GOVERNMENT COLLEGE KARSOG

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Co-Educational Institution, Affiliated to SPU Mandi and HPU Shimla,
Accredited by NAAC, Ministry of HRD Govt. of India

Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav

Sociology Department


Name Qualification Designation Specialization No. of Years of Experience
Bhisham Kumar M.A. M. Phil (Sociology) Assistant Professor - 5
Course (UG) (DSC/DSE/SEC) Course Name Course Code Course Description/Outcome Common Teaching Methods
Type of Method Response
UG (DSC) Introduction to Sociology SOCL-A101 Students will be able to explain social facts and society-related concepts. Students will be able to define and explain sociological concepts. Students will be able to define and exemplify social facts. Students will be able to express empirical observations with sociological concepts.> Chalk & Talk Method [Yes/No] yes
UG (DSC) Society in India SOCL-A102 Students can understand social issues and are empowered to face social problems.   ICT Tools [If Yes Give Name] Yes (ppt presentations)
UG (DSC) Sociological Theories SOCL-A201 Students can Articulate a sociological perspective, apply sociological theories to understand social phenomena, critically evaluate explanations of human behavior and social phenomena, and apply scientific principles to understand the social world. E-Resources [If Yes Give Name]
UG (DSC) Methods of Sociological Enquiry SOCL-A202 The course aims to build scientific perspective, attitude, and skills for systematic inquiry by developing an understanding of the philosophical foundations of research, various elements of research design, and methods and tools for data collection and analysis. Mobile Apps [If Yes Give Name] Yes (google meet)
UG (SEC) Techniques of Social Research SOCL-A203 The course will enable comprehension of principles and elements of research methodology, to formulate research problems, objectives, and questions. It will introduce students to various methods, tools, and techniques related to social research. College Library [Yes/No] Yes
UG (SEC) Sociology of Environment SOCL-A204 After completion of the course, the students will be able to explain the main concepts, theories, debates, and empirical practices on the interaction between environment and society. Differentiate between different paradigms and discourses on nature and its use by society Describe current theoretical and empirical debate on environmental movements and sustainable resource management practices. Any Other Methods [If Yes Give Name]
UG (DSE) Marriage Family and Kinship SOCL-A304 The course will enable us to introduce the concept/institution of Marriage, kinship, and families and how they are interrelated and play an important role in shaping individuals’ identity in society. Some key concepts, terminologies, and ideologies that govern kinship and families will be looked at.
UG (DSE) Social Stratification SOCL-A305 The course will be able to explain the basic concepts and theories of social stratification and inequality. Identify stratification systems of different historical eras. Classify the social stratification theories and define their basic features.
UG (SEC) Social Demography SOCL-A301 This course is an introduction to the social scientific study of human populations, including their size, composition concerning age, sex, and other characteristics, and their geographic distribution.
UG (SEC) Theory and Practice of Development SOCL-A302 The course will be able to appreciate the histories, and geographies of development, critically appraise the theories of development, and imagine a post-development era In projects, the understanding of development theories to real-life problems in the community, and utilize the participatory practice tools in the community for planning/ monitoring or evaluating a program.
UG (GEN) Polity and Society in India SOCL-A307 This course will be able to understand the political system as well as the social system of India.
UG (GEN) Economy and Society SOCL-A308 This course can discuss the basics of the sociological study of the economy and explain the main approaches developing in the field of economic sociology. The course is oriented toward the understanding of the contemporary market, the informal economy, the work of the firm, and the economic behavior of different economic actors.

Mr. Bhisham Kumar

(M.A., M.Phil.)
Department of Sociology

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