UG - Syllabus
It saw its inception with an undergraduate programme in Sociology, in the year 1983. During its 21 years of existence in Loyola, it had a galaxy of academic luminaries guiding the destiny of the department as the head of the department.
- Prof. T.D. Felix
- Prof. Jerome Joseph
- Prof. U. Munusamy
- Rev. Fr. M. Sebastian, S.J.
- Rev. Fr. Thamburaj, S.J.
- Rev. Fr. C.K. Swamy, S.J.
The Department is committed to offer quality education in Sociology. The Department seeks to fulfill this commitment through innovative methods of teaching and learning and by exposing the students to the frontier and upcoming areas within Sociology. Medical Sociology, Science Technology & Society, Sociology of Literature, Future Studies, Sociology of Economic Life, Sociology of Social Movements and Sociology of Religion to mention a few.
The under graduate programme is unique, incorporating the essential theoretic inputs together with on-site study programmes and a research study as practical components. The Department is periodically revising and updating its curriculum.
Indian Social problems, population studies (Sem-III) General Sociology, Future Society and Sociology of Economic Life (Sem-IV)
The General Electives offered by the department are Human Rights in India, Social behaviour (Sem-III) and Gender Justice (Sem-IV)
Public Administration, Comparative Economic System, Industrial Relations (Sem-III), Economics of Social Issues, Basic Economics, World History, Principles of Marketing and Media Skills and advertising (Sem-IV)
Allied Required :
A student of sociology is required to take are Indian Constitution (Sem-II) Indian Economic Planning and Policy (Sem-III) The department offers Sociology of Literature as Allied Required to the students of English Literature during the third semester.
The Sociology graduates of our college are all well placed in the society. Our illustrious alumni include Manoj, I.A.S., Michael Kennedy, IRS, MGM Maran an industrialist, Shriram, CEO of an IT Company.
Masters programme in Medical Sociology was started in the year 2004-2005, keeping in view the fact that Tamil Nadu, particularly Chennai is fast becoming the Mecca for quality health care seekers. The need for sociologically informed technical man power in health care services/industries is the raison d`?tre for this programme of study. In tune with this rationale, admission to this course is opened for the first time in India, to all those stake holders in health care delivery namely, doctors, surgeon, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists etc. This course, first of its kind in India, prepares the students into various areas of health care services management, which includes hospital human resources management, health outreach programme management, medical ethics and law to mention a few. The PG programme in Medical Sociology has internship in a multi-speciality hospital for 6 months as a course requirement for completing the programme.
The department has two prestigious endowments created in the name of Fr. Jerome D’Souza, S.J., and Pandit Jawarhalal Nehru by Surana and Surana Public Endowment Trust. Some of the leading lights invited to deliver lectures are Justice V. Krishna Iyer, Prof. T.K. Oomen, T.N. Seshan.
Prabhu Ganesan medal (1987) instituted by Thiru Prabhu Ganesan. To be awarded to the student of B.A. Sociology who secured the highest total marks in Part III in the I & II semester examinations.
Mrs. Aboorvam Rajan Memorial Prize (1985) instituted by Prof. R.T.S. Rajan. To be awarded to a student of III B.A. Sociology who secured the highest total marks in Part III in the III & IV semester examinations.
F.V. Arul Medal (1987) instituted by Thiru F.V. Arul, Inspector General of Police (Rtd.) To be awarded to a student of III B.A. Sociology who secured the highest mark.
Swami Chidananda Scholarship-1 Rs. 1000/- instituted by Swami Chidananda Divine Life Society. To be awarded to the best student of II B.A. and III B.A. Rs.500/- each.
Loyola Alumni Association Northern India Chapter Scholarship-VIII(1991) Rs.1000/- To be awarded to a II B.A. student based on his performance in three semesters.
Fr. Inchackal S.J. Scholarship - VI (1992) Rs.1000/- To be awarded to I B.A. Student.
Neyveli Lignite Corporation Scholarship Rs.500/- Instituted by ‘O’ Batch students of Sociology in commemoration of the 24 hours non-stop walk undertaken by 13 students to propagate the message of secularism and communal Harmony. To be awarded a Sociology Student who is good in sports and studies.
Mr. C. Robert Bellarmine M.A., M.Phil., B.Ed., ( Head of the Department )
Dr. S. Albonse Raj M.A.,M.Phil.,Ph.D., Post M.A. Dip. in Population Studies
Dr. M. John Sundar David M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Cert. in Audio Visuals
Rev. Dr. Thomas Amirtham S.J. M.A., Ph.D.
Mr. M. Gautaman M.A. (Co-ordinator - M.Sc. Medical Sociology)
Rev. Dr. Maria Joseph M.Mahalingam S.J, M.A.,D.F.A., Ph.D. (France)
Ms. Brownie Amutha M.A., M.Phil.
Ms. J. Vanitha Edwin M.A., M.Phil., D.C.A.,CES.
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