⦁ About the Departmen
Department of Sociology is an integral part of Arts faculty of the institution. Department of Sociology is single driven faculty because only one post is sanctioned in this department. Keeping the faculty into consideration, college offered the Sociology subject only at undergraduate level. The Programme of Course is BA Sociology under UG (CBCS) of RUSA. Department of Sociology is committed to academic freedom, constructive discourse, and the creation of an inclusive and diverse scholarly community where the dignity and value of all persons are respected. We strive to embody this commitment and display it in our interactions with one another that are equitable and respectful.
Department of Sociology envisages production of graduates who would constitute analytically skilled, ethically sound human resource with social commitment and having a world view with strong sociological imagination. The students of this department gain adequate insights into relatively permanent traits as well as the dynamics of the human society in order to be competent citizens of a global village.
⦁ Vision
The Department of Sociology aspires to provide affordable quality education, while equipping students with knowledge and skills in their chosen stream, inculcates values, identify hidden talents, provides opportunities for students to realize their full potential and thus shapes them into future leaders, entrepreneurs and above all good human beings. We hope to attract more of the best and brightest students and we prepare them for their future careers and lives as responsible citizens. Department of Sociology will strive to maintain a vibrant and inclusive environment where faculty, staff, and students are respected and where their contributions are fairly recognized. We envision our students having a transformative impact on society by leading change in their communities through knowledge of social forces and a humanistic worldview. The department of sociology has its own vision. As in the recent time the pattern of social living is becoming much competitive, therefore the vision of department is to train up the students to meet the challenges of the aim to produce a generation of quality citizens with all morality.
Departmental Vision perspectives are as follows :-
⦁ Mission
The mission of the Department of Sociology is to promote scientific understandings of social life through teaching and social service. By encouraging and supporting scholarly research and activities by our faculty, further we promote the development of sociological knowledge and its application to important social issues. We nurture our students as models for others in the society and endeavor to engage them in important community services as a responsible citizens. To cultivate multiple ways of understanding society in order to create purposeful futures for our students in an ever-evolving employment market by application of sociological knowledge gained through collaborative education, community engagement, and experiential learning; developing transferable skills such as research, professional writing, effective communication, inclusivity and leadership.
Department strives to achieve following Mission :-
1. Department is committed to developed scientific, interpretative and critical capacities for understanding the social and cultural forces that shape the human experience.
2. To foster a life long engagement with questions of social justice.
3. To provide theoretical and methodological knowledge for understanding complex social and cultural realities.
4. To promote scientific temper among students to study the society in a scientific manner.
5. To imbibe basic discipline, to instill aspirations, skills, creativity and sensitivity among students.
6. To offer courses to the students for enhancing professionalism, humanism and social responsibility through quality education.
7. To promote social virtues i.e. selflessness, sacrifice, truthfulness, sympathy, tolerance and co-operation among students.
8. To acknowledge the students regarding information, communication and technology society.
d. Objective
⦁ To cater to the curricular requirements of UG (CBCS) with utmost sincerity and dedication.
⦁ To address the special needs of the students and scholars in the form of remedial classes, guidance and counseling.
⦁ To inculcate and promote research aptitude among the students and to motivate them to evolve as promising academicians.
⦁ To intensify and diversify faculty specializations through research and writings to promote the culture and research in the Department.
⦁ To assist students in learning to think sociologically in order to understand, define, and analyze social phenomena.
⦁ To teach the learners to become critical, socially sentient and professionally competent to adapt to the changing world.
⦁ To develop human resources with a view to serve the society in a meaningful and sustainable way.
Details of In Service Teacher Training Programmes
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Programme |
Duration |
Organised by |
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1. |
Attended One week In Service Teacher Training Programme from 23rd April, 2012 to 28th April, 2012 organised by Govt. college of Teacher Education, Dharamshala under the aegis of Department of Higher Education, H.P. and obtained A grade. |
One week w.e.f. 23rd April, 2012 To 28th April, 2012 |
Govt. college of Teacher Education, Dharamshala under the aegis of Department of Higher Education, H.P. |
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Attended a One week In Service Teacher Training Programme from 16.09.2013 to 21.09.2013 organised by Govt. college of Teacher Education, Dharamshala under the aegis of Department of Higher Education, H.P. and obtained A grade. |
One week w.e.f. 16.09.2013 to 21.09.2013 |
Govt. college of Teacher Education, Dharamshala under the aegis of Department of Higher Education, H.P. |
Details of Papers presented in Conferences and Seminars for the session 2022-2023.
