Department of Sociology - TERESIAN COLLEGE

The Department of Sociology had its beginning in 1967. It was established by Mr.Venkataram and was headed by many stalwarts such as Ms.Lilian Joseph and Sr.Agnistia and Sr.Regina and Dr.Premula Raman. After her retirement it was headed by Dr.Deepika M.P and now it is headed by Dr.Sr.Prafula along with her Ms.Sheeba Rani also works in the department.

The department has grown through the years giving priority to teaching several current specializations within sociology. It has also given priority to field work, internship, certificate courses along with the regular teaching. The students of the department had been working with government children’s home in Siddarthanagar.

The department exposes the student to the realities of society not only through class room interactions but also through field visits, social surveys and participation in extension activities.

STRENGTHS:

Heterogeneous student population.
Participation of student in seminars And conferences in college and other institutions.
Involvement of students In current social issues, candlelLight vigil at Gandhi Square In Mysore, During The Nerabhaya Case.
Students Worked In an Anganwadi with an NGO. Pratham in helping child literacy.
Participated In a survey on Intimate Partner Violence in collaboration with Florida International University Miami And Indian Institute Of Public Health, New Delhi.
Experience of Data Collection and Field Study through a survey of a typical South Indian village.

OPPORTUNITIES:

Good Job opportunities for students specializing in Sociology.
Taking up Civil Service examinations.

CHALLENGES:

To see students take up Civil Service examinations
To generate interest in research.

Courses offered - BA :

HEngS (History, Opt.Eng. Sociology)
PEngS (Psychology, Optional English, Sociology)

Certificate Courses

Certificate course on Basic Tailoring
Certificate course on Teresian Outreach Programme
Certificate course on Women’s Rights

Dear colleagues, students and friends

Welcome to the department of sociology -A peep into the life of sociology at Teresian College, Mysuru the city of palace. Sociology is a study of science of society. Sociologists study society in a systematic manner and we are able to understand the society in a deeper level. We explore and investigate the how people net work, social interaction, co-operation, collaboration and competitive that is part and parcel of our study. The students who take up sociology become social scientists, social workers, social healers who are able to diagnose the problems and find solution through suggestions and helping in policy making.

We have energetic faculty and ever smiling, enthusiastic students who are involve in field trips, surveys and actively involved in research. We train them to fight against violence against women and empower them to be social catalyst. Department is journeying through its excellence in academic and it exhibit cultural diversity and uniformity. Department has started credit course to enhance self employability and is looking forward for new ventures. Sociology provide a strong foundation for careers in both government and private and NGOs. I invite students to pursue sociology and explore avenues for new growth.

VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT:

To enable the students to be socially responsible citizens and be aware of social realities
To develop a full-fledged postgraduate department in Sociology
To work for the empowerment of women
To build up a just society with values like justice, equality and liberty
To motivate students to contribute their bit to social causes
To develop in them a love for rural India

MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT:

The department aims at inculcating the spirit of scientific enquiry In the study of Social Phenomena, by involving the students In field work and data collection.
To work for academic excellence
To maintain excellent results in the department
To generate awareness on women status and the rights of women in India
To bring awareness about the pluralistic society of India
To instill in the students a will to fight against dowry , female infanticide and patriarchy.

Name : Dr. Deepika M.P
Designation : Assistant Professor
Qualification : M.A., Ph.D.
Year of Joining : 2017
Experience : 6 years
Specialization : Sociology