M.Phil in Sociology

Unit-I
Issues in the Theory of Epistemology: Philosophy of Social
Science, Science and Logic, Elements of Logical Analysis,
Structure of Scientific Revolution (Kuhn).
Unit-II
Positivism and its Critique: Positivism: Contribution of
Comte, Durkheim and Popper; The Problem of Objectivity
in Social research; Ethical Issues in Social research
Unit-III
Methodology: Field Work Method, Survey Methods,
Inductive and Deductive methods.
Unit-IV
Qualitative Methods : Content Analysis, Structural and
Interpretive Methodology, Case Histories, Preparation of
Report.