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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY

Name of the Faculty    : Dr. Avinash Shivaji Vardhan

Established on : 1983

Courses taught : B. A. – I, II

Sr. No.

Course Name

Class

Paper No.

Sem – I

1

Introduction to Sociology

B. A. – I

I

  I 

2

Principles of Sociology

B. A. – I

II

II

3

Social Issues in India

B. A. – II

III

III

4

Social Movement in India

B. A. – II

IV

III

5

Gender and Violence

B. A. – II

V

IV

6

Sociology of Health

B. A. – II

VI

IV

7

History of Social Reform in India

B. A. – II

IDS - I

III

8

History of Social Reform in Maharashtra

B. A. – II

IDS - II

IV

Departmental Blog URL : amasociologydept.blogspot.com

Faculty :

Sr. No Name of the Faculty Experience Qualification
1 Dr. Avinash Shivaji Vardhan  12 Years  M. A., NET with JRF, Ph.D. 

Research Contribution :

Name- International National State Total 
No. of Papers Published 1  8 -- 9
No. of Papers Presented 1 15 1 17
Attended Seminar 1 15 2 18
Attended Workshops -- 5 4 9

Position Occupied at University Bodies:

Sr.No.

University Bodies

Position Occupied 

Duration

 

1

Shivaji Vidhyapeeth Samajshastra Parishad

Treasurer 

 

 (2021-2023) 

Membership of Academic Associations :

Sr. No.

Name of Academic Associations

Life Membership Number

1

Indian Sociological Society

LMI – 4348

2

Marathi Samajshatra Parishad

LMI – 919

3

Shivaji Vidhyapith Samajshastra Parishad, Kolhapur.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop organized:

Sr. No. Title of Conference/ Seminar/ Workshop Date Sponsoring agency
1

One Day Workshop on

‘Impact of Social Media on Society’

 4th  January, 2020 Lead College
  2

Four Day’s Online Workshop on

‘Gender & Violence’

 28th July to 31 July, 2021 Dept. of Sociology

Departmental Library :

  1. Central Library Books relevant to Department : 585 
  2. Central Library Journals relevant to Department : 4 

Highlights : --

  1. Valued Added Course – Mahatma Gandhi Vichar Sanskar Pariksha
  2. Remedial Coaching Classes for Slow Learners

Other Activities : --

             1.         Study Tour

            2.         Filed Visit (Village Study)

            3.         Guest Lecture

            4.         Group Discussion

            5.         Seminars

            6.         Poster Exhibition

            7.         Essay Competition

            8.         Quiz Competition

            9.         MoU

Objective

1) To equip the students with latest sociological knowledge pertaining to various sub-fields within the discipline of sociology. 

2) To orient the students for comprehending, analyzing and critically assessing the social reality from sociological perspective. 

3) To inculcate the analytical ability, research aptitude and relevant skills in the students useful for their social and professional life. 

4) To understand the importance of Sociology for the Society.

Course Outcome

Course Name

Course Outcomes

B. A. – I

Sem – I  - Paper – I  

Introduction To Sociology

 

Sem – II - Paper – II

Principles of Sociology

  1. Student will be able to explain social facts and society related concepts.
  2. Student will be able to define and explain sociological concepts.
  3. Student will be able to define and examplifiy social fact.
  4. Student will be able to express empirical observations with sociological concepts.
  5. Student analyses the relationship among the social institutions.
  6. Student will be able to convey the historical development of sociology.
  7. Student relates the development of soicology to social change.
  8. Student conveys the latest developments in sociology.

B. A. – II

 

Sem – III

 

Paper – III

Social Issues in India
  1. Identifies the basic concepts and theoretical approaches of social problems.
  2. Describes the types, objectives and principles of the social problems.
  3. Describes the causes that make social problems difficult to identify.
  4. Explain the existing social problems in the world.
  5. Explain services and institutions aiming to resolve and prevent social problems.
  6. Identifies problem areas such as poverty, unemployement, immigration, children's issues, woman's issues and crime.

B. A. – II

 

Sem – III

 

Paper No. IV

Social Movement in India

 
  1. At the end of the course, students should be able to distinguish the central principles  of different theoretical perspectives in the sociology of social movements and relate them to specific historical and empirical contexts.
  2. Learn to use sociological theories on social movements to identify a phenomenon as  one.
  3. Understand the dynamics and motivations of individuals and groups participating in  social movements and identify reasons for success (or failure) of social movements.
  4. Discuss and ask questions about social movement theories and methodologies with  insight and precision.
  5. Use sociological concepts to explain the rise and impact of social movements such as the women’s movement, Dalit Movement, Tribe Movement.

B. A. – II

 

Sem – IV

 

Paper – V

Gender and Violence

 
  1. Identify different concepts of violence and apply this knowledge for gender violence.
  2. Identify and reflect on key concepts that link gender and violence, such as gender violence, and relate these to development issues and practices.
  3. Understand gender-based violence against women and girls as a human rights violation, with legal, social, and inter-personal aspects, which is both a cause and consequence of  gender discrimination.
  4. Understand that taking a stand on gender-based violence against women and girls - and other forms of gender inequality affecting women. 

