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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Environmental Geography and Human Geography are fields of Geography that are concerned with humans and their environment.
- Environmental Geography deals with the physical environment and the impact of anthropological activities on the natural environment.
- Human Geography deals with the socio-cultural aspects of human beings and the way humans interact with their environment
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Theories based on Human Geography make an effort to decode the persistent patterns the interaction of human beings and the natural environment.
Some of the Human Geography theories given by various scholars is as follows:
Human Geography Theory | Developed by | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
Behavioural Theory | John B. Watson | It explains the way humans behave according to the environment they are surrounded by. |
Marxist theory | Karl Marx | It tries to explain the struggles that people face due to class divide. |
Theory of Environmental Determinism | Friedrich Ratzel | It tries to explain the influence of environment on development of the societies of humans. |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Human Geography is one of the main branches of Geography. As the name suggests, the subject is concerned with how the activities of humans is influenced by the environment.
A Human Geography course has topics such as languages, regional cultures, settlements, agriculture and regional development and planning.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Social Work and Sociology are two different fields that work for the welfare and progress of the larger society. Both the fields are different in many aspects.
Candidates can refer to the table below in order to understand the difference between Social Work and Sociology:
Social Work | Sociology |
|---|---|
It is a field that actively contributes to the society. | It is the scientific study of societies. |
Provides analysis as well as solutions to societal issues. | Provides analysis and classification of societal issues. |
Addresses social injustice | Studies the root cause of social divisions |
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
According to the CUET PG exam analysis, a score of below 110 can be considered a low score in the CUET PG 2024 exam. Such a score may grant admission to BA, BA (Hons), BSc and BSc (Hons) courses in private and state universities.The expected CUET PG cut-off for the general category in 2024 is between 230 and 240. Similarly, the expected cut-off for OBC candidates is set between 220-230.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Not every applicant is guaranteed partial funding at many universities, including those that offer an MA in Sociology, even after getting an offer letter. Finance options, including financial aid or scholarships, are frequently competitive and may call for further applications or meet particular requirements. Depending on merit, need for financial assistance, or departmental recommendations, several colleges offer assistantships or partial support; however, not all students are offered this benefit. Application procedures and deadlines for financial aid should be thoroughly investigated by candidates, in addition to the specific fundin
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Books followed in first year of BA Sociology course depends on college you take admission in. However, there are some books that are followed by many books and these are as follows:
BA Sociology Books | Authors |
|---|---|
Indian Social System | Ahuja, Ram |
Sociology: A Guide to Problems and Literature | Bottomore, T.B. |
Methods in Social Research | Goode, W.J. and P.K.Hatt |
Hindu Society: An Interpretation | Karve, Iravati |
Women and Kinship, Comparative Perspectives on Gender in South and Southeast Asia | Dube, Leela |
Modernization and Development: Search for Alternative Paradigm | Dube, S.C. |
Homohierarchichus: caste System and its Implications | Dumont, Luis |
Population Studies with Special Reference to India | Agarwal, S.N. |
Unquiet Woods: Ecological Change and Peasant Resistance in Himalaya | Huha, Ramechandra |
Land, Labour and Rural Poverty, Bombay | Pradhan, P.K. |
Sociology: Themes and Perspective | Harlambos, M. |
Hope this helped with your doubt! All the best!
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Curriculum of BA Sociology has some core as well as elective subjects. elective subjects are usually choice-based and they include topics that are either related to Sociology or related to other fields that could be useful for one's career.
Given below are some elective subjects that are available in many Arts colleges offering BA Sociology course:
BA Sociology Elective Subjects | |
|---|---|
Urban Sociology | Agrarian Sociology |
Environmental Sociology | Sociology of Work |
Sociology of Health and Medicine | Indian Sociological Tradition |
Visual Culture | Reading Ethnographies |
Indian Society: Images and Realities | Family and Intimacy |
Rethinking Development | Gender and Violence |
Sociology of Social Movements | Sociology of Education |
Sociology of Media | Population and Society |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Yes,
BA Sociology is a good course. It is good for candidates who are interested in studying development and transformation of different societies.
It has a modern and progressive approach.
Also if a course is good or it is not, it all depends on individual's liking.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Of course, those who have completed an intermediate-level vocational course can apply for a BA Sociology. This is because an intermediate vocational course is considered equivalent to Class 12. They should have secured at least a 50% overall score in their vocational course. Pursuing an Arts degree with a Sociology specialisation enhances the candidate's employment prospects.
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