IPU · AR · Semester 7
ETHS419
AKTU end-semester examination, February 2023. Course code ETHS419.
Official GGSIPU (USET) syllabus, unit-wise — Electrical Engineering, semesters 3 to 8. Source: https://www.ipu.ac.in/univsyllabus/btechsyllabus010813/2Final%20B.Tech%20Syllabus%203rd%20Semester4,5,6,7,8/Final%20Syllabus-EE-3rd%20Semester4,5,6,7,8.pdf
Module 1A: Introduction to Elements of Indian History: What is History? History Sources-Archaeology, Numismatics, Epigraphy & Archival research; Methods used in History; History & historiography. [3 Lectures] Module 1B: Introduction to sociological concepts-structure, system, organization, social institution, Culture social stratification (caste, class, gender, power). State & civil society. [7 Lectures]
Module 2A: Indian history & periodization; evolution of urbanization process: first, second & third phase of urbanization; Evolution of polity; early states of empires; Understanding social structures-feudalism debate. [3 Lectures] Module 2B: Understanding social structure and social processes: Perspectives of Marx, Weber & Durkheim. [7 Lectures]
Module 3A: From Feudalism to colonialism-the coming of British; Modernity & struggle for independence. [3 Lectures] Module 3B: Understanding social structure and social processes: Perspectives of Marx, Weber & Durkheim. [9 Lectures]
Module 4A: Issues & concerns in post-colonial India (upto 1991); Issues & concerns in post-colonial India 2 phase (LPG decade post 1991). [3 Lectures] Module 4B: Social change in contemporary India: Modernization and globalization, Secularism and communalism, Nature of development, Processes of social exclusion and inclusion, Changing nature of work and organization. [10 Lectures]