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Dynamics of Social Change Syllabus
Dynamics of Social Change Syllabus
Course Objectives
CO No
CO-1 To explore why and how societies change over time, and to what effects.
CO-2 To explain the concept, theories, processes and consequences of social change
CO-3 To understand how the founding fathers of sociology theorized or explained the dynamic
process of social change
CO-4 To discuss various aspects of change ‘in’ and ‘of’ social structures, both in time and space
CO-5 To learn about social change in general, and change in the Indian society in particular.
Text Book
R1 Singh, Yogendra. 1993. Social Change in India: Crisis and Resilience. New Delhi:
Har-Anand Publications
R2 Giddens, Anthony. 1998. Capitalism & Modern Social Theory.UK: Cambridge University
Press
Content Structure
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LO No Learning Outcomes
LO-3 Understand the meaning of state and identify its role in changing a society
LO-4 Recognize the complexity of caste system in India and understand the changes in caste
relationships.
LO-5 Understand the complex process of urbanization and its effects on the social fabric.
LO-6 Learn the significance of religion in society, and understand how the institution of
religion has undergone change over time.
LO-7 Understand the role of education in society, and learn about the mutual shaping of
education and society.
LO-8 Learn how social movements stimulate and spearhead social change.
Academic Term First Semester 2022-23 (HCL BSc Cohort-8 Semester-1, October 2022 to
February 2023)
Course Title Dynamics of Social Change
Course No BSDCH ZC231
Lead Instructor Dr. Ahmadi Begum
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Examination Guidelines:
1. For Closed Book tests: No books or reference material of any kind will be permitted. Laptops/Mobiles/ Electronic
communication devices of any kind are not allowed. Exchange of any material is not allowed.
2. For Open Book exams: Use of prescribed text books and reference books is permitted. Handwritten class notes,
printed lecture slides, and other reference material in filed or bound form is permitted. However, loose sheets of
paper will not be allowed. Use of scientific calculators is permitted in all exams. Laptops/Mobiles/Electronic
communication devices of any kind are not allowed. Exchange of any material is not allowed.
3. If a student is unable to appear for the Regular Test/Exam due to genuine exigencies, the student should follow
the procedure to apply for the Make-Up Test/Exam. The genuineness of the reason for absence in the Regular
Exam shall be assessed prior to giving permission to appear for the Make-up Exam. Make-Up Test/Exam will be
conducted only at selected exam centres on the dates to be announced later.
4. It shall be the responsibility of the individual student to be regular in maintaining the self-study schedule as given
in the course handout, attend the lectures, and take all the prescribed evaluation components such as
Assignment/Quiz, Mid-Semester Test and Comprehensive Exam according to the evaluation scheme provided in
the handout.
5. For the written assignments, copying from websites and other sources, including other students, is
considered plagiarism. Students must be advised against plagiarism and asked to document and cite
references of all sources.