Department of Sociology
Constituent Department of Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli
About Department of Sociology
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
To train students to be sensitive and responsive to social issues. To improve the quality of life of marginalized and exploited segments of population by undertaking research and extension activities. To promote communal harmony and social justice.
Courses Offered :
=> M.A Sociology
=> M.Phil Sociology
=> M.Phil Sociology
=> Ph.D Sociology
Research Projects :
=> A Sociological Study of an Industrial Town in Tamil Nadu: Comparative Study of Industrial Workers in three Major Types of Industries in Sivakasi- Financed by the ICSSR, New Delhi, 110710-81.
=> Assessment of the Status of Primary Education in Selected Blocks of Two Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu- Financed by the UNICEF Branch Office, Chennai, 110101-102.
=> Child Labour in Vellore District: An In-depth Study of Pledged Children in Beediworks- Financed by the ICSSR, New Delhi, 110101-102.
=> Child Labour in Beedi Making in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu- Financed by the Ministry of Labour, Government of India, New Delhi, 110104-106.
=> Status of Primary-Middle School Education and Child Labour in two Blocks of Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu- Financed by the UGC, New Delhi, 110105-106.
=> Class Crystallization in India: Whether within the reach of Industrial Workers- Financed by the UGC, New Delhi, 110105-108.
=> Family, Marriage and Employment of women in Hungary- Project completed in Hungary during 110108-1010 under Indo-Hungarian Cultural Exchange Programme sponsored by the UGC.
=> Sociology Lexicon in Tamil – Report submitted to Tamil Virtual University, Chennai, in 2002.
=> Child Labour in Tamil Nadu: A Comparative Study of plight of Children Employed in shops and hotels at Tourist places in three Southern Districts, Financed by the UGC, New Delhi, 2005.
Extension Activities :
The department in collaboration with Nava Jeevan Trust carried out sensitization programmes on eradication of child labour.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
=> M.A Sociology
=> M.Phil Sociology
=> M.Phil Sociology
=> Ph.D Sociology
Research Projects :
=> A Sociological Study of an Industrial Town in Tamil Nadu: Comparative Study of Industrial Workers in three Major Types of Industries in Sivakasi
Financed by the ICSSR
New Delhi
110710
81.
=> Assessment of the Status of Primary Education in Selected Blocks of Two Southern Districts of Tamil Nadu
Financed by the UNICEF Branch Office
Chennai
110101
102.
=> Child Labour in Vellore District: An In
depth Study of Pledged Children in Beediworks
Financed by the ICSSR
New Delhi
110101
102.
=> Child Labour in Beedi Making in Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu
Financed by the Ministry of Labour
Government of India
New Delhi
110104
106.
=> Status of Primary
Middle School Education and Child Labour in two Blocks of Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu
Financed by the UGC
New Delhi
110105
106.
=> Class Crystallization in India: Whether within the reach of Industrial Workers
Financed by the UGC
New Delhi
110105
108.
=> Family
Marriage and Employment of women in Hungary
Project completed in Hungary during 110108
1010 under Indo
Hungarian Cultural Exchange Programme sponsored by the UGC.
=> Sociology Lexicon in Tamil – Report submitted to Tamil Virtual University
Chennai
in 2002.
=> Child Labour in Tamil Nadu: A Comparative Study of plight of Children Employed in shops and hotels at Tourist places in three Southern Districts
Financed by the UGC
New Delhi
2005.
Extension Activities :
The department in collaboration with Nava Jeevan Trust carried out sensitization programmes on eradication of child labour.
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Common queries about Department of Sociology
Where is the Department of Sociology located?
The Department of Sociology is an academic teaching department of Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli, located in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Sociology are conducted as per Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Sociology?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Manonmaniam Sundaranar (MS) University, Tirunelveli.