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Title of the Paper presented |
Title of Conference/ Seminar |
Organized by |
Whether international/National/State/Regional/College or University level |
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1. |
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2. |
Need of Sustainable Development in India. |
International Conference on Tourism, Business Management, Sciences, Social Sciences & Humanities (ICTBSSH-22) |
Organised by Govt. Degree College Dharamshala (HP) On December 03, 2022
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International Conference |
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3. |
Theoretical Perspectives and Challenges in Research in Social Sciences. |
National Conference on Culture, Science, Spirituality & Education
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Organised by Govt. Degree College Bassa (Gohar) Mandi in Association with Spandan Society, Shimla (HP) on 23rd December,2022 |
National Conference |
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4. |
Ecological Degradation of Rohtang Valley a man made Disaster : A Case Study. |
National Seminar on Impact of Science and Technology on Society. |
Department of Zoology, NSCBM Govt. College Hamirpur (HP) in Collaboration with Indian Science Congress Association, Shimla Chapter on 25th-26th March, 2023. |
National Seminar |
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5. |
Changing Nature of Climate in Lahaul and Spiti : A Case study. |
National Conference on Environmental Concerns in the Himalayan Region |
IQAC, Govt. College Jukhala, District Bilaspur (HP) on 20.05.2023 |
National Conference |
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6. |
Conservation of Biodiversity and Sustainable Development : An Overview. |
Two Day International Conference on Environmental Concerns , Climate Change and Resource Management in the Western Himalayas on the occasion of World Environment Day, 5th-6th June,2023 |
Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) of Ravindranath Tagore Govt. Degree College Sarkaghat, District Mandi (HP) on 5th-6th June,2023 |
International Conference |
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Detail of Technical Session Chaired for the session 2022-2023
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Title of Lecture/ Academic Session
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Title of Conference/ Seminar etc.
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Organized by |
Whether international/ National |
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1. |
Chaired the Technical Session |
National Conference on Environmental Concerns in the Himalayan Region |
IQAC, Govt. College Jukhala, District Bilaspur (HP) on 20.05.2023 |
National Conference |
Details of Faculty Development Programme and Workshop for the session 2023-2024.
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Programme |
Duration |
Organised by |
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1. |
One week online FDP (20th Dec-28th Dec.), 2023 on the topic Research Methodology- Tools and Techniques |
One week online FDP (20th Dec-28th Dec.), 2023 |
Shaheed Captain Vikram Batra Government College Palampur (H.P.) |
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2. |
One week International Workshop on ‘BRAHMI SRRIPT’ (as a part of Indian Knowledge System) |
One week International Workshop on ‘BRAHMI SRRIPT’ November 22-28,2023 |
Govt. Degree College Dhami at 16 Miles, Shimla (H.P.) In Collaboration With Himachal State Museum, Shimla. |
Details of Papers presented in Conferences and Seminars for the session 2023-2024.
