AKTU Human Sociology – for an Equitable and Just Society (MNHV702) Syllabus PDF – B.Tech Minor Degree in Universal Human Values

Course Objectives

• To introduce students to the basic concepts of sociology that would enable them to observe, interpret and relate to social life
• To develop an understanding of an equitable and just society and appreciate the various efforts for it in India and the rest of the world
• To generate interest, commitment and to make effort for becoming responsible citizens Course Methodology 1.The methodology of this course is explorational and thus universally adaptable. It involves a systematic and rational study of human being and society. 2.It is a process of self-investigation and self-exploration, and not of giving sermons. The students are facilitated and encouraged to verify the content on their own right, based on their Natural Acceptance and subsequent Experiential Validation. 3.This process of self-exploration takes the form of a dialogue between the teacher and the students to begin with, and then to continue within the student leading to continuous self-evolution. 4.This self-exploration also enables them to critically evaluate pre-conditionings and beliefs prevailing in the society at the individual as well as collective level (this helps them to see how to evolve these to higher states so that it results into full development of human potential and provides the basis for a just and equitable society). A study in sociology is aimed at developing the vision for a humane society so as to set up the tradition of humane culture and civilization. In the course, the students are introduced to social institutions and their inter-relationship, social efforts required for preservation of culture and civilization and agencies of socialization. The students are also introduced to various issues addressed in sociology in the tradition and modern era. An appraisal is also made of various theories proposed in sociology in terms of enabling a humane society. Course Syllabus

Unit 1 Introduction to Human Sociology

Human Sociology, Vision for humane society, Dimensions of a society, Efforts in the tradition and modern era to understand human sociology, Role of sociology in day to day life

Unit 2 Societal Institutions, their Goals and Interdependence

Societal Institutions and their Goals, Types of social institutions, Relatedness and interdependence of social institutions, Culture and Civilisation, Complimentarity and opposition, Effort for mutual development, Social organisations, NGOs and GOs

Unit 3 Preparing Individuals for the Tradition of Humane Culture and Civilisation

Social efforts for development of individual Sanskar (pre-birth to last rites)- both at the level of consciousness as well as its expressions in behaviour (role of culture and civilisation), Individual and collective Behaviour at the family and societal level givingrise to culture in the society, Basis for successful working of the social institutions, Preservation and enrichment of culture, Work and Service (seva), Agencies of socialisation

Unit 4 Concepts in Sociology in the Tradition and Modern Era

Concepts in Sociology in the Indian and Western tradition, Theories of Sociology in the modern era, Placement of various issues addressed in sociology (social inequality, colonialism, nationalism, class and community, social movements, rural-urban linkages and divisions, caste system, tribal communities etc.)

Unit 5 Appraisal of the Concepts in Sociology and the Way Forward

A comparative study of different concepts proposed in sociology and the way forward, Role of students in a human society towards Nation building

Reference Books

1. A Foundation Course in Human Values and Professional Ethics, R R Gaur, R Asthana, G P Bagaria, 2nd Revised Edition, Excel Books, New Delhi, 2019. ISBN 978-93-87034-47-1
2. Indian Society, Textbook in Sociology for Class XII (2021-22), Published by NCERT
3. Social Change and Development in India, Textbook in Sociology for Class XII (2021-22), Published by NCERT
4. Hind Swaraj or, Indian home rule Mohandas K. Gandhi, 1909.
5. Integral Humanism, DeendayalUpadhyaya, 1965.
6. LohiyaKeVichar, Lok Bharti, RammanoharLohiya, 2008.
7. Human Society, Kingsley Davis, 1949.
8. Science & Humanism – towards a unified worldview, P. L. Dhar& R. R. Gaur (1990), Commonwealth Publishers, New Delhi
9. VyavaharvadiSamajshastra, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak, India.
10. VyavahatmakJanvad, A. Nagraj, Divya Path Sansthan, Amarkantak, India.
11. The Communist Manifesto, Karl Marx, 1848.
12. Toward a True Kinship of Faiths: How the World's Religions Can Come Together Dalai Lama XIV, 2011. Mode of Evaluation: Based on participation of student in classroom discussions/Self-assessment/Peer assessment/Assignments/ Seminar/Continuous Assessment Test/Semester End Exam Socially relevant project/Group Activities/Assignments may be given importance in this course

Course Outcomes

On the completion of the course, the student will be able to

1. Analyze the basic concepts in human sociology and evaluate the efforts made to understand human sociology
2. Explain the goals of societal institutions and their role in building a human society
3. Evaluate the role of individuals in setting up the tradition of humane culture and civilization
4. Compare the various theories in sociology in the tradition and modern era
5. Appraise the concepts proposed in sociology and formulate the way forward *********