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ICLES' MOTILAL JHUNJHUNWALA COLLEGE
OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE

India Culture League Education Society’s

ICLES' MOTILAL JHUNJHUNWALA COLLEGE
OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND COMMERCE

(Hindi Minority)

Permanently Affiliated to Mumbai University ❘ Listed u/s 2(f) & 12(B) of UGC act 1956 ❘ ISO 9001:2015 Certified Institute

Plot No. 53, Sector-9A, Almendu Roye Marg, Vashi, Navi Mumbai – 400703

Vision: Enlightenment of Human spirit through Education.

Mission: ” Education makes the Man “

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Courses Offered

FY BA
Semester I
    • Major Paper 1: Sociology: Introduction to Sociology

    • VSC: Climate Change and Sustainability

    • SEC: Sociology of Ageing

Semester II
    • Major Paper 1: Fundamentals of Sociology
    • VSC: Women and Environment
    • SEC: Introduction to Geriatric care
SY BA
Semester II

    • Major Paper 1: Indian Society Structure and Change

    • Major Paper 2: Sociological Studies Paper -1

    • Minor Paper 1: Emerging issues & Concerns in Indian Contemporary Society

    • SEC: Sociology of Tourism

    • FP: Field Project

Semester IV
    • Major Paper 1: Sociology of Development
    • Major Paper 2: Sociological Studies Paper-2
    • Minor Paper 1: Emerging fields in Sociological Studies
    • SEC: Introduction to qualitative Social Research
    • CEP: Community Engagement Project
TY BA
Semester V

    • Major Paper 1: Theoretical Sociology

    • Major Paper 2: Sociology of Work

    • Major paper 3: Sociology of Gender

Semester IV

    • Major Paper 1: Anthropological Thought

    • Major Paper 2: Sociology of Labour

    • Major paper 3: Gender Society: Emerging Issues and contemporary Debate

Syllabus :

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

Emergence of Sociology

  • Meaning, Nature and Scope of Sociology
  • Relationship between Sociology and other Social Sciences
  • Careers in Sociology

Pioneers of Sociology

  • Auguste Comte – Law of 3 Stages
  • Herbert Spencer – Organic Analogy
  • Emile Durkheim – Division of Labor
  • Karl Marx – Conflict

Introduction to Society

  • Definition and Functions of Society
  • Evolution of Society
    • Hunting and Gathering
    • Agrarian
    • Industrial
    • Post-Industrial
    • Network Society
    • Risk Society

Culture

  • Meaning, Characteristics and Elements of Culture
  • Cultural Diversity: Cultural Universals / Cultural Differences
  • Ethnocentrism / Cultural Relativity, Sub Culture / Counterculture

CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY

Meaning of Sustainability and Climate Change

  • Nature, Environment and Linkages with Sociology
    • Defining Sustainability
    • Development and Climate Change
  • Issues of Environmental Justice and Citizenship
  • Theoretical Approaches
    • Risk Society – Ulrich Beck

Case Studies: India and Global

  • From the Regions
    • Tsunami
    • 26/7 Mumbai Floods
    • Earthquakes
  • Global Challenges
    • Water and Soil
    • GM Foods
    • Global Warming
  • The Way Forward
    • Beyond the Economics of Growth
    • Structural Limitations & Individual Responsibilities
    • Solutions

SOCIOLOGY OF AGEING

Introduction to Ageing and Gerontology

  • Concepts: Ageing and Gerontology
  • Trends and Patterns of Ageing: Indian Scenario
  • Dimensions of Gerontology
  • Careers in Geriatric Care

Role of the State in Elderly Care

  • Policies and Programmes for Aged People
  • Role of Civil Society towards Ageing (NGO’s)
  • Role of Media towards Elderly
  • National Policy on Aged Population

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY

Social Stratification

  • Concept of Social Stratification
  • Types of Social Stratification and Discrimination
    • Age
    • Caste
    • Class
    • Gender
    • Religion
    • Race
    • Differently Abled
  • Social Mobility

Social Control and Deviance

  • Social Control, Conformity and Deviance: Meaning and Forms
  • Perspectives on Crime
    • Functionalist Perspective (Merton)
    • Symbolic Interactionist Perspective (Becker)
    • Marxist Perspective (Chambliss)

Types of Crime and Rehabilitation

  • White-collar Crime
  • Corporate Crimes
  • Cyber Crimes
  • Environmental Crime
  • Criminal Rehabilitation

Social Interaction

  • Understanding Social Interaction
    • Communication
    • Verbal and Nonverbal Communication (Face, Body, Gestures)
    • Relationship between Culture and Communication
  • Social Process
    • Cooperation
    • Accommodation
    • Assimilation
  • Virtual Interaction
    • Interaction and Relationships at a Distance
    • Global / Virtual Platform
    • Building Trust

WOMEN AND ENVIRONMENT

Women and Environment

  • Eco-feminism, Nature, Principle and Critique
  • Feminist Environmentalism
  • Impact of Environment on Rural, Tribal and Urban Women

Struggles & Resistance for Change

  • Protection and Preservation of Indigenous Rights and Culture
  • Tribal Struggles and Chipko Movement
  • Environmental Movements: Global North and Global South

