About the Department
Department of Sociology started in the year 2012 at the undergraduate level. The department
organizes seminars, workshops and field visits on issues that are not only socially relevant but
also of interest to the student community at large. Students are also encouraged to join and
participate in all the departmental and co-curricular activities. Lectures of eminent personnel
are arranged in KANNAD and ENGLISH languages such that students of all mediums can benefit
from the same.
About the Subject
Sociology is the scientific study of human society. The Department of Sociology provides its
students with the fundamental knowledge of society, orients them to debate and conceptualize
social issues and concerns, and also find practical solutions for the same.
The Department of Sociology is committed to teaching its students at the undergraduate level
the foundation of sociology within the context of social awareness of diverse national and
international social realities and issues, while building a foundation of intellectual skills for
independent research useful for varied professions ranging from academic research and
teaching to media, to administration, to public leadership, to management, and so on while
also including extra-curricular learning.
Vision
 developing and providing a curriculum that is both rigorous and relevant to a variety of
social settings and issues.
 We hope to attract more of the best and brightest students as we prepare them for
their future careers and lives as engaged citizens.
 To develop students by value based quality education with commitment to their
ethical and multidimensional development which will contribute towards their
educational,social and economical wellbeing.

MISSION :
The development of sociological knowledge and its application to important social issues.

Through a variety of service activities at the local, regional and national levels, we model for our
students and others the importance of responsible community engagement.
Objectives of Sociology
 Studying the general principles and pillars of social life.
 The study and analysis of parts of social construction is a detailed study.
 This is because all other political, economic and educational institutions are
affected by the prevailing social order.
 Laying the foundations of an ideal society.
 Introducing various social institutions that serve the community.
Pedagogy:
The College is affiliated to Rani Channamma University and Bagalkot University Jamakhandi and
the Sociology Department follows the University syllabus.
Learning Out-comes
After the completion of course in Sociology, students will be able to:
1. Think critically about the causes and consequences of social inequality.
2. Design and evaluate empirical sociological research.
3. Identify the causes and consequences of social divisions and inequalities.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the role of evidence in both qualitative and
quantitative methods in sociology.
5. Ability and inclination to promote activity that is empowering.
Activities organized by the Department
1. Organization of Students Seminar.
2. Organization of Guest Lecture.
3. Organization of Field Visit.

List of Factulty Members

1.Smt. Gayatri.T.
Heddari

Lecturer MA B. Ed 3 years 6
months

2. Dr. M. A. Patoli Lecturer MA, M.Phil,
Kset, phd

21 Years