Introduction to Sociology - decoding the dynamics of social life!
From 26 £ /h
Sociology is a vast field of study. In the class introduction to sociology, I shall teach about the social forces like religion, gender, class, ethnicity and so on that shape our society and us(as individuals). It will be a very interactive class involving lots of discussions and debates about sociological paradigms and ideas.
For beginners it will introduce you to history of sociology(how did this field emerge in academia?), classical sociology theories and concepts. it will also cover important sociologists, their field of work and critiques. You might like some sociology scholars, find some of their ideas/arguments not relevant or even unacceptable, this class is the platform to learn, discuss and critique!
For intermediate learners, the class will cover more of current debates and recent research developments in sociology; traditional subjects such as class, culture, families/kinship, and religion. My favorite topic is Magic, religion and science and classes on that will be pretty interesting! We shall decode Bronislaw Malinowski's essays together!
For Advance learners, this class will be more of a support system through which they can clarify doubts and have solid discussions about about progressive areas like digital society, social media, migration, and the interconnectedness of modern global society. Lots of ethnographic case studies. if you are interested to learn about the caste system in India, do take up my class as we shall have pretty interesting conversations about it. We can also deal with questions like how to make a living out of sociology?
For beginners it will introduce you to history of sociology(how did this field emerge in academia?), classical sociology theories and concepts. it will also cover important sociologists, their field of work and critiques. You might like some sociology scholars, find some of their ideas/arguments not relevant or even unacceptable, this class is the platform to learn, discuss and critique!
For intermediate learners, the class will cover more of current debates and recent research developments in sociology; traditional subjects such as class, culture, families/kinship, and religion. My favorite topic is Magic, religion and science and classes on that will be pretty interesting! We shall decode Bronislaw Malinowski's essays together!
For Advance learners, this class will be more of a support system through which they can clarify doubts and have solid discussions about about progressive areas like digital society, social media, migration, and the interconnectedness of modern global society. Lots of ethnographic case studies. if you are interested to learn about the caste system in India, do take up my class as we shall have pretty interesting conversations about it. We can also deal with questions like how to make a living out of sociology?
Extra information
Have a note and pen in hand, and make notes and arguments. You can use your laptop to gather information but do not use phones as it might be distracting (the influence of social media on an individual is a discussion we will have an advanced level)
Location
Online from United Kingdom
About Me
Hey, I am Ragamalika B.A(Research) Sociology with a double minor in History and Dance from Shiv Nadar university, India. I have completed a diploma course in International Relations and I am currently a Masters Student at London School of Economics and Political Science. I study International Social and Public Policy. I have prior teaching experience and I clearly know how not to make someone feel bored while listening to lectures (I hate boring lectures myself:). Studying enough about social forces that makes the society function as it is, I also don't believe in structural training or teaching methods. There will be plenty of article and books that I shall cover and refer to take my lessons and kick start discussions but no strict or cliché methodology will be followed. Classes will be interesting not cliché!
Education
1. Shiv Nadar University, B.A(Research) in Sociology, 2021 batch.
2. Indian Institute of Governance and Leadership, International Affairs and Diplomacy, Diploma, 2022 batch.
3. London School of Economics and Political Science, MSc International Social and Public Policy(Development)
2. Indian Institute of Governance and Leadership, International Affairs and Diplomacy, Diploma, 2022 batch.
3. London School of Economics and Political Science, MSc International Social and Public Policy(Development)
Experience / Qualifications
Certified Courses:
1. Classical Sociological Theory, University of Amsterdam
2. Introduction to Public Policy Making , Centre for Policy Research-Delhi
3. The Modern World, Part One and Two: Global History, University of
Virginia
4. Understanding Politics , International Political Science Association
Work:
1. Associate Consultant, AuxoHub, Chennai
2. Research Associate, Policy maker, IRCDUC - Information and Resource
Center for Deprived Urban Communities, Chennai
1. Classical Sociological Theory, University of Amsterdam
2. Introduction to Public Policy Making , Centre for Policy Research-Delhi
3. The Modern World, Part One and Two: Global History, University of
Virginia
4. Understanding Politics , International Political Science Association
Work:
1. Associate Consultant, AuxoHub, Chennai
2. Research Associate, Policy maker, IRCDUC - Information and Resource
Center for Deprived Urban Communities, Chennai
Age
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
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Duration
60 minutes
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