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Title of the Paper presented |
Title of Conference/ Seminar |
Organized by |
Whether international/National/State/Regional/College or University level |
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1. |
Ethics and Society : An Overview
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Ethics in Society- Issues and Challenges |
Department of Hindi, Govt. College Bilaspur (HP) On 16th September, 2023 |
National Seminar |
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2. |
Information and Communication Technology: A Futuristic View
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National Conference on Global Perspective on Science and Technology for Sustainable Future |
NSCBM Govt. College Hamirpur In Collaboration With The Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) Shimla Chapter 21st -22nd September, 2023 |
National Conference |
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3. |
Measure to Achieve Sustainable Development: A Future Path Way |
Recent Trends in Science and Technology For Environment Conservation & Sustainable Development |
Department of Botany and Zoology, Sidharth Govt. College Nadaun, Himachal Pradesh, India In Collaboration With The Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) Shimla Chapter on September 29-30,2023 |
International Conference |
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4. |
Role of Agriculture and Horticulture for Economic Upliftment of Farmers: A Case Study of Lahaul and Spiti (HP)
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Three Days International Conference on Tribal Identity in India: Issues, Challenges and the Road Ahead (1st -2nd October (Virtual), 4th October (Physical) |
Govt. College Pangi, District Chamba (HP) In Collaboration with Himalayan Council for Scientific (1st -2nd October (Virtual), 4th October (Physical) |
International Conference |
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5. |
The Strategic Pathway Formula to Achieve Sustainable Development |
Business, Sustainable Development and Indian Society (ICBSDIS-2023 |
Wazir Ram Singh Govt. College Dehri, District Kangra, Himachal Pradesh (ICBSDIS-2023) on 6th & 7th November, 2023 |
International Conference |
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6. |
Ecology of Ecosystem: An Analytical eview |
BIODIVERSITY LOSS AND CLIMATE CHANGE TWO FACE OF THE SAME COIN |
Rabindranath Tagore Govt. College Sarkaghat, Distt. Mandi (HP) on 3rd December, 2023 |
National Conference |
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7. |
Traditional Character of Indian Society : A Value Based Study
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Life and Contributions of Dr. BR Ambedkar Contemporary Issues in Environment, Culture & Indian Society |
Department of Zoology, NSCBM Govt. College Hamirpur (H. P.) on 6th December, 2023 |
National Seminar |
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8. |
Horticultural and Agricultural Transformation in Lahaul and Spiti (HP): A Case Study
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Third SSHP International Conference (Hybrid) on Development in Mountains: Issues, Challenges and Solutions Commemorating International Mountains Day on 11th December |
Govt. Degree College Darlaghat, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh In collaboration with Indian Sociological Society, RC-11, RC-19 & RC-21 of ISS, ISS-National Council of Regional Associations and Working Group-5 of International Sociological Association Commemorating International Mountains Day on 11th December at Bottliya’s Darlaghat, Solan 11th & 12th December, 2023 |
International Conference |
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9. |
Cilmate Change Altering the Farming and Cropping Pattern in Lahaul and Spiti (HP): A Case Study. |
International Conference on Emerging Issues of Biodiversity and Environment for Sustainable Development |
Department of Zoology and Environment Science, Vallabh Govt. College Mandi (HP) on 14th & 15th February. 2024 |
International Conference |
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10. |
Functionalistic View of Traditional Values of Indian Society |
Changing Life Style, Culture and Society |
Department of Hindi, Govt. College Bilaspur (HP) on 2nd March, 2024 |
National Conference |
Details of Technical Sessions Chaired for the session 2023-2024
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Sr. No. |
Title of Lecture/ Academic Session
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Title of Conference/ Seminar etc.
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Organized by |
Whether international/ National |
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1. |
Chaired the Technical Session as Chairperson |
Ethics in Society- Issues and Challenges |
Department of Hindi, Govt. College Bilaspur (HP) on 16th September, 2023 |
National Seminar |
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2. |
Chaired the Technical Session as Chairperson |
National Conference on Global Perspective on Science and Technology for Sustainable Future |
NSCBM Govt. College Hamirpur In Collaboration With The Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) Shimla Chapter 21st -22nd September, 2023 |
National Conference |
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3. |
Chaired the Technical Session as Chairperson |
Life and Contributions of Dr. BR Ambedkar Contemporary Issues in Environment, Culture & Indian Society |
Department of Zoology, NSCBM Govt. College Hamirpur (H. P.) on 6th December, 2023 |
National Seminar |
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4. |
Chaired the Technical Session as Chairperson |
Third SSHP International Conference (Hybrid) on Development in Mountains: Issues, Challenges and Solutions Commemorating International Mountains Day on 11th December at Bottliya’s Darlaghat, Solan 11th & 12th December, 2023 |
Govt. Degree College Darlaghat, District Solan, Himachal Pradesh In collaboration with Indian Sociological Society, RC-11, RC-19 & RC-21 of ISS, ISS-National Council of Regional Associations and Working Group-5 of International Sociological Association Commemorating International Mountains Day on 11th December at Bottliya’s Darlaghat, Solan on 11th & 12th December, 2023 |
International Conference |
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5. |
Chaired the Technical Session as Chairperson |
Changing Life Style, Culture and Society |
Department of Hindi, Govt. College Bilaspur (HP) on 2nd March, 2024 |
National Conference |
Details of Faculty Development Programme and Workshops for the session 2024-2025.
