Universities of Karnataka
| Sl.No | University | Location |
| 1 | University of Mysore | Mysuru |
| 2 | Karnataka University | Dharwad |
| 3 | Bangalore University | Bengaluru |
| 4 | Mangalore University | Mangaluru |
| 5 | Gulbarga University | Kalaburagi |
| 6 | Kuvempu University | Shivamogga |
| 7 | Kannada University | Hampi |
| 8 | Karnataka State Open University | Mysuru |
| 9 | Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women’s University | Vijayapura |
| 10 | Tumkur University | Tumakuru |
| 11 | Davangere University | Davanagere |
| 12 | Rani Channamma University | Belagavi |
| 13 | Vijayanagara Sri krishnadevaraya University | Ballari |
| 14 | Bengaluru City University | Bengaluru |
| 15 | Bengaluru North University | Kolara |
| 16 | Maharani Cluster University | Bengaluru |
| 17 | Mandya Unitary University | Mandya |
| 18 | Nrupathunga University | Bengaluru |
| 19 | Raichur University | Raichur |
| 20 | Koppala University | Koppala |
| 21 | Chamarajanagara University | Chamarajanagara |
| 22 | Bagalkote University | Bagalkote |
| 23 | Bidar University | Bidar |
| 24 | Haveri University | Haveri |
| 25 | Hassan University | Hassan |
| 26 | Kodagu University | Kodagu |
Universities Syllubus
Kuvempu University
Fundamentals of Sociology
Module-1 Emergence of Sociology as a Discipline
The meaning and Definition of Sociology,
Nature, scope and Importance of study of Sociology
Origin of Sociology
Development of sociology in India
Module-2 Basic Sociological Concepts
Meaning, Definition and Characteristics of - Society, Community and Institution
Social Structure and Function
Social Status and Social Role
Module-3 Heredity and Environment
Heredity-Meaning, Mechanism and the role of Genes.
Environment- Meaning, Types and influence of Environment on Personality
Module-4 Culture and Socialisation
Elements, Characteristics and types of culture
Socialisation-types and stages of socialisation
Agencies of Socialisation-Family, Education, Peer Groups and Mass Media
Importance of socialisation.
Theories of Socialisation-Looking glass-Self theory C.H.Cooley.
Module-5 Social Control
Meaning, definitions and Importance
Types-formal (Law and Education)-informal (folkways and mores)
Activity: Field work/Assignment
Social Change, Stratification and Social Mobility
Module-1 Social Change
Meaning of Social Change
Social Change, Development and Progress
Characteristics of Social Change
Motivators - modernisation, industrialisation and globalisation.
Module-2 Factors of Social Change
Biological Factors
Ecological and Geographical Factors
Science and Technological Factors
Social Factors - Demography, law and education.
Module-3 Social Stratification
Meaning and Characteristics of Stratification
Processes of Stratification
Forms of Stratification
Module-4 Social Mobility
Meaning and types of social mobility
Intra and inter-generational mobility
Measurement of social mobility(Subjective-Objective)
Module-5 Determinants of Social Mobility
Occupation, Income, Education and Politics
Power and status
Activity-Field work/Assignment
Bangaluru University
Module 1. Introduction to Sociology
What is Sociology?
Definition and scope of Sociology (Alex Inkeles),
Invitation to Sociology (Peter L. Berger),
The sociological imagination (C. Wright Mills).
The relationship between sociology and other social sciences.