B. A. – II

 

Sem – IV

 

Paper – VI

Sociology of Health

 
  1. Describe some of the ways in which social and cultural factors affect illness outcomes and health care practices.
  2. Describe and evaluate social structural conditions associated with health and illness issues.
  3. Critically evaluate the political and economic contexts relating to health and illness outcomes.
  4. Describe the roles of health care practitioners and the institutional context of health care delivery.
  5. Apply sociological perspective(s) to a range of health, illness, and medical issues.
  6. Critically evaluate significant social issues relating to the organization of health and illness as these pertain to contemporary Canadian society.

 
Program Outcome

1. Sociology learning provides initial knowledge about society, social life and social interactions.

2. It prepares an individual to social life by inculcating values, morals, and manners.

3. It gives knowledge about communities in which he interacts like rural urban and tribal communities.

 

 

Program Specific Outcome

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Highlights

SR. NO.

DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES IN 2021-22

DATE

 

01

Organised Online Quiz Competition

Department of Sociology organised Online Quiz Competition on the occasion of Indian Constitution Day. 27 students participated in this online quiz Competition.

26 November, 2022

02

Remedial Coaching Classes for Slow Learners 

 

18 December 2021

to

31 January, 2022

03

Celebrate International Women’s Day 

Department of Sociology was organised Lecture on the occasion of International Women’s Day on 8th March, 2022. Chief Guest Prof.MeenaMangalurar expressed his views on Importance of Gender equality. On this occasion were felicitated Women professors of the college. Dr. Avinash Vardhan welcomed and introduced the dignitaries and Participants.

 

8th March, 2022.

04

Organised lecture on‘Gender Equality and Transgender’

Department of Sociology Celebrate the International Transgender Day on 31th March 2022. On this occasion organised lecture on ‘Gender Equality and Transgender. Large numbers of Students participated in this programme. The Programme was chaired by Principal Dr. A .N. Sadale.

 

31stMarch 2022

 

05

Organised Essay Competition

On the occasion of birth anniversary of Mahatma JyotibaPhule     (11 April) &Dr.BabasahebAmbedkar (14 April) Dept. of Sociology organised Essay competition for college students. 

14 April, 2022

06

Departmental Visit to ‘GanagamaiVachanMandir, Ajara’

Department of Sociology has organized Educational Visit of Sociology Students to GanagamaiVachanMandir, Ajara. In the visit Students got information about GangamaiVachanMandir Library. Dr. Avinash Vardhan Students participated in the Visit. The students were guided by Librarian Mr.ChandrakantKonduskar. Visit held on 26th April 2022.

 

26th April 2022.

 

07

A Guest Lecture was organised on Chh. ShahuMaharaj’

A Guest Lecture was organised by Department of Sociology on the occasion of memories of The Great Chh. ShahuMaharaj death anniversary on 6th May, 2022 on the topic of ‘Thoughts & Work of RajarshiShahuMaharajand messages for today’s age.’ Dr.NavanathShinde (Farmer Head, Dept. of Sociology, AjaraMahavidyalaya, Ajara) delivered a thoughtful lecture on above topic.

 

5th  May, 2022

 

08

Tribute to Chh. ShahuMaharaj

On the occasion of the 100th death anniversary of ShahuMaharaj standing saluted still for 100 seconds. All the students, faculty and non-teaching staff of the college were present on this occasion.

 

6th  May, 2022

09

MoU was signed between Department of Sociology, Ajara College Ajara and Department of Sociology, New College Kolhapur,

On 18 May 2022, a MoU was signed between Department of Sociology, Ajara College Ajara and Department of Sociology, New College Kolhapur.It was decided to exchange educational activities under thisMoU.

 

18th May 2022.

10

Organised Farewell function and Special Guest Lecture

Organised Farewell function and Special Guest Lecture of Dr.ParmodPandav (Deputy Registrar, Shivaji University, Kolhapur) on Career Opportunities in various Sectors’ on 28th May, 2022. On this occasion, all the students Interacted with Dr.PramodPandav.Dr. Avinash Vardhan introduced the program and Prof.AnuradhaGotkhinde moderated the program. The Programme was chaired by Principal Dr. A .N. Sadale.   

 

28th May, 2022.

 

11

Organised Online Guest Lecture 

Department of Sociology was organised online Guest Lecture Prof.ViswanathTaral, Dept. of Sociology, Kamala College, Kolhapur on the topic of ‘Career Opportunities in Sociology’

3rd June, 2022

12

Online Guest Lecture under MoU

Department of Sociology was organised online Guest Lecture under MoU of Prof.ArvindGhodake, Dept. of Sociology, New College, Kolhapur on ‘How to Write Descriptive Exam’ on 9th June, 2022. During this lecture students interact with Prof.ArvindGhodake

 

9th June, 2022.

   Extra CurricularActivities :

            1.         Welcome Function

2.         Students Birthday Celebration

            3.         Participation in AvishkarSnashodhanMahostav

            4.         Participation in Various workshops.

            5.         Participation in Various Seminars.

            6.         Celebrate ‘VachanPrerna Din’

            7.         Celebrate ‘Constitution Day’

            8.         Celebrate Birth & Death Anniversaries of Social Reformers.

            9.         Celebrate International Women’s Day

            10.       Celebrate International Transgender Day

            11.       Celebrate Farewell Function

            12.       Celebrate Voters Day

            13.       Celebrate International Book Day

 

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