours and 15 contact hours

Student need to briefly present the summary of self learning materials and present document for the same.

One book review  and a term paper have to be submitted.

RSO381 - DISSERTATION (2017 Batch)

Total Teaching Hours for Semester:0
No of Lecture Hours/Week:0
Max Marks:200
Credits:10

Course Objectives/Course Description

 

MPhil in Sociology is an opportunity for students to familiarise with the different facets of social research. Starting from proposal until the final dissertation the dissertation supervisor help the students to walk through the various stages of research including conceptualizing the research, stating the research problem and/or giving a hypothesis, literature review, methodology, collection and analysis of data.The students are required to conceive a research topic, conceptualise it and work towards a research proposal. The proposal should reveal a clear plan of research and a neat lay out under all necessary headings. Researches of different variety are encouraged by the department including theoretical and applied, qualitative and quantitative, empirical and non-empirical, ethnographic and so on. Students should, depending upon the nature and character of research, chose their tools for collecting and interpreting data. The process culminates  with students preparing the final report in the form of a dissertation and giving an oral defence before the dissertation committee in an open platform.

Course Outcome

 

By the end of the course the students are expected to have-

1.      A clear understanding about the various processes involved in Social research, including conceptualizing, theorizing, writing etc.

2.      A clear idea about the significance of methodology, the different methods available and their practical application in Social research.

3.      Attained a level of articulation in terms of presenting ideas and arguments in a comprehensive manner.

4.      Attained a level of maturity to plan and design a research project and carry it successfully to the final stages in a time bound manner.

5.      A clear idea about the significance of knowledge production and the excitement and difficulties involved in it.

 

Unit-1
Teaching Hours:0
Dissertation
 

MPhil in Sociology is an opportunity for students to familiarise with the different facets of social research. Starting from proposal until the final dissertation the dissertation supervisor help the students to walk through the various stages of research including conceptualizing the research, stating the research problem and/or giving a hypothesis, literature review, methodology, collection and analysis of data.The students are required to conceive a research topic, conceptualise it and work towards a research proposal. The proposal should reveal a clear plan of research and a neat lay out under all necessary headings. Researches of different variety are encouraged by the department including theoretical and applied, qualitative and quantitative, empirical and non-empirical, ethnographic and so on. Students should, depending upon the nature and character of research, chose their tools for collecting and interpreting data. The process culminates  with students preparing the final report in the form of a dissertation and giving an oral defence before the dissertation committee in an open platform.

A proposal presentation, regular progress presentations and a pre submission presentations are part of the course. The students also need to have a paper presentation ina national or international seminar before their final submission of the dissertation.

Text Books And Reference Books:

NA

Essential Reading / Recommended Reading

NA

Evaluation Pattern

Proposal                   25

Pre-submission        25

Adjudication          100

Viva                         50