The Department of Sociology in Gour Mahavidyalaya is committed to offer quality education
in Sociology. The Department seeks to fulfil this commitment through innovative methods
like teaching and learning and by exposing the students to the frontier and upcoming areas
within Sociology. Industrial Sociology, Urban and Rural Sociology and Political Sociology to
mention a few.
The under graduate programme is unique, incorporating the essential theoretical inputs
together with on-site study programmes and research study as a practical component. The
Department periodically revises and updates its curriculum as instructed by the University.
The course in Sociology which is part of the B.A. Honours and General program aims to
provide a systematic introduction to Sociology. It lays emphasis on the theoretical and
methodological functions of Sociology. Equal importance is given to a systematic
introduction to Sociological studies in India. Contributions of Eminent Indian Sociologist and
substantial themes of Indian Society are included in the syllabus. The students are exposed to
divergent perspectives with sociology and acquire the necessary skills to understand various
social phenomena through the perspectives of Sociology.
