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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Certification gives the candidates a brief introduction to the nomenclature of this course's sociological perspectives on modernity. The way we try to engage with modernity, we also try to interrogate modernity.

Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Classes enable students to understand modernity as a socio-cultural product in specific socio-historical contexts.

All students get a Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Certification from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT Guwahati) under the Swayam Initiative by the Government of India.

The Highlights

Provided by IIT Guwahati
Online course
12 weeks course
Shareable Certificate
Expert Lectures

Programme Offerings

video lectures
Study Materials

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1000	yes	IIT Guwahati (IITG)

If you want a certificate, you have to register and write the proctored exam in person at any of the exam centers. The exam is optional for a fee of Rs. 1000 and only the e-certificate will be made available. Hard copies will not be dispatched.

Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Certification Fees

The Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Certification Fees is nil. It's open to all interested candidates.

Description	Amount in INR
Course Fees	Free
Course Fees (with certification)	INR 1000/-

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates appearing or appeared for qualifying exams
Open to all interested candidates

Certificate Qualifying Details

E-certificates will be issued to all such participants who have attended the program with an average assignment score greater than or equal to 10/25 and an exam score greater than or equal to 30/75. If one of the above-mentioned criteria is not met, you will not get the certificate even if the final score is greater than or equal to 40/100.

Work experience

Work Experience is not required to get enrolled in this certificate course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Sociology

The Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Certification Course introduces students to the theoretical viewpoints for viewing modernity and its components as a practice deeply ingrained in culture and society. Also familiarises students enrolled in this course with encountering problems in their daily lives from more rationalist perspectives.

Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Training attempts to critically engage with and interrogate the multiple views on modernity. If you are further interested you can have a look at Sociology Certification Courses.

After completion of this Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Certification, the learning outcomes include:

Recognize and distinguish between macro-level and micro-level sociological perspectives
Learn the epistemological basis of different types of basic social scientific methods
Specify the theoretical components of each perspective
Connect each perspective to their historical and contemporary theorists

Who it is for

Social Worker

There shall be good job opportunities for roles below if the relevant students apply for Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Online Course:

Social Worker

Admission Details

The admission for the certificate course in Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Certification starts soon. Students are requested to enroll as soon as possible. The steps to enroll are:

Step 1: Visit the official website

Step 2: Fill up the form

Step 3: Upload all necessary documents

Step 4: Pay the required fee online (if applicable)

The Syllabus

Evaluation process

An exam will be conducted at the end of the course after 12 weeks and if you get the required marks, you are eligible to get an e-certificate.

Instructors

IIT Guwahati (IITG) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the modern sociological perspectives?

The three theoretical perspectives are Structural Functionalism, Symbolic Interactionism, and Conflict Perspective.

2: How are the classes for the Sociological Perspectives on Modernity Online Course being held?

The classes for the course under Swayam are conducted in virtual mode.

3: What is an example of a sociological perspective?

Some of the common examples of sociological perspective are different problems such as eating disorders, divorce, and unemployment to name a few.

4: Who is the instructor for this certification?

The instructor is Prof. Sambit Mallick from the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Guwahati.

5: What is modernity in social theory?

Modernity is used to refer to societies that are built on the principles of individual freedom and instrumental mastery such as societies in Western Europe and North America.