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Programme |
Duration |
Organised by |
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1. |
Seven Days online International Workshop on Research Methodology- On Proposal Writing for Projects (Online) December 12th -18th, 2024
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One week online International Workshop December 12th -18th, 2024 Time : 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm |
RC-25: Sociology of Sports, Indian Sociological Society, New Delhi, St. Jude’s College, Thoothoor, Kanyakumari & Bharathi Women’s College (A) Channai & M.O.P. Vaishnav College for Women, Channai (Autonomous) |
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2. |
One week International Workshop on Sustainable Development and Environmental Conservation
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One week International Workshop 13-19 February, 2025 Time : 2.00 pm - 5.00 pm |
Department of Sociology of TJCM Govt. Utkrisht Degree College Sujanpur Tihra Hamirpur (HP) |
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3. |
15 Days International Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Research Methodology- A Qualitative Approach (Hybrid Mode) April 16th – April 30th, 2025
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15 Days International Faculty Development Programme (FDP) on Research Methodology- A Qualitative Approach (Hybrid Mode) April 16th - April 30th, 2025 Time : 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm
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Integrated Institute of Disaster Management, IIDM, Tamilnadu & Southfield College, Darjeeling, West Bengal & Department of Chemistry, Standard College, Manipur |
Details of Papers presented in Conferences, Seminars and Workshops for the session 2023-2024.
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Sr. No. |
Title of the Paper presented |
Title of Conference/ Seminar |
Organized by |
Whether international/National/State/Regional/College or University level |
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1. |
भारत की पर्यावरण नीति-विश्लेषणात्मक समीक्षा |
साहित्य के विविध आयाम: एक विमर्श |
रूपी सिराज कला मंच साधना स्थली, कुल्लू (हि.प्र.) भाषा एवं संस्कृति विभाग, हिमाचल प्रदेश सरकार द्वारा वित्तपोषित 22-24 सितंबर, 2024 |
बहु-विषयक अन्तर्राष्ट्रीय संगोष्ठी |
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2. |
Impact of Climate Change on the Ecosystem of Lahaul and Spiti Himachal Pradesh
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Geography, Disaster Management and Sustainability in the Himalayas : Challenges and Solutions |
Govt. College Hamirpur Dharamshala, District Kangra (HP) Sponsored by : ICSSR & SERB, Govt. of India, New Delhi (16 -17 October, 2024) |
National Seminar & 3rd GSHP Annual Meet |
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3. |
Socio-cultural Aspect of Religion : A Study of Lahaul Spiti |
Localizing Knowledge Formation : Towards Strengthening the Vernacular Voice (c) |
Govt. College Seraj at Lambathach, Mandi On 18-19 October,2024 |
International Conference |
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4. |
Sustainable Development Goals : Critical Analysis |
Digital Transformation & its Impact on Business, Economy & Environment : Sustainable Development Goals |
Department of Commerce and Management of Ravindranath Tagore Govt. College Sarkaghat, District Mandi (HP) on 29th & 30th November, 2024 |
International Conference |
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5. |
Convener-cum Resource Person in One Day Workshop |
‘Office Procedures and Other Rules for Capacity Building’ |
IQAC Govt. College Bilaspur (HP) on March 10, 2025 |
College Level |
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6. |
Resource Person in in One Day Workshop |
Inculcating Scientific Approach in Contemporary Society |
IQAC Govt. College Bilaspur (HP) on April 16, 2025 |
College Level |
Events/Activities
Details of Academic Activities organized by the Department of Sociology for the session 2021-2022
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Title of the activity |
Brief Detail of activity |
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Assignment and Presentation |
Presentation activity organized on various assigned topics related to concerned syllabus among the students of B.A.-1st, B.A.-2nd and B.A.-3rd year in the months of November, 2021 and February, 2022 to inculcate the subjective Knowledge and to build up self confidence level and communication skill among the students. |
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Group Discussion |
Group Discussion organized on Climate Change and Global Warming among the students of B.A.-1st and B.A.-2nd year. Global Inequalities in Development and Population Growth and its impact in India among the students of B.A.-3rd year in the months of November, 2021 and March, 2022. |
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Penal Discussion |
Penal Discussion organized on Caste and Religion as a factor of Political Identity among the Students of B.A.- 3rd year in the month of February, 2022. |
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Workshop |
Workshop organized on Reimagining Family and New Trends in Kinship among the Students of B.A.- 3rd year in the last week of February, 2022. |
Details of Academic Activities organized by the Department of Sociology for the session 2022-2023.
