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Sociology XII Part-I

By Dr. Sarika C. Saju   |   RIE, NCERT, Bhopal
Learners enrolled: 314
Sociology is an interesting subject attempting to understand nature and structure of society, functions of social institutions and their impact on our lives. Sociology is academic and systematic study of society we live in. This course introduces you to Indian Society. In the various Modules of this course we will discuss about the Demographic structure of the Indian Society, population, its expansion and what are the various aspects of demographic composition. There are Modules focusing upon significant social institutions such as religion, caste, tribes, family and Kinship. There is an attempt to understand the nature and structure of these institutions and how these institutions have changed in the contemporary times because of forces of modernity and change. Also, what are the essential elements within these institutions that have remained unchanged in spite of many changes. The course also introduces the learners to institution of market, traditional forms of exchange, transaction among various communities and evolution of markets. Yet another important aspect discussed in the course is of cultural diversity in India. Related to forms of various social institutions, what are the sources of diversity, how this diversity is manifest in everyday life, how are different groups related to one another, and how they interact with groups and communities placed at different levels in social hierarchy. One of the important challenge is to manage cultural diversity and maintain harmony and peace among diverse groups. Cultural diversity and differences can also be sources of social inequality, exclusion and discrimination. The course will discuss some of the important aspect and dimensions of inequality. In sum, the course offers a brief introduction to social, economic and politic institutions, which defines the basic shape and contours of Indian society.
Summary
Course Status : Completed
Course Type : Core
Duration : 24 weeks
Category :
  • School
Level : School
Start Date : 28 Apr 2022
End Date : 07 Oct 2022
Enrollment Ends : 31 Aug 2022
Exam Date : 01 Oct 2022 IST

Note: This exam date is subjected to change based on seat availability. You can check final exam date on your hall ticket.


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Course layout

Chapter No.

Module No.

Module Name

Chapter 1

Module 1

Introducing Indian Society

Assignment 1

Chapter 2

Module 2

Demographic Structure – Part 1

Module 3

Demographic Structure – Part 2

Module 4

Demographic Structure – Part 3

Module 5


Demographic Structure - Part 4

Assignment 2

Chapter 3

Module 6

Social Institution

Module 7

Tribes in India and Tribal Culture

Module 8

Family, Kinship and Marriage

Assignment 3

Chapter 4

Module 9

Market as a Social – Part 1

Module 10

Market as a Social – Part 2

Module 11

Market as a Social – Part 3

Assignment 4

Chapter 5

Module 12

Stratification, Social Inequality, Exclusion

Module 13

Caste, Other Backward Classes and Untouchability

Module 14

Adivasis and Adivasi Struggles

Module 15

Women’s Struggles and Disability

Assignment 5

Chapter 6

Module 16

Challenges of Cultural Diversity – Part 1

Module 17

Challenges of Cultural Diversity – Part 2

Module 18

Challenges of Cultural Diversity – Part 3

Assignment 6

Final Assessment

Books and references

NCERT "Indian Society" for Class - XII
url:- 
http://ncert.nic.in/textbook.php?lesy1=0-7

Instructor bio

Dr. Sarika C. Saju
RIE, NCERT, Bhopal


Her areas of interest are Gender Studies, Sociology of weaker sections, Pedagogy of Social Science, Internship in teaching. She developed course materials for the Textbook of NCERT (08) + Teacher Handbook (02) + other teacher training modules (18) + Alternative academic calendar for Sociology (Class – XI and XII) + Learning outcomes of sociology at Hr. Sec. Level. And represented NCERT, India at Global Human Resource Forum, 2019 at SEOUL, South Korea.

Course certificate

The final assessment will be conducted in the last week of the course i.e. from 2 October to 6 October 2022. The participants will get completion certificate if they score 60% and above in the final assessment.


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