Tag: Social Science

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First Semester

BPA 103: Sociology

The main objective of this course is to impart students to basic concepts and theoretical understanding of sociology so that students will be able to understand the social issues and their impacts on governance.

Contents
  1. Introduction
    • Concept of sociology
    • Evolution of sociology
    • Similarities and differences between sociology and anthropology
    • Relationship of sociology with history, political science, economics, social psychology, and biological sciences
    • Use of sociological knowledge in public administration
  2. Society, culture and social groups
    • Status and role
    • Norms and values
    • Social stratification: Class, caste, and ethnicity
    • Organizations: Formal and informal
    • Social interaction: Cooperation, conflict, coercion and social exchange
  3. Social institutions
    • Family, marriage, and religious institutions
    • Political institutions
    • Economic institutions
  4. Socialization
    • Necessity of nurture
    • Difference between humans and animals
    • Acculturation and assimilation
    • Process, stages and agents of socialization
  5. Social theories
    • Concept of theory and meta-theory
    • Theoretical perspective: Functionalism, conflict paradigm, and interactionism
    • Positivism, constructivism and modernism
    • World system theory, structuralism and feminism
References
  • Abraham M. F. (2006). Contemporary sociology: An introduction to concept and theories. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
  • Adhikari, G. P. (2054 BS.). An introduction to sociology and anthropology (Text in Nepali). Kathmandu: Ratna Pustak Bhandar.
  • Anden, J. W. V. (1990). The social experience: An introduction to sociology (2nd ed) USA: McGraw-Hill Publishing Company.
  • Charon, J. M., Ed. (1999). The meaning of sociology: A reader (6th Ed.) New Jersey: Prentice-Hall.
  • Inkeles, A. (1982). What is sociology? An introduction to discipline and profession. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall pvt.ltd.
  • Ritzer, G. (1992). Sociological theory (5th Ed.). New Delhi: McGraw-Hill.
  • Shepard, J.M. (1984). Sociology (2nd Ed.). New York: West Publishing Company
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Sixth Semester

BPA 421: Research Methods in Public Administration

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the principles and procedures of research and to enhance their knowledge to conduct research works in the fields of social sciences.

Contents
  1. Introduction
    • Concept of Research
    • Nature and Objectives of Research
    • Characteristics of Research
    • Significance of Research
  2. Fundamentals of Research
    • Concept of research problem and literature review
    • Concept of variables
    • Concept of measurement
    • Research methods: Descriptive, explanatory and exploratory
    • Technical aspects of research such as citing reference, bibliography and annex
  3. Data collection methods in social sciences
    • Data and its types: Quantitative, qualitative, chronological and geographical
    • Data collection methods
    • Schedule: Concept, purpose, type, importance, merits and demerits
    • Questionnaire: Concept, purpose, types, importance, merits and demerits
    • Interviews: Concept, purpose, types, importance, merits and demerits
    • Observation Methods: Concept, purpose, types, importance, merits and demerits
  4. Sampling Methods
    • Concepts, meaning, significance
    • Types of sampling
  5. Proposal and Report Writing
    • Concept, function, type, purpose and steps of writing reports
    • Steps of writing academic proposal
    • Features (qualities) of a good academic proposal
    • Features (qualities) of a good academic report
References
  • Acharya, Balaram (2064). Anusandhan Paddhati Tatha Prtibedan Lekhan. Kathmandu: National Book center
  • Adhikari, Ganesh Prashad (2003). Social Research for Thesis writing. Kathmandu: Investigation Nepal.
  • Baskota, Suman (2061). Research Methodology. Kathmandu: New Hira Books Enterprise.
  • Bhanadari,, Dila Ram (2012). Research Methodology. Kathmandu: Dhaulagiri Books and Stationery.
  • Creswell, Hohn W. (2009). Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approches. New Delhi: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd.
  • Joshi, Puspa Raj (2003). Research Methodology. Kathmandu: Buddha Academic Publishers and Distributers Private Ltd.
  • Joshi, Puspa Raj (2064). Anusandhan Paddhati. Kathmandu: Buddha Academic publishers and Distributors.
  • Kerlinger, Fred.N . (2000). Foundations of Behavioural Research. Delhi:Surjeet Publications.
  • Khati, Radhaber D. (2006). Introduction to Research Methods. Kathmandu: Thirdeye Publishers
  • Kothari, C.R. (2010). Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques. NewDelhi: New Age International Private Limited.
  • Kuhan, Thomas S. (1970). The Structure of Scientific Revolutions. USA: International Encyclopedia of Unified Science.
  • Pant, Prem Raj (2016). SocialScience Research and Thesis Writing. Kathmandu: Buddha Publication.
  • Sharma Puspa Raj (2064). Research Methodology With SPSS: Useful Thesis, Project Work and Report Writing.
  • Sharma, BAV, Prashad, Ravindra & P. Shatyanaryan (1989). Research Methodology. New Delhi: Sterling Publishers Private Limited.
  • Young, Pauline V. (1982). Scientific Social Survey and Research. New Delhi: Prentice-Hall of India Private Limited.