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Title of the activity |
Brief Detail of activity |
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Assignment and Presentation |
Presentation activity organized on various assigned topics related to concerned syllabus among the students of B.A.-1st , B.A.-2nd and B.A.- 3rd year in the months of November, 2022 and February, 2023 to inculcate the subjective Knowledge and to build up self confidence level and communication skill among the students. |
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Group Discussion |
Group Discussion organized on Socio-Cultural Change and Traditional Basis of Indian Society among the students of B.A.-1st year in the month of December, 2022. Research Methodology among the students of B.A.-2nd year in the month of February, 2023. Participatory Development and Role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in India among the students of B.A.-3rd year in the month of March, 2023. |
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Penal Discussion |
Penal Discussion organized on information, communication and technology society among the Students of B.A.- 3rd year in the month of March, 2023. |
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Workshop |
Workshop organized on Population Policy in India among the Students of B.A.- 3rd year in the last week of February, 2023. |
Details of Academic Activities organized by the Department of Sociology for the session 2023-2024.
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Title of the activity |
Brief Detail of activity |
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Workshop |
Workshop organized for the students of B.A.-1st,B.A.-2nd and B.A.- 3rd year on Presentation and Quiz Competition in collaboration with Raj Malhotra’s IAS Study Group, Sector-25, Chandigarh on 18.10.2023 in the Department of Sociology. |
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Assignment and Presentation |
Presentation activity organized on various assigned topics related to concerned syllabus among the students of B.A.-1st,B.A.-2nd and B.A.- 3rd year in the months of February and March, 2024 to inculcate the subjective Knowledge and to build up self confidence level and communication skill among the students. |
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Group Discussion |
Group Discussion organized on Dalit Movement and Social Change among the students of B.A.-1st year in the month of November, 2023. Tools of Data Collection among the students of B.A.-2nd year in the month of February, 2024. Emerging Family and Marriage Patterns in India among the students of B.A.-3rd year in the First week of March, 2024. |
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Guest Lecture |
Prof Reetu Raj, Assistant Professor in Commerce G.C. Bilaspur delivered 6 (Six) Lectures on Statistical Analysis i.e. Measures of Dispersion and Standard Deviation among the students of B.A.-2nd year (DSC-I) in the month of February, 2024. |
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Penal Discussion |
Penal Discussion organized on Social Mobility among the Students of B.A.- 3rd year in the month of November, 2023. |
Details of Academic Activities organized by the Department of Sociology for the session 2024-2025.
