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A Sociology graduate from Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science-Autonomous (PCCAS) is likely to have a specialized understanding of sociological conversation around Sociology of Gender, Education, Religion; Social Stratification;Urban Sociology; Rural Sociology; Family, Marriage and Kinship, Classical Sociology; Social Work and NGO; Indian Sociological Traditions etc.
Sociology is both precise and evocative in the representation of the results of its scholarly labours. It is also keenly aware of its role ineducating the public and dispelling common misconceptions and prejudices. Hence good communication skills are imperative for a Sociology graduate. Sociological communication takes three principal forms: oral, written and visual. A PCCAS graduate in Sociology is trained to be conversant with all these modes via dedicated Skill Enhancement Courses on 'Reading, Writing and Reasoning for Sociology' and 'Techniques of Digital Ethnographic Film Making'. Given the range of these core graduate attributes, Sociology graduates are well equipped to mobilize their sociological knowledge and generic skills for avariety of purposes apart from academic pursuit of the discipline. Sociology graduates are equipped to grasp vast quantities of diversely textured complex material and synthesise it into coherent and cogent arguments backed by evidence. Its class room practices inculcates an ability to engage incollaborative work and constructive, purposive and democratic conversations.They are well trained for critical thinking that matches their research skills which enables them to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of arguments in ascientific fashion.
Sociology is a worldly science that incessantly draws students beyond classrooms and harnesses the productive tension between library work, field work anda call to interventionist action. A Sociology graduate is ideal for employment needs where a graduate from liberal arts would fit in for this rare blend. They are a perfect fit forthe areas (but not limited to them alone) such as law, development studies,development practice, social work, bureaucracy and public institutions, women's studies, gender studies, area studies, international relations, policy studies,policy implementation, advocacy, management, marketing, social psychology,industrial organization, election studies, data sciences, journalism,criminology, and careers in fine and performing arts. Sociology is both aprofession and a vocation. A lifelong commitment to learning, critical thinking and to the cause of the collective well-being rather than narcissisticself-indulgence. It is a cosmopolitan science that is positive and normative atonce.
A Sociology graduate would make an enlightened leader and an informed follower.The chief attribute of a Sociology graduate from PCCAS is that she is well prepared in discharging her responsibilities as a conscious citizen while having a productive career and leading a meaningful life.
Eligibility
Eligibility for B.A Sociology Programme: 12th Standard or H.S.S.C OR H.S.L.C with a Minimum of 60 percent Marks. There would be relaxation in the case of ST, SC and OBC students as per the provisions of the State Government and Government of India.
Syllabus
Course Structure
The Department of Sociology under the autonomous structure offers threeoptions of doing a B.A Sociology course i.e. Single- Major (80 Credits),Double-Major (40 credits) andMajor-Minor (24 credits). The list of courses with the option is given below.
| Sr. No | Semester | Course Title | Option | Course Type | Credit |
| 1 | 1 | Introducing Sociology | S.M + D.M + M | Core | 4 |
| 2 | Social Change and Processes | S.M + D.M | Core | 4 | |
| 3 | 2 | Sociology of Religion | S.M + D.M + M | Core | 4 |
| 4 | Social Movements in India | S.M + D.M | Core | 4 | |
| 5 | 3 | Social Institution in India | S.M + D.M + M | Core | 4 |
| 6 | Understanding Goa’s Culture | S.M have to complete a total of 12 credits (3 Courses) and D.M any 4 credit (1 Course) | Elective | 4 | |
| 7 | Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods | Elective | 4 | ||
| 8 | Introduction to NGO management | Elective | 4 | ||
| 9 | Globalization and New Media (Digital Story Telling) | Elective | 4 | ||
| 10 | 4 | Sociology Of Education | S.M + D.M + M | Core | 4 |
| 11 | Teaching Sociology: Theory and Practice | S.M have to complete a total of 12 credits ( 3 Courses) | Elective | 4 | |
| 12 | Contemporary Goan Society: Issues and Concerns | Elective | 4 | ||
| 13 | An Introduction to Sociology in India | Elective | 4 | ||
| 14 | Family Marriage and Kinship in India | Elective | 4 | ||
| 15 | 5 | Classical Sociology | S.M + D.M + M | Core | 4 |
| 16 | Rural Sociology | S.M have to complete a total of 12 credits ( 3 Courses)
Compulsory for S.M Optional for D.M | Elective | 4 | |
| 17 | Social Concerns in Contemporary India-1 | Elective | 4 | ||
| 18 | Women and Society in India | Elective | 4 | ||
| 19 | Introduction to Social Work | Elective | 4 | ||
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| Project | Elective | 4 | ||
| 20 | 6 | Introduction to Schools of Sociological Theory | S.M + D.M + M | Core | 4 |
| 21 | Urban Sociology | S.M have to complete a total of 12 credits ( 3 Courses) and D.M any 4 credit (1 Course) | Elective | 4 | |
| 22 | Social Concerns in Contemporary India-2 | Elective | 4 | ||
| 23 | Contemporary Issues of Women in Goa | Elective | 4 | ||
| 24 | International Migration and Society in Goa | Elective | 4 | ||
| 25 | Project | Compulsory for S.M Optional for D.M |
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Fee Structure
Programme OutCome
PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOMES
| Programme Outcomes (PO) | Short Title of the POs | Description of the Programme Outcomes
Graduates will be able to : |
| PO-1 | Problem Analysis and Solutions | Think critically, identify, analyze problems/ situations and further attempt to design/ develop solutions that meet the specified goals. |
| PO-2 | Use of Technology | Apply appropriate IT tools efficiently in their daily activities of communication and academics. |
| PO-3 | Environment and Sustainability | Analyze and attempt solutions to environmental issues and commit themselves to sustainable development in the local/ national and global context. |
| PO-4 | Ethics | Recognize and understand professional ethics /human values and be responsible for the same. |
| PO-5 | Individual and Team work | Function effectively at various levels, capacities and situations. |
| PO-6 | Communication | Communicate proficiently (oral and written) as a responsible member of society. |
| PO-7 | Research Aptitude
| Understand general research methods and be able to analyse, interpret and derive rational conclusions. |
| PO-8 | Life Skills | Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of domain specific change. |
| PROGRAMME LEARNING SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PLSO) | ||
| PSO-1 | Sociological Perspective | Develop a Sociological Perspective in the critical Analyses of Varied aspects of Society, Change, Progress and Development through the works of Western and Indian pioneers. |
| PSO-2 | Cultural Understanding and appreciation | Understand, Appraise and Demonstrate the evolution of Goan and Indian Culture and appreciate the same. |
| PSO-3 | Use of Digital Technology | Demonstrate the use of digital technology in narrating any sociological phenomena using sociological perspective |
| PSO-4 | Research Aptitude | Apply the methods of Qualitative Research in planning, designing and execution of a Research Project |
| PSO-5 | Social Work | Design and establish areas of Social Work i.e. NGO’S, Women Empowerment, Social issues and Social Welfare (Rural and Urban) |
| PSO-6 | Educational Practice | Critically evaluate the issues arising in the contemporary system of education in India and demonstrate varied teaching-learning pedagogies to deal with the classroom thereby creating a foundation in Teaching as a profession |
