(INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY) ... MA Sociology is designed
to provide quality sociological education to a wide cross section of learners,.
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Masters Degree in Arts (SOCIOLOGY) MA Sociology is designed to provide quality sociological education to a wide cross section of learners, including those in remote inaccessible areas. In terms of content it will focus on the issues of development of the largest section of the population. Keeping this perspective in mind this programme aims to reflect on The rapid processes of social transformation (caused by the globalization penetration of ICTs, expansion of new frontiers of knowledge, paradigm shift in the development strategy, holocaust of global terrorism, resurgence of local resistance against domination, grass roots assertion of the marginalized groups to get the share of power.) Issues involved in the process of development Various theories, concepts methods applied to comprehend these processes Delineate the empirical situations of these emerging social processes and their inter-linkages with the global, regional local manifestations. With this backdrop this programme aims to address the various emerging concerns of the disciplinetaking cognizance of need of the students on the one hand and the cognitive ability of this discipline on the other. Course Code
Course Title
Credits
I Year Courses
Compulsory Courses
MSO-001
Sociology Theories & Concepts
8
MSO-002
Research Methodology
8
MSO-003
Sociology of Development
8
MSO-004
Sociology in India
8
Total
32 Credits
II Year Courses All are optional
Credits
MSOE- 001
Sociology of Education
8
MSOE- 002
Diaspora & Transnational Communities
8
MSOE-003
Sociology of Religion
8
MSOE-004
Urban Sociology
8
MPAE-016
Decentralization and Local Governance
8
MPS-003
India: Democracy and Development
8
Total
32 Credits
Exam Centre: - Exams are conducted by IGNOU through NIT. .
NEPAL INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NIT) Pvt Ltd PI: 9604 MAXIMUM DURATION-5 years The fee includes: 1. Study Materials
2. Face-to-Face Counseling
Documents Required (during Admission)4 SET EACH 1. Transcript and Pass Certificate of Bachelor Level, +2 or its equivalent and class 10 – (2 copies each) 2. 4 PP size and 2 Auto size Photographs Admission Session The admission in MA Sociology is taken for January and July session. Examination: The examination will be taken yearly under the supervision of Indian Embassy. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA Bachelors Degree/Post Graduate/Masters Degree in any subject.
