Quick Facts

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

Course Overview

The Agrarian Sociology certification by Arts College Osmania University Department of Sociology is a 12-week online course. In this online certification course, students will gain an understanding of the social, economic and power structure of Rural Indian society. The Agrarian Sociology online course from Arts College Osmania University Department of Sociology via Swayam will enable students to assess the changing trends in Indian villages and evaluate the rural development, strategies, policies and programmes.

The Agrarian Sociology certification syllabus will expose learners to Rural Society and Peasantry, Agrarian Society, Agrarian Social Structure, Rural Polity, and more. There is a total of four credit points in the Agrarian Sociology certification course that will be given to students on the completion of the course. This online certification course will be taught by Prof C. Ganesh who is a senior professor in the Department of Sociology teaching Rural Sociology and Rural Development over the last three decades.

The Highlights

12 weeks online course
4 credit points

Programme Offerings

12 weeks of learning content
Certification

Courses and Certificate Fees

Certificate Availability
no

Eligibility Criteria

Any undergraduate students can enrol in the Agrarian Sociology training programme offered by Arts College Osmania University Department of sociology.

What you will learn

Knowledge of Sociology

After completing the Agrarian Sociology certification by Arts College Osmania University Department of Sociology, students will:

Learn to examine the various social and economic issues in Indian society.
Gain a deeper understanding of Rural Society and Peasantry.
Understand the concept of Peasant and Agrarian Society and Peasantry.
Learn Lenin's theory of agrarian capitalist development and Chayanov’s Theory of Peasant Economy.
Learn Agrarian Society, Agrarian Structure, Agrarian Transformation, Land Reforms and Green Revolution.

Who it is for

Rural Development Officer

The Agrarian Sociology training programme is designed for any undergraduate students who wish to learn about the rural development of India and Agrarian Sociology. This course is also apt for those who want to become Rural Development Officers.

Admission Details

Candidates looking to get enrolled in the Agrarian Sociology online course from Arts College Osmania University Department of Sociology via Swayam should follow the steps mentioned below:

Step 1: Visit the official website - https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec22_hs28/preview

Step 2: Register themselves by creating an account

Step 3: Fill up the application form

Step 4: Submit the form

The Syllabus

Rural sociology – Origin and Growth: Dr Malathi
Characteristics of Rural Community: Dr Kavita
Conceptualizing Peasantry: The concept of Peasant and Agrarian Society and Peasantry, Peasants v/s Farmers: Dr Malathi
Rural-Urban Continuum- Rural-urban difference (Primary and secondary relationship): Dr Kavita

Lenin theory of agrarian capitalist development: Dr Malathi
Chayanov’s Theory of Peasant economy: Dr Malathi
Marx on Peasantry: Dr Kavita
Approaches to the study of Peasants: Dr Kavita

What is Agrarian Society: Prof. C. Ganesh

What is Agrarian Social Structure: Dr Malathi
Changing Rural Family- Structure and Functions: Dr S. Kavita
Caste System and Changing Trends in Rural Areas: Prof. C. Ganesh
Rural economy- Landlord, peasants, tenants and labourers: Dr S.Kavita
Rural Polity- Changing Rural Power structure after 73rd and 74th

What is Agrarian Social Structure: Dr Malathi
Changing Rural Family- Structure and Functions: Dr S. Kavita
Caste System and Changing Trends in Rural Areas: Prof. C. Ganesh
Rural economy- Landlord, peasants, tenants and labourers: Dr S.Kavita
Rural Polity- Changing Rural Power structure after 73rd and 74th constitutional amendment: Prof Ganesh
The Agrarian Question and the Agrarian Economy: Dr Malathi
Agrarian Commodity System: Dr Malathi
Themes in Agrarian Sociology: Dr Malathi

Labour and agrarian class structure: Dr S. Kavita
Agrarian Transformation, Land Reforms and Green Revolution: Dr Kavita
Land Tenure System: Dr Malathi

Land Reforms in India & its Consequences: Prof. C. Ganesh
Land reforms’ A Critical Evaluation: Prof. C. Ganesh
Green Revaluation and Social Implications: Prof. C. Ganesh
Democratic decentralization of Power -Panchayat Raj institution: Prof. C. Ganesh
Structure & Functions of Panchayat Raj institution: Dr P. Malathi
Commercialization of agriculture: Dr P. Malathi
Feminization of agriculture: Prof. C. Ganesh
Food Security
Sustainable Agriculture: Dr.P. Malathi
Rural Development programmes _ IRDP.: Dr S. Kavita
ICT Rural Development
Globalization – IPR/WTO/GATT etc: Dr P. Malathi

Agriculture Growth Productivity and Crop Patterns: Dr S. Kavita
Issues and Concerns of Indian Agriculture: Dr S. Kavita
Agrarian Momvent: Dr S. Kavita
Agrarian Distress and Farmers Suicides: Prof. C. Ganesh
Agriculture Extension Services
RURAL SOCIETY IN TRANSITION – NATURE AND DIMENSION
Agents of Change_Corporative initiative in Agriculture
Agricultural Productivity And Regional Disparity

Instructors

Osmania University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What is the Agrarian Sociology certification course?

This is a 12-week online certification course that deals with the social, economic and power structure of Rural Indian society, changing trends in Indian villages, and social and economic issues in Indian society.

2: Who is the course instructor?

Prof C. Ganesh, senior professor in the Department of sociology teaching Rural Sociology and Rural Development, is the course coordinator.

3: Who can all apply for this online course?

Any undergraduate who wishes to learn about Agrarian Sociology and the rural development of India can enrol in the Agrarian Sociology online course.

4: How will the Agrarian Sociology classes be conducted?

The Agrarian Sociology classes will be held online.

5: What is the admission process for the Agrarian Sociology certification course?

The admission process for this course includes registration of candidates, filling up the admission form and admission confirmation by the institute.