Module 2. Sociological Perspectives
Basic tenets of structural functionalism, conflict theory, and feminism
Structural Functionalism: - The interrelated parts of society
The functions they serve to maintain social order
Talcott Parsons' AGIL framework
Emile Durkheim's collective conscience
Conflict Theory:
Power and Inequality
Key Concepts and Theorists
Karl Marx's view on class struggle
Friedrich Engels' analysis of family and private property Social Conflict and Change
How conflicts drive social change
The impact of economic and class struggles on societal transformation
Feminism
Gender Inequality and Power
The examination of gender disparities in various contexts
The impact of power dynamics on gender relations
Key Concepts and Theorists
Betty Friedan's critique of domesticity
bell hooks' analysis of intersectionality
Social Change and Gender Norms
Challenges to traditional gender roles
The influence of feminist movements on societal norms and policies Critique
Module 3. Family
Introduction
Overview, Importance of Studying Family from Multiple Perspectives
Functions of the Family
Family as a Pillar of Social Order
Criticisms of Structural Functionalism
Family as an Arena of Inequality
Economic Inequality within Families
Patriarchy and Gender Dynamics
Social Class and Family Dynamics
Conflict, Change, and Social Reproduction
Criticisms of Conflict Theory
Feminist Perspectives to Study Family
Origins and Key Theorists (Betty Friedan, bell hooks)
Gender Roles and Power Dynamics in the Family
Challenges to Traditional Family Norms Critique
Module 4. Marriage
Functions of Marriage
Marriage as a Stabilizing Social Institution
Criticisms of Structural Functionalism
Marriage as an Arena of Power and Inequality
Economic Dependence and Control
Gender Inequality and Patriarchy
Gender Roles in Marriage
Division of Domestic Labor
Socialization of Gender Roles
Power Dynamics and Marital Inequality
Challenges to Traditional Marital Norms Critique
Module 5. Education & Economy
Education
Functions Education: Meaning, Definitions and Types
Education as an Agency of Socialisation,
Recent Trends in Education
Economy: Importance of Studying the Economy in Relation to Family and Marriage
Economic Functions of the Family - Provision of Resources –
Economic Support and Stability –
Roles in Workforce and Household Management Family as an Economic Unit –
Gendered Division of Labor - Economic Dependence and Independence –
Impact of Economic Policies on Gender Roles Critique.
Rural Society in India
Module 1. Introduction to Rural Society
Definition and Characteristics; - Understanding rural areas:
Definitions and criteria; Key characteristics of rural societies.
Historical Perspective; - Evolution of rural society in India.
Traditional rural communities and social structures.
Module 2. Demographic and Social Structure
Population Dynamics
Demographic trends in rural areas; - Migration patterns and their impact.
Caste and Class in Rural India
Role of caste and its implications.; - Class structure and economic stratification.
Gender Roles and Relations
Status of women in rural areas.; - Gender-based division of labor.
Module 3. Rural Economy
Agriculture and Allied Activities
Role of agriculture in the rural economy; Farming practices, productivity, and sustainability.
Non-Farm Activities
Rural industries and cottage industries; - Employment opportunities and challenges.
Rural Markets and Trade
Structure of rural markets; - Role of cooperatives and self-help groups.
Module 4 : Rural Development and Policy
Government Policies and Programs
Key rural development programs and policies; Impact assessment of these programs.
NGOs and Civil Society - Role of NGOs in rural development;
Case studies of successful interventions.
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) Structure and functioning of PRIs; Decentralization and local governance; 73rd Amendment.
Module 5: Challenges, Issues & Future Prospects
Poverty and Inequality
Measuring rural poverty; Strategies for poverty alleviation.
Environmental Issues
Impact of climate change on rural areas; Sustainable rural development practices.
Social Issues
Problems of rural indebtedness and farmer suicides; Social evils like dowry, child marriage, and caste discrimination.