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Title of the activity |
Brief Detail of activity |
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Seminar |
Department of Sociology organized a Seminar for the students of Class B.A.-1st, 2nd and 3rd year on topic ‘Women Empowerment’ at Departmental level on dated 29.11.2024. |
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Workshop |
Department of Sociology organized a Workshop for the students of Class B.A.-1st, 2nd and 3rd year on topic ‘Sustainable Development’ at Departmental level on dated 06.12.2024. |
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Assignment and Presentation |
Assignment and Presentation activity of Department of Sociology held in the months of February and March, 2025 on unit wise assigned topics related to concerned syllabus among the students of B.A.-1st, B.A.-2nd and B.A.-3rd year to inculcate the subjective Knowledge and to build up self confidence level and communication skill among the students. |
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Cleanliness Drive |
Cleanliness Drive undertaken by the students of Department of Sociology in the Specified Area of College Colony on dated 06.03.2025 for the session 2024-2025. |
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Group Discussion |
Group Discussion organized on Ecology, Ecosystem and Society among the students of B.A.-1st and B.A.-2nd year on dated 07.03.2025. Emerging Family and Marriage Patterns in India among the students of B.A.-3rd year on dated 11.03.2025 in the class. |
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Photographs/Pictures of Workshop organized by Department of Sociology on topic ‘Population Policy in India’ among the Students of B.A.- 3rd year in the last week of February, 2023.
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Photographs/Pictures of Workshop organized by Department of Sociology for the students of B.A.-1st, B.A.-2nd and B.A.- 3rd year on Presentation and Quiz Competition in collaboration with Raj Malhotra’s IAS Study Group, Sector-25, Chandigarh on 18.10.2023 in the Department of Sociology.
Photographs/Pictures of Presentation activity organized by Department of Sociology on various assigned topics related to concerned syllabus among the students of B.A.-1st, B.A.-2nd and B.A.- 3rd year in the months of February and March, 2024 to inculcate the subjective Knowledge and to build up self confidence level and communication skill among the students.
Photographs/Pictures of Presentation activity organized by Department of Sociology on various assigned topics related to concerned syllabus among the students of B.A.-1st , B.A.-2nd and B.A.- 3rd year in the months of November, 2022 and February, 2023 to inculcate the subjective Knowledge and to build up self confidence level and communication skill among the students.
Photographs/pictures of Cleanliness Drive undertaken by the students of Department of Sociology in the Specified Area of College Colony on dated 06.03.2025 for the session 2024-2025.
Photographs/pictures a Seminar organized by Department of Sociology for the students of Class B.A.-1st, 2nd and 3rd year on topic ‘Women Empowerment’ at Departmental level on dated 29.11.2024.
Photographs/pictures a Workshop organized by Department of Sociology for the students of Class B.A.-1st, 2nd and 3rd year on topic ‘Sustainable Development’ at Departmental level on dated 06.12.2024.
Submitted by :
Prem Jeet
Associate Professor
Department of Sociology
Govt. College Bilaspur (HP)
Information to be circulated to student through Notices in their concerned groups formed on the basis of class and course wise i.e., BA-I DSC-I, BA-I DSC-II, BA-II DSC-I, BA-II DSC-II, BA-III DSE-I, BA-III DSE-II, BA-III GE-1 & BA-III GE-2.
Course wise Syllabus of Sociology
UG (CBCS)
Course objectives and Outcomes
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Class : BA- 1st Year |
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Introduction to Sociology (DSC-1A) Code : SOCL-A101 |
Introducing the discipline of Sociology to students with the aim to familiarize students with the basic concepts in Sociology and to provide basic knowledge of society |
Students understood discipline and basic concept in sociology and social understanding because Sociology is a scientific study of society. |
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Society in India (DSC-2A) Code : SOCL-A102 |
To Sensitive the student to the emerging social issues in India. To enable them to acquire sociological understanding of these issues and problems over and above their common sense understanding. To empower them to deal with these social issues and problems. |
Students come to know that India is a plural society, hence they are able to understand social issues and are empowered to face the pluralistic social problems with their solution. |
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Class : BA- 2nd Year |
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Sociological Theories (DSC-1C) Code : SOCL-A201 |
The objective of introducing this course to students is that the classical sociological thinkers, whose work has shaped the discipline of sociology. Acquaintance with the writing of thinkers i.e., Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim would equip the students with theoretical insights to know, analyze and interpret the social scenario around them and would also familiarize them with the different sociological perspectives and theories. The ideas of these classical theories are discussed in the context of philosophical traditions, so as to develop a social and political understanding of the society. To provide methodological and theoretical insights to enable students to analyze society and its dynamics. To introduce students to both classical sociological theory, in addition to more recent developments in social theory along with current debates and research in different parts of the world. |
Students are familiarized with social, political, economical and intellectual context’s in which sociology emerged as a distinctive discipline. To Understand the development of Sociological Thought. and understand social thoughts. Students understood history of social theory, social and political understanding of the society. Sociological thoughts of August Comte, Karl Marx, Max Weber and Emile Durkheim and Understood their Continuing relevance to Contemporary Concerns. |
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Methods of Sociological Enquiry (DSC-2C) Code : SOCL-A 202 |
The course is a general introduction to the methodologies of sociological research methods. It will provide the student with some elementary knowledge of the complexities and philosophical underpinnings of research. To Introduce Students to the Nature of Scientific Method in Social Science Research. To give Students the Understanding about the quantitative and qualitative approach to Research. To enhance the Research interests and inculcate the Spirit of inquiry among students, who may be motivated to continue higher studies in Research. |
Students understood the Nature of Scientific Method in Social Science Research, quantitative and qualitative approach to Research and motivated to continue higher studies in Research. Basic principles of research: the connection between theory and fact/data, the concepts of inference, control, hypothesis-testing, and measurement. Data collection methods in social research i.e., observation, Interwiew Schedule, Interwiew Method and questionnaires etc. |
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Techniques of Social Research (SEC-1) Code : SOCL-A 203 |
This course aims to enhance the skills of students to understand and use techniques employed by social scientists to investigate social phenomena. With emphasis on formulating research design, methods of data collection, and data analysis, it will provide students with some elementary knowledge on how to conduct research. The core objective of this course is to expose students to the range of quantitative and qualitative research techniques used by social scientists. |
The learning outcomes of the program include: Interpret research findings (samples and populations, confidence intervals, and values). Explore descriptive statistics and learn how to describe variables (distribution shapes, frequencies, mean. median, mode, central tendencies, the dispersion of variables and standard deviation. Develop an understanding of principles of data collection, data analysis, and data visualization. Present data in tables and charts, summarize and describe numerical data. Be able to apply statistical reasoning, perform statistical analysis and interpret the results |
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Sociology of Environment (SEC-2) Code : SOCL-A 204 |
This course will sensitise students about the issues related to environmental concerns and interrelationship of environment and society. |
Students have been acquainted with judicious use of natural resources through the concept of sustainable development, how number of factors posing threat to ecosystem, other issues i.e., environmental degradation, pollution, global warming and climate change etc. |
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Class : BA- 3rd Year |
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Social Demography (SEC-3) Code : SOCL-A 301 |
This course intends to train students in the specialized technique of population studies and recent trends in demographic processes. The prime objective of studying Social Demography is to understand the students with basics of demographic processes i.e., Fertility, Mortality and Migration and other factors influencing change in population are size, composition distribution and density of population of place. At the same time impart knowledge on sources of population data and its management |
To acquaint student with the demographic features and trends of Indian society To Orient the Student towards issues, problems and Challenges of Population Growth To provide Sociological understanding of population Theory and policy. Familiarise the students with global trends of population growth and its impact. Globally some nations have been facing the situational notion of under population. |
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Theory and Practice of Development (SEC-4) Code : SOCL-A 302 |
This course aims to familiarize students with the arguments of development theory in the decades of 80s onwards and equip them with some of the methodology in development practices adopted since then. Students are being imparted to the concepts, theories and factor of Social Change to understand the contemporary socio-economic framework of development in India to address in particular the experience of social development. To Prepare the Students for professional careers in the field of development planning including Governmental and Non-governmental agencies. |
Students have understood different ideas and approaches to development. They are able to explain the dynamics between developmental institutions, actors, policies, theories, approaches, and ideas and the implementation, consequences, and experiences of development. Students critically analyse the key features of developmental processes in India. They undertake a sociological examination of developmental practices in different locations, moments, and fields, and to interpret different outcomes and experiences of development. |
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Religion and Society(DSE-1A Option -1) Code : SOCL-A 303 |
The objective behind introducing this course is that students may use the sociological imagination to apply sociological perspectives to the study of religion in society to describe cross-cultural differences in religious organizations and to explain religion as a form of social identity for individuals and groups. Compare the role of religions in current events, including social conflicts. |
This course acquaints students with a sociological understanding of religion. It examines some forms of religion in India and its role in modern society. Students demonstrate respect for religious diversity, critical thinking, and collaboration by participating as active citizens in their societies and communities. They also demonstrate an understanding of key debates and the range of sociological approaches to religion and belief in modern society. Students critically apply key concepts to contemporary debates about the role of religion in the contemporary global world. |
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Marriage, Family and Kinship (DSE-1A Option -2) Code : SOCL-A 304 |
This course aims to highlight and critically examine contemporary concerns in the fields of marriage, family, household and kinship. It considers theoretical issues and ethnographies with particular emphasis on diversity of practices. |
Students have come to understand the institutional forms of marriage, family and kinship and its types and practices in society. In contemporary India new family and marriage patterns are emerging. Simultaneously new kinship trends are developing. Reimagining Family and is changing structures are major thrust of study to Researcher students (Scholars). |
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Social Stratification (DSE-2A Option -1) Code : SOCL-A 305 |
The goal of this course is to introduce the basis of Social Stratification i.e., social differentiation, social inequality and hierarchy to student for their sociological study. The different forms and institutional manifestations of social stratification are explored theoretically through various research methodology. The course aims at the study of stratification theories and approaches of Karl Marx, Max Weber Talcott Parsons, Kingsley Davis and Wilbert Moore. |
The students are enabling to develop an in-depth understanding of social stratification systems like gender, caste, class, race, ethnicity and the social inequalities resulting from them. They will be able to classify the theories and approaches of stratification and define their basic characteristics. It will help them to analyze the social mobility and changing power-relations in modern world. |
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Gender and Sexuality (DSE-2A Option -2) Code : SOCL-A 306 |
This course aims to introduce students to a basic understanding of gender by interrogating the categories of gender, sex and sexuality. The complexity of gender relations in contemporary societies are further explored by looking in the areas of work and family. It will help the students to develop an understanding of ‘sex’, ‘sexuality’, and ‘queer’ terminologies. They will be able to identify the main agents of gender socialization and their impact on children’s and adults’ gender construction. It provides students an understanding about how femininities and masculinities vary by race, ethnicity, class, and sexuality, and how this affects gender relations and experiences. |
Students are able to understand overall situation of women under the system of Patriarchy in India, theories of gender relations, position of women in India Society. Students understood women in Indian Society with special reference to their changing status and role. To orient the students regarding theories of gender relations, role of Biology & Culture in the determination of gender roles.
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Polity and Society in India (GE-1) Code : SOCL-A 307 |
This course seeks to introduce the study of Indian politics from a sociological perspective to students. This course deals with theoretical and analytical aspects of examining the interface between politics and society. The course equips students to grasp the essential historicity of political processes, political institutions and political change to facilitate an understanding of the dynamic nature of political phenomena. It helps to develop theories from different concepts of political sociology. Draw a comparative study between classical and contemporary texts in political sociology that examine the relationships between politics and society, different political power, influence of caste and religion on politics. |
Students are enabled to understand that State is a part of society, must not be studied in isolation. Help students of sociology to know some political concepts that was previously considered as solely the domain of political science. Familiarity with different theoretical and conceptual issues in political sociology and a capacity to use them to grasp political phenomena in a cross-cultural and comparative perspective. Students are able to understand the relationship between state and society in shaping politics in India both historically and analytically. |
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Economy and Society (GE-2) Code : SOCL-A 308 |
This course introduces the students to the complex ways in which economic activity is embedded in social relations form a sociological view point. The objective of this course is to impart the knowledge regarding sociological aspects of economic processes, modes of production, globalization and global trends of development. The aim of this course is to the sociological study of economy and society and to interpret the main approaches developing in the field of economic sociology. |
Students should be known to the theoretical approaches to the understanding of economic sociology, the economic behaviour; be able to analyze the economic actions, networks, culture and power in the Post Industrial and information, communication and technology society. Have a grounding in the broad Economic Sociology literature as well as the methodologies employed by economic sociologists to study economic phenomena. |
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