INTRODUCTION TO GERIATRIC CARE

Overview of Ageing Process and Age Related Challenges

  • Physiological and Psychosocial Changes during Old Age
  • Nutritional Needs of the Elderly
  • Common Health Issues
  • Health Education

Support and Care for Elderly

  • Social Support and Social Networking (Health Club, Senior Citizen Association etc.)
  • Geriatric Palliative Care
  • Respite and Hospice Care

Geriatric Counselling

Indian Society: Structure and Change

Module 1: Classical Indian Sociologists

  • G. S. Ghurye (Indology & Characteristics of Caste System)
  • M. N. Srinivas (Sanskritization, Dominant Caste, Westernization & Secularization)
  • A. R. Desai (Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Peasant Struggles)

Module 2: Selected Readings in Sociology

  • Leela Dube (Family, Kinship & Marriage: South & South East Asia)
  • Ranajit Guha (Subaltern Studies)
  • T. K. Oommen (Nationalism & Religion)

Module 3: Challenges in Indian Society

  • Resurgence of Caste Identity (Caste Mobilization, Maratha/OBC Reservation)
  • Ethnic Identities
  • Regional Identities

Module 4: Socio-Cultural Landscape of Maharashtra

  • Regional Diversity and Communities
  • Food Culture and Cultural Identities
  • Need for Sustainable Tourism

EMERGING ISSUES AND CONCERNS IN INDIAN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

Module 1: Changing Population Pattern – Impact and Concern

  • The Right to the City – Henry Lefebvre
  • Factors and Types of Migration
  • Types of Migrants

Module 2: Environment and Sustainability

  • Indicators of Carbon Footprints
  • Waste Management for Sustainable Development
  • Environmental Justice in India (Case Study)

Module 3: Urban Governance

  • Role of Planning Agencies (MMRDA & SRA)
  • Lack of Availability of Open Space
  • Mills to Malls: Loss of a City’s Identity

Module 4: Health and Medicine

  • Disparity and Accessibility in Health Care Systems
  • Medical Ethics (Informed Consent, Organ Transplant, Drug Trial)
  • Alternative Health Systems

SOCIOLOGICAL STUDIES PAPER -1

Module 1: Sociological Perspectives on Social Problems

  • Functionalism
  • Conflict Theory
  • Symbolic Interactionism

Module 2: Social Problems

  • Education
  • Health
  • Environment

SOCIOLOGY OF TOURISM

Module 1: Sociological Understanding on Tourism

  • Basic Concepts – Tour, Travel, Tourist and Tourism
  • Sociology of Tourism – Meaning & Significance
  • Impact of Tourism on Host Place: Social, Economic, Climatic and Environmental

Module 2: Tourism Management

  • Different Forms of Tourism Management
  • Key Aspects of Tourism Management
  • Managerial Issues in Tourism Industry

SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT

Module 1: Understanding Development

  • Concept of Development
  • Theories of Modernization (Rostow, Smelser, McClelland)
  • Neo-Liberal Approach (David Harvey)

Module 2: Globalization and Development

  • Globalization and Industry (Service – Gig Economy)
  • Globalization and Environment (Jaitapur / Coastal Road Project)
  • Globalization and Agriculture (Farmers’ Mobilization)

Module 3: Indicators of Development

  • Human Development Index (HDI) – Meaning, Dimensions & Indicators
  • Gender Inequality Index (GII – Reproductive Health, Empowerment, Labour Market)
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs – 17 Goals, Targets & Indicators)

Module 4: Alternative Approaches to Development

  • Small is Beautiful – E. F. Schumacher
  • People Centric Development (Menda Lekha)
  • Adarsh Gaon (Hiware Bazaar)

Emerging Fields in Sociological Studies

Module 1: Media and Society

  • Advertising and Consumer Behaviour
  • Social Media – Responsible Netism
  • Career Opportunities in Media (Digital Marketing, Blogging/Vlogging, Influencers, Ethical Hacking etc.)

Module 2: Education

  • Changes and Challenges in Education (NEP)
  • New Trends in Education System (Web-based Learning, MOOCs, NIOS)
  • Innovative Teaching–Learning Methods

Module 3: Law and Public Service

  • Types of Law (Civil & Criminal)
  • Public Services (State, Central)
  • Social Justice & Human Rights

Module 4: Social Work

  • History & Philosophy of Social Work
  • Significance and Need of Social Work
  • Types of Social Work (Family & Child Welfare, Health Care, Case Work & Group Work)

INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE SOCIAL RESEARCH

Module 1: Qualitative Research

  • Nature, Characteristics, Significance
  • Critique to Quantitative Research
  • Value Orientation and Ethical Consideration in Research

Module 2: Techniques in Qualitative Research

  • Participant Observation
  • Interview
  • Focus Group

SOCIOLOGICAL STUDIES PAPER-2

Module 1: Sociology of Social Problems

  • Meaning and Characteristics of Social Problem
  • Social Context of Social Problem
  • Sociological Imagination

Module 2: Sociological Research on Social Problems

  • Survey Research
  • Field Research
  • Focus Group
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