Davanagere University
INTRODUCTORY SOCIOLOGY
UNIT 1. Introduction
Emergence of Sociology
Meaning, Nature and Scope
Sociology as a Science
Importance of Sociology
UNIT 2. Basic Concepts of Sociology
Society
Community
Association & Institution
Social Structure & Status and Role
UNIT 3. Culture and Socialisation
Meaning, Features and Elements of Culture
Comparison between Material and Non-Material Culture
Meaning, and Charactestics of Socialisation
Agencies of Socialisation
Theory of Self (C.H.Cooley, G.H.Mead)
UNIT 4. Social Stratification and Mobility & Social Control
Meaning, Nature and forms of Social Stratification
Meaning, Definition and types of Mobility
Meaning. Definition and Types of Social Control
UNIT 5. Social Change
Meaning and Characteristics of Social Change
Factors of Social Change
Consequences of Social Change
INDIAN SOCIETY-CONTINUITY AND CHANGE
UNIT 1. Introduction
Characteristics of Indian Society
Philosophical Basis of Indian Society (Varna Dharma, Ashrama Dharama, Purushrthas, Samskars)
Factors of Continuity and Change
UNIT 2. Marriage and Family in India
Marriage among Hindu, Muslim and Christian
Recent Changes in Marriage
Family; Types and Characteristics of Joint family
Recent trends in Family
UNIT 3. Caste System in India
Meaning, and Characteristics of Caste
Backward Classes, SC/ST/OBC-Problems and Measures
Changing aspects of Caste System
UNIT 4. Minorities in India
Meaning and features of Minorities 6
Types of Minorities- Religious and Linguistic,
Problems & Welfare Programs for Minorities
UNIT 5. Tribal Society in India
Meaning and Characteristics of Tribes
Distribution of Tribal Population
Problems and Welfares
Bidar University
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
Module 1. Introduction
Meaning, Definition, Nature, and Scope
Development & Significance of Sociology
Sociology its Relationship with other Social Science Psychology, Environmental Science, Public Health.
Module 2. Uses of Sociology
Introduction to Applied Sociology
Trends In Sociology
Sociology & Professional Development
Module 3. Basic Concepts of Sociology
Community-Meaning, Definition & Characteristics
Association-Meaning, Definition & Characteristics
Institution-Meaning, Definition & Characteristics
Module 4. Individual and Society
Meaning, Definition & Characteristics of Culture
Meaning, Definition & Importance of Socializations.
Individual & Society Its Significance
Module 5. Social Stratification and Mobility
Meaning, Definition & characteristics of Stratification
Forms and theories or social stratification
Forms of Social Mobility
Module 6. Social Control and Social Change
Meaning, Definition and Types of Social Control
Meaning, Definition, and Factors of Social Change
Evolution, Revaluation, Progress in Development
FOUNDATION OF SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHT
Module 1. The Emergence of Sociology:
Origin & Growth of Sociology
Contributors to Development of Sociology
Role of French and Industrial Revolution in emergency of sociology
Module 2. The Pioneers of Sociology
August Comte - Positivism
Herbert Spencer - Social Darwinism. Super Organic Evolution.
Max Weber - Authority. and The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
Module 3. School of Classical Theory
Emil Durkheim - Social Solidarity, and Suicide
Karl Marx-Materialist Conception of History, and Class Struggle Vilfredo Pareto Circulation of Elites
Module 4. Schools of Sociological Theory
Redcliff Brown - Structural Theory Functionalism Conflict School
Talcott Parsons-Functional Theory
Herbert Bloomer Symbolic Intreactionisam
Module 5. Sociological Thought in India
Basaweshwara Life Sketch
Social Equality & Kayaka Concept
Status of Women
Module 6. Modern Sociological Thought
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - Life Sketch
Education, Organization & Agitation
Alienation of Caste & Social Change
Mandya University
INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY
UNIT 1. Origin and Development of Sociology
Chapter 1
Emergence of Sociology Influence of the age of Enlightenment, Impact of Industrial Revolution and French Revolution, Rise of Socialism, Urbanization, Religious Changes, Inspiration provided by the newly discovered Societies and Cultures, Development of Sciences.
Chapter 2
Meaning and Definition of Sociology, Nature and Scope of Sociology, Sociology as a Science, Importance of Sociology.
Chapter 3
Sociological Imagination (Charles Wright Mills) Sociological Perspectives - Empiricist and Humanistic.
UNIT 2. Basic Concepts
Chapter 4
Meaning and Characteristics Society, Community, Association, Institution.
Chapter 5
Meaning and Characteristics - Social Groups, Social System, Social Structure.
Chapter 6
Social Interaction - Meaning and Characteristics, Elements of Social Interaction - Contact and Communication.
UNIT 3. Status and Role
Chapter 7
Status - Meaning, Definition, Types of Status- Achieved and Ascribed.
Chapter 8
Related concepts of Status - Station, Stratum, Status Set, Master Status.
