Syllabus (SOCIOLOGY)
Course Type: MAJ-8
Semester: 6
Course Code: BSOCMAJ08T
Course Title: Sociology of Development
(L-P-Tu): 5-0-1
Credit: 6
Practical/Theory: Theory
Course Objective: This course will provide a comprehensive understanding about the developmental processes of society to the students. Also this course will introduce several paths, agencies and perspectives of development. This course will also address the complexities of
Learning Outcome: After completing this course students will be able to: • Conceptualize the meaning of development (dimensions, perspectives and models). • Understand the basic differences between growth, development and progress. • Understand the relationship bet
Contents of the Course
- Sociology of Development
Scope and Importance
- Conceptualising Developmental Processes
Growth, Development and Progress; Globalisation and Development
- Theories of Development
Modernisation Theory, Dependency Theory, Alternative development model (M.K. Gandhi)
- Paths and Agencies of Development
Capitalist, Socialist, Mixed; Agencies – State and Non-state (CSR)
- Perspectives of Development
Human development, Sustainable development
- Gender and Development
- Displacement and Rehabilitation
Readings and References
- Kiely, R. (2014). The sociology of development: the impasse and beyond. Routledge.
- Barnett, T. (2003). Sociology and development. Routledge.
- Verma, M. K. (Ed.). (2021). Environment, Development and Sustainability in India: Perspectives, Issues and Alternatives. Springer Nature.
- চ্যাটার্জ্জী, শুভ্রজিৎ (২০২৩); সমাজতত্ত্বঃ অর্থনীতি ও উন্নয়ন; নবোদয় পাবলিকেশন, কলকাতা।
- Sen, A. (2001). Development as freedom. Oxford Paperbacks.
- De Wet, C. J. (Ed.). (2006). Development-induced displacement: Problems, policies, and people (Vol. 18). Berghahn Books.
- Bisht, T. C. (2009). Development-induced displacement and women: The case of the Tehri Dam, India. The Asia Pacific Journal of Anthropology, 10(4), 301-317.
- Peet, R., & Hartwick, E. (2015). Theories of development: Contentions, arguments, alternatives. Guilford Publications.
- Rapley, J. (1997). Understanding development: Theory and practice in the third world. Psychology Press.
- Willis, K. (2020). Theories and practices of development. Routledge.
- Kumar, S. (2016). Alternative Development Strategy in North-East India: A Case Study of Manipur. Indian Journal of Public Administration, 62(3), 616-622.
- Dev, S. M., & Babu, P. G. (Eds.). (2015). Development in India: Micro and Macro Perspectives. Springer.
- Tsujita, Y. (Ed.). (2014). Inclusive Growth and Development in India: Challenges for Underdeveloped Regions and the Underclass. Springer.
- Chalam, K. S. (2016). Social economy of development in India. SAGE Publications India.
- Yadav, V., &Kalambe, R. N. (2022). Corridor Development in India: Impact on Land Acquisition. Taylor & Francis.
- Somayaji, S., & Talwar, S. (Eds.). (2011). Development–induced displacement, rehabilitation and resettlement in India: current issues and challenges (Vol. 42). Taylor & Francis.
- Momsen, J. (2019). Gender and development. Routledge.
Basic Features
Undergraduate degree programmes of either 3 or 4-year duration, with multiple entry and exit points and re-entry options, with appropriate certifications such as:
- UG certificate after completing 1 year (2 semesters with 40 Credits + 1 Summer course of 4 credits) of study,
- UG diploma after 2 years (4 semesters with 80 Credits + 1 Summer course of 4 credits) of study,
- Bachelor’s degree after a 3-year (6 semesters with 120 credits) programme of study,
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours) after eight semesters (with 170 Credits) programme of study.
- 4-year bachelor’s degree (Honours with Research) if the student completes a rigorous research project (of 12 Credits) in their major area(s) of study in the 8th semester.
Note: The eligibility condition of doing the UG degree (Honours with Research) is- minimum75% marks to be obtained in the first six semesters.
- The students can make an exit after securing UG Certificate/ UG Diploma and are allowed to re-enter the degree programme within three years and complete the degree programme within the stipulated maximum period of seven years.
