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SOCIOLOGY & ELEMENTS OF INDIAN HISTORY FOR ENGINEERS?Course Code: ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????Credit Units: 02?Course Objective:The objective of this course is to familiarize the prospective engineers with elements of Indian history and sociological concepts and theories by which they could understand contemporary issues and problems in Indian society. The course would enable them to analyze critically the social processes of globalization, modernization and social change.?Course Contents:?Module I:?Introduction to Elements of Indian History: What is history? ; History Sources- Archaeology, Numismatics, Epigraphy & Archival research; Methods used in History; History & historiography;Introduction to sociological concepts-structure, system, organization, social institutions, Culture social stratification (caste, class, gender, power).State & civil society.?Module II:?Indian history & periodization; evolution of urbanization process: first, second & third phase of urbanization; Evolution of polity; early states to empires; Understanding social structures- feudalism debate; Understanding social structure and social processes: Perspectives of Marx,Weber & Durkheim;?Module III:?From Feudalism to colonialism-the coming of British; Modernity & struggle for independence; Political economy of Indian society. Industrial, Urban, Agrarian and Tribal society; Caste, Class, Ethnicity and Gender; Ecology and Environment;?Module IV:?Issues & concerns in post-colonial India (up to 1991); Issues & concerns in postcolonial India 2nd phase (LPG decade post 1991) Social change in contemporary India: Modernization and globalization, Secularism and communalism, Nature of development, Processes of social exclusion and inclusion, Changing nature of work and organization.?Learning Outcome:Outcome 3: (Tools) an ability to use the relevant tools necessary for engineering practice.Outcome 6: (Professionalism) the ability to recognize and achieve high levels of professionalism in their work.Outcome 10: (Ethics and morals) a critical understanding of ethical and moral systems in a social context.Outcome 11: (Diversity) an understanding and appreciation of diversity and pluralism.Outcome 12: (Lifelong learning) a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in lifelong learning and development.Examination Scheme:?ComponentsACTS/V/QHAEEWeightage (%)5108770CT: Class Test, HA: Home Assignment, S/V/Q: Seminar/Viva/Quiz, EE: End Semester Examination; Att: Attendance?Text/Reference Books:?(a) History1. Desai, A.R. (2005), Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Popular Prakashan2. Guha, Ramachandra (2007), India After Gandhi, Pan Macmillan3. Thapar, Romila (2002), Early India, Penguin4. Sharma R.S.(1965), Indian Feudalism, Macmillan5. Deshpande, Satish (2002), Contemporary India: A Sociological View, Viking6. Gadgil, Madhav & Ramachandra Guha(1993), This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India, OU Press(b) Sociology:1.???????Giddens, A (2009), Sociology, Polity, 6th edn.2.???????Haralambos M, RM Heald, M Holborn (2000), Sociology, Collins3.???????Xaxa, V (2008), State, Society and Tribes Pearson4.???????Chandoke, Neera & Praveen Priyadarshi (2009), Contemporary India: Economy, Society and Politics,Pearson5.???????Oommen,T.K.(ed.) (1997), Citizenship and National Identity: From Colonialism to Globalization,Sage.6.???????Mohanty, M (ed.) (2004), Class, Caste & Gender- Volume 5, Sage7.???????Dhanagare, D.N. , Themes and Perspectives in Indian Sociology, Rawat8.???????Ramaswamy, E.A. and Ramaswamy,U.(1981), Industry and Labour, OU Press9.???????Bhowmik, S (ed.) (2010), Street Vendors in the Global Urban Economy, Routledge10.??Rao, M.S.A. (ed.) (1974), Urban Sociology, Orient Longmans?(a) History1. Desai, A.R. (2005), Social Background of Indian Nationalism, Popular Prakashan2. Guha, Ramachandra (2007), India After Gandhi, Pan Macmillan3. Thapar, Romila (2002), Early India, Penguin4. Sharma R.S.(1965), Indian Feudalism, Macmillan5. Deshpande, Satish (2002), Contemporary India: A Sociological View, Viking6. Gadgil, Madhav & Ramachandra Guha(1993), This Fissured Land: An Ecological History of India, OU Press(b) Sociology:1.???????Giddens, A (2009), Sociology, Polity, 6th edn.2.???????Haralambos M, RM Heald, M Holborn (2000), Sociology, Collins3.???????Xaxa, V (2008), State, Society and Tribes Pearson4.???????Chandoke, Neera & Praveen Priyadarshi (2009), Contemporary India: Economy, Society and Politics,Pearson5.???????Oommen,T.K.(ed.) (1997), Citizenship and National Identity: From Colonialism to Globalization,Sage.6.???????Mohanty, M (ed.) (2004), Class, Caste & Gender- Volume 5, Sage7.???????Dhanagare, D.N. , Themes and Perspectives in Indian Sociology, Rawat8.???????Ramaswamy, E.A. and Ramaswamy,U.(1981), Industry and Labour, OU Press9.???????Bhowmik, S (ed.) (2010), Street Vendors in the Global Urban Economy, Routledge10.??Rao, M.S.A. (ed.) (1974), Urban Sociology, Orient Longmans? ................
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