Department of Sociology
Sociology as a major discipline is taught at St Aloysius (deemed to be University) in combination with other subjects such as Psychology, Political Science, Economics, Social Work, and English Major.
Along with the regular major course in Sociology, the department also offers a certificate course titled “Handloom Trails of India” which is open to all.
Facilities
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NUMBER OF FACULTY
116+
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
| Year | Total No of Students | Pass % | Distinction % | First Class % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I Year | 51 | 92% | 55% | 16% |
| II Year | 51 | 92% | 77% | 8% |
| III Year | 51 | 96% | 71% | 14% |
| Name of the Courses | Course Code | No. of Times Offered During the Year | Duration of Course | Number of Students Enrolled | Brochure/ List of Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Handloom Trails of India | N/A | 2 | 30 hours | 6 | View Brochure/ Participants List |
| Sl. No | Name | Details | Link for Certificate/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The first ever Period pain simulator launched in India in higher education institute under the CRAMP SWAP movement | Launched in Feb 2023 | View Certificate/Photo |
| Sl. No | Name | Details | Link for Certificate/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Under the leadership of department Head Ms Joan Rita O'Brien, the first ever Period pain simulator launched in India in higher education institute under the CRAMP SWAP movement | Feb-23 | |
| 2 | Ms Joan Rita O'Brien, felicitated by Six Yards & 365 Days, a Delhi-based national NGO, for draping and promoting handlooms nationally and internationally | Sep-22 | |
| 3 | Ms Joan Rita O'Brien interviewed by Times of India for her role in gender sensitization (smashing stigmas around menstruation) across Karnataka and outside. | Mar-23 |
| Sl. No | Name | Details | Link for Certificate/Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aatish Hegde (2021-24 batch) | Aatish Hegde (2021-24 batch) conducted the CRAMP SWAP (period pain simulator) for the students/parents of CFAL on 16th December 2023 | |
| 2 | Aatish Hegde and Akhinesh (2021-24 batch) | Aatish Hegde and Akhinesh (2021-24 batch) conducted CRAMP SWAP (period pain simulator) at St Joseph's College of Commerce, Bangalore on 7th February 2024 | |
| 3 | Akhinesh (2021-24 batch) and Yeshashri Reddy (2023-26 batch) | Akhinesh (2021-24 batch) and Yeshashri Reddy (2023-26 batch) conducted CRAMP SWAP (period pain simulator) at BOSCH India head office, Bangalore on 4th March 2024 | |
| 4 | Akhinesh (2021-24 batch) and Tanuj Kumar (2023-26 batch) | Akhinesh (2021-24 batch) and Tanuj Kumar (2023-26 batch) conducted CRAMP SWAP (period pain simulator) at BOSCH Coimbatore on 7th March 2024 |
Final year students visited and studied the Jenu Kuruba tribes of Nittur of Kodagu district as a part of their field study from 17th September 2023 to 19th September 2023
Second year students visited Namma Bhoomi (The Concerned for Working Children) at Kundapur on 3rd February 2024