Chapter 9
Role - Meaning, Definition, Related concepts of Role - Role Conflict and Role Set, Distinction between Status and Role.
FOUNDATION OF SOCIOLOGY
UNIT 1. Social Process
Chapter 1
Social Process - Meaning and Definition, Elements, Importance of Social Process.
Chapter 2
Forms of Social Process - Cooperation, Competition, Conflict, Accommodation and Assimilation - Meaning and Characteristics.
Chapter 3
Social Stratification and Mobility - Meaning and Definition, Characteristics Forms of Social Stratification - Estate, Class and Caste Types of Mobility- Vertical and Horizontal.
UNIT 2. Social Institutions
Chapter 4
Marriage - Definition, Characteristics and Functions Changing Patterns of Marital Relations - Cohabitation, Separation, Divorce, Remarriage and Step Parenting.
Chapter 5
Family - Definition, Characteristics and Functions Types of Family - Matriarchal and Patriarchal Changing Structure of Family: Living together, Single Parent Family, Same Sex Family and DINK (Dual Income No Kids).
Chapter 6
Religion - Definition, Elements and Functions Health - Meaning and Definition Determinants of Health - Poverty, Nutrition and Gender.
UNIT 3. Socialization and Social Control
Chapter 7
Socialization - Definition., Stages of Socialization, Theories of Socialization - Charles Horton Cooley and George Herbert Mead
Chapter 8
Agencies of Socialization - Family, School, Peer Group and Mass Media
Chapter 9
Social Control - Definition and Objectives Forms of Social Control: Informal Control - Customs, Folkways and Mores, Formal Control - Law and Education.
UNIT 4. Culture
Chapter 10
Culture - Meaning and Definition, Elements of Culture, Characteristics of Culture Types of Culture - Material and Non material.
Chapter 11
Related concepts of Culture -Cultural Contact, Cultural Shock, Counter Culture and Contra Culture, Cultural Lag.
Chapter 12
Culture of Poverty - Oscar Lewis theory, Robert Ezra Park's Idea of Melting Pot, Cultural Relativism, Ethnocentrism, Xenocentrism, Cultural Diffusion, Cultural Universal.
Bagalkote University
FUNDAMENTALS OF SOCIOLOGY
UNIT 1. Introduction
Origin and Development of Sociology
Meaning, Definitions, Scope and Importance of Sociology
Relation of Sociology with other Social Sciences
Sociological Perspectives: Structural, Functional, Conflict, Symbolic Internationalism
UNIT 2. Basic Concepts
Society and Community
Social Institution and Association
Social Structure, Groups, Diaspora
Status and Role
UNIT 3. Social Interaction and Processes
Social Interaction
Social Processes
Types of Social Processes: Cooperation, Competition, Conflict, Accommodation, Assimilation
Social Processes and Social Life
UNIT 4. Culture and Social Dynamics
Culture and Cultural Lag, Cultural Shock, Cultural Diffusion, Ethnocentric Culture
Socialisation
Social Stratification
Social Mobility
UNIT 5. Social Control and Social Change
Social Control
Agencies of Social Control
Social Change
Factors of Social Change
STUDY OF INDIAN SOCIETY
UNIT 1. Introduction
Philosophical Base
Indian Society: Its Features
Factors of Continuity and Change
Unity in Diversity
UNIT 2. Marriage, Family and Kinship
Marriage and Family
Kinship: Lineage and Descent
Changing Structure and Functions of Family and Marriage
Recent Trends in Marriage and Family
UNIT 3. Caste System and Backward Communities
Caste System, Changing Aspects of Caste
Schedule Castes (SCs), and Schedule Tribes (STs)
Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
Constitutional Measures and Welfare Programmes for SCs , STs and OBCs
UNIT 4. Communities in India
Tribal Community: Features and Classification of Tribal Society
Rural Community: Features and Settlement Pattern
Urban Community: Features, Urbanisation and Urbanism
Development Policies and Programmes: Tribal, Rural and Urban Communities
UNIT 5. Transition in Indian Society
Recent trends in Education System
Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation (LPG)
Science, Technology and Society
Emerging Social Issues and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)