DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
BACHELOR OF ARTS – SOCIOLOGY
PROGRAMME OUTCOMES
PO1. Getting an exposure to the fundamental concepts and theories in acquiring skills for sociological imagination.
PO2. Achieve critical sensibility towards social, economic and political situation and to develop critical thinking ability
PO3. Exhibit oral and written communication skills in disseminating sociological knowledge.
PO4. Improve proficiency in applying sociology and enhance employability
COURSE OUTCOMES
SEMESTER – 1
SGY1B01: BASICS OF SOCIOLOGY
CO1. Explain the nature and scope of Sociology and differentiate between Sociology and Common sense
CO2. Categorize and differentiate social groups, norms and values.
CO3. Distinguishes the significance of Socialization, Associative and Dissociative social processes.
CO4. Realize the social system and structure by locating individual in society.
JOU1(2) C01 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM
1. Make the students literate about the communication terms
2. Provide the students with an outlook of the history of the Print media
1. Make the students literate about the communication terms
2. Provide the students with an outlook of the history of the Print media
1. Make the students literate about the communication terms
2. Provide the students with an outlook of the history of the Print media
1. Make the students literate about the communication terms
2. Provide the students with an outlook of the history of the Print media
CO1. Make students literate about communication terms.
CO2. Provide the students with an outlook of the history of the print media.
SEMESTER – 2
SGY2B02: INDIAN SOCIETY: STRUCTURE AND TRANSFORMATION
CO1. Evaluate the various features of Indian society through different approaches and concepts of social change.
CO2. Examine Indian social institution and its changes.
CO3. Critically evaluate the role of caste and class in Indian society and politics.
CO4. Evaluate the contemporary social issues.
ENG1(2) C01 ASPECTS OF ORAL AND INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION
CO1. Communicate appropriately and effectively in any social context.
CO2. Communicate appropriately and effectively to persons and within groups.
CO3. Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem and devise a solution in a group.
CO4. Capable of effectively monitoring, analyzing, and adjusting their own communication behavior
SEMESTER - 3
SGY3B03: SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY: AN INTRODUCTION
CO1. To evaluate the historical condition in which sociology originated and developed as an independent academic discipline
CO2. To analyse the intellectual and philosophical foundations of sociological theories
CO3. To examine the contributions of classical theories to sociology
CO4. To interpret current social context in the back drop of classical sociological theories.
SGY3B04: SOCIAL STRATIFICATION AND INEQUALITY
CO1. Illustrate the basic aspects of social stratification.
CO2. Differentiate different perspectives of stratification and inequality and develop a critical standpoint.
CO3. Analyze the impact of social stratification in globalized society and evaluate multiple views on it.
CO4. Develop a positive attitude towards the challenged through understanding about disability and its impact on individual and society.
ENG4(3)C01ASPECTS OF READING AND WRITING
CO1. Demonstrate proficiency in the use of written English, including proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
CO2. Demonstrate the ability to read to analyze, reason and decipher written discourses to reach an effective conclusion.
CO3. Demonstrate proficiency in formal and academic writing..
CO4. Construct appropriate messages for a variety of contexts/situations.
SEMESTER - 4
SGY4B05: INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL RESEARCH
CO1. Recognize the basic elements of social research.
CO2. Identify different research designs and equipped to formulate research problems.
CO3. Make use of the various tools of data collection and various sampling techniques of research.
CO4. Design a research report in a structured manner.
SGY4B06: SOCIOLOGY OF KERALAM
CO1. Recognise different historical phases and geographical specialities of Kerala Society.
CO2. Analyse the structural and functional changes in kerala society and the role of reform movements.
CO3. Evaluate the various phases of social transformations and its impact on kerala society.
CO4. Critically analyse contemporary Kerala Society on the basis of Kerala model development.
JOU4(3)CO1 JOURNALISTIC PRACTICES
CO1.Provide the students with practical knowledge in reporting and editing.
CO2.Introduce them to the other journalistic practices like Public Relations & advertising.
SEMESTER - 5
SGY5B07: SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY
CO1.Recognise the the basics of social anthropology.
CO2.Evaluate the concepts of culture and its evolution in accordance with various theoretical frame work.
CO3. Analyze the process and evaluation of tribal communities in India and Kerala.
SGY5B08: SOCIOLOGY OF RURAL AND URBAN SOCIETIES
CO1. Differentiate the rural and urban societies.
CO2. Analyse the basic concepts and views on urban social life in terms of theoretical perspectives .
CO3. Analyse the formation of urban social structure through various social dynamics.
CO4. Examine the need of urban planning and its relevance.
SGY5B09: WOMEN IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY
CO1.Define the basic concepts related with Women studies.
CO2.Examine and evaluate the major theories on sex roles.
CO3. Critically analyze the gender bias and prejudices in contemporary India.
CO4. Assess and estimate the status of Women in Kerala society.
SGY5B10: ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIETY
CO1. Aware of the various environmental issues and identify the environmental conservation necessity and challenges.
CO2. Gain knowledge about certain theoretical foundations in environmental studies.
CO3. Familiarize with environmental movements and efforts in environmental conservation.
CO4. Evaluate how developmental programmes affect the existence of human life.
BCM5D02: BASICS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIPAND MANAGEMENT (OPEN COURSE)
CO1.Students will have an understanding of the basic concepts of business and forms of business.
CO2.It will also inculcate a spirit entrepreneurship and develop various entrepreneurial traits in students.
CO3.This will help to develop an understanding of the basic concepts and principles of management.
SEMESTER – 6
SGY6B11: INVITATION TO SOCIOLOGICAL THEORY
CO1. Recognise the transformation from social thought to Sociological theory
CO2. Realise the basic components of theory
CO3. Develops sociological imagination and thinking
CO4. Interpret the paradigmatic orientations in Sociology
CO5. Evaluates Sociology as a humanistic discipline
SGY6B12: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
CO1. Illustrate the fundamental concepts and perspectives in social psychology.
CO2. Familiarize the basic socio-psychological process.
CO3. Evaluate different perspectives on self in social context.
CO4. Analyze the different view point on attitude, personality and behavior.
SGY6B13: POPULATION STUDIES
CO1. Outline population studies and various sources of demographic data.
CO2. Explain the different theoretical perspectives on population.
CO3. Examine structure, characteristics and dynamics of population
CO4. Evaluate the policies and programmes on population growth and development in India.
SGY6B14: POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY
CO1. Recognize the basic aspects of political sociology.
CO2. Familiarize the theoretical framework on power and politics.
CO3. Evaluate dynamics of power in relation to mass media.
CO4. Critically analyze the political process and issues of contemporary India.
SGY6 B15: LIFE SKILL EDUCATION
CO1. Gain basic knowledge about Life Skill Education.
CO2. Identify different skills to enable better social interaction through communication.
CO3. Construct capabilities for worthful social life by providing proper understanding about self and personality in relation to society.
CO4. Enable to realize the importance